In this episode, Selim Ozturk hosts Robbie Singh, CEO & Co-Founder of Omeda Studios. Robbie shares his journey from being a content creator to co-founding Omeda and the development of Predecessor. He discusses the importance of community engagement in game development, the challenges of fundraising, and the lessons learned from building a studio culture. Robbie emphasises the significance of making the right hires, navigating the complexities of the gaming industry, and the emotional toll of being a founder. He also highlights the future direction of Omed and the innovative approaches they are taking in the MOBA genre.

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction and background

05:01 – The evolution of Predecessor

09:57 – Community-First development

15:00 – Emotional impact of game development

20:01 – Lessons learned in building a studio

25:05 – Hiring for success and team Dynamics

28:34 – Lessons from raising capital

30:55 – Advice for aspiring founders

32:40 – Understanding VC vs. publisher expectations

35:58 – Navigating market challenges

38:05 – Making tough decisions as a CEO

43:38 – The importance of Work-Life Balance

48:23 – Future Plans and Community Engagement

Links:

Omeda Studios

Robbie Singh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbie-singh-215b21108/

Omeda Studios: https://www.predecessorgame.com/

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/961200/Predecessor/