THE gaming business PODCAST
What is Gamepod?
Introducing Gamepod.biz, your new expert-led podcast delving into the hottest gaming business topics. From investment strategies to casual gaming insights, monetization trends, and emerging markets, we've got it all covered.
Join us for exclusive interviews with gaming industry giants! In our first series, the Sandpit Sessions, we're heading to the Middle East, recording live in Dubai during the Dubai Game Expo Summit on May 1st and 2nd. Don't miss it!
Your hosts
Farhan Haq
Performance marketing, user acquisition and ad monetisation gaming veteran.
Farhan has over a decade of experience leading performance marketing teams in mobile gaming companies such as Socialpoint, Nanobit, Sybo, and Carry 1st. He is now running his own boutique games marketing consultancy - hyperhq.io, has a passion for building indie games, and wants to share more about the business of gaming with the world.
His dedication, knowledge, and expertise within the gaming industry have earned him recognition as one of the top networkers out there.
Ivan Trančik
Forbes 30 under 30, Slush Top 100, Startup Sauna Alumni.
Entrepreneur, game growth-hacker and gamer.
Ivan and his team at SuperScale have helped scale over 150 games, totaling more than 2 billion downloads on mobile and over 20 million copies sold on PC/Console.
Ivan has collaborated closely with leading game companies worldwide, including EA, Big Fish Games, LEGO, Google Play, Fingersoft, Paradox, BoomBit, and others, assisting them in analyzing hundreds of millions of players on their flagship titles.
To address technical challenges in game business analytics, he co-founded a scalable real-time analytics platform known as Exponea (raised $35M VC capital, acquired by Bloomreach in 2021).
Driven by his true passion, Ivan founded SuperScale in 2016, a growth platform that helps mobile/NFT games reach their maximum potential.Ivan frequently speaks at various conferences about game business analytics and game growth/retention hacking.
Dubai GameExpo Summit 2024
Live from Dubai, Farhan and Ivan will unveil how and why the Middle East has become a major player in the gaming industry. They'll share exciting opportunities brewing in UAE & Dubai's scene, insights on securing investment, the latest marketing trends, and cutting edge monetization strategies.
Catch us at Dubai Podcast Studio:
Wednesday 1st May 15:00 - 17:00 (Studio 1 - 6th floor)
Thursday 2nd May 15:00 - 17:00 (Studio 2 - 7th floor)