Joe Burridge

The Talent Game Podcast

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Succeeding in the games industry is a talent game and we’re here to help you master it. Welcome to The Talent Game Podcast ! Hosted by Joe Burridge—Head of Talent at Play Ventures, with past experience at EA and Epic Games—this podcast brings you in-depth discussions with leaders from the world’s top gaming companies. The Talent Game dives deep into the art and science of talent in the games industry, exploring insights from top leaders to help listeners level up their approach to building, scaling and leading teams. Season 2 is all about candid stories, bold opinions and actionable insights.

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Joe Burridge

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Mary Chan (Lightforge Games, JPMorgan) 10.10.2024 34:30

Mary takes us on her inspiring career journey, from her time at JPMorgan to breaking into the gaming industry. She opens up about the challenges she faced along the way—navigating a job market lacking salary transparency and grappling with concerns around cultural fit. At Lightforge Games, Mary made it her mission to improve the candidate experience, and in our conversation, she shares practical i...

Pep Perez (Riot Games) 03.10.2024 46:27

"Don't hire brilliant assholes. No matter how good their skill set." In this episode, I speak to Pep Perez, former Global Group Creative Director (VALORANT) at Riot Games. Pep shares his journey into the gaming industry, his role as a creative director, and the importance of building high-performing creative teams. He discusses the process of developing a brand for a new game and the challenges of...

Samantha Ebelthite (EA, Outright Games, SuperFaction) 26.09.2024 31:40

"Bring your whole self to work" In this episode of the Talent Game Podcast, we hear from Sam Ebelthite, Global Commercial Director for Super Faction, about her career in the video game industry and her insights on talent and culture. Sam shares her journey from working in consumer goods to joining Electronic Arts (EA) and eventually moving into leadership positions. She emphasizes the importance o...