RIYADH: Leading figures from the esports and gaming industry gathered in Riyadh at the New Global Sports Conference on Sunday to share their secrets for success.
A successful entrepreneur will display “persistence on an unparalleled level,” said Jens Hilgers, general partner and co-founder of BITKRAFT Ventures.
Hilgers was speaking during a panel discussion entitled “Rebooting Success.” He touched on the creative nature of the gaming industry and the challenges of finding inspiration in the field.
“Having a mindset open to be inspired by personal experiences or meeting influential individuals is important when it comes to creativity in esports and gaming,” Hilgers said.
Tim Morten, co-founder and CEO of Frost Giant Studios, highlighted the importance of mentorship and working with seasoned experts in the field of esports and gaming.
Morten said that his motivation stems from a desire to surpass his previous work — he is driven by the challenge of outdoing the projects he has previously worked on, adding that having the freedom to implement his vision in the way he believes it should be done has been a key factor in his approach to this new venture.
Yannick Theler, CEO of Steer Studios, said that one of the key takeaways from his experience as an entrepreneur in the esports and gaming industry is the crucial role of assembling the right team for success.
“My vision is about developing people, growing teams, and creating a fanbase to bring people to the big gaming events, as I did when I was an ice hockey player.”
Theler stressed that the collective effort of a well-organized team is essential for navigating the challenges and opportunities in a dynamic industry.
