Question 1

Who is Cofounder LFG for?

Accepted Answer

Game developers of all levels - hobbyists, students, those with years of experience, those with none. But everyone should be interested in founding a studio or joining a studio that has already been founded. Design, coding, artists, audio, biz dev, QA, narrative - all specialties are welcome.

Question 2

Is only for mobile game devs or PC/Console game devs?

Accepted Answer

This is for everyone regardless of video game medium. Perhaps you'll find the perfect team to form a mobile studio, or you'll find one to form a VR studio. Your skills and experience are transferable and valid so don't limit yourself.

Question 3

Can I join if I'm looking for advice on how to break into the games industry?

Accepted Answer

No. This is not an event for you to learn about the games industry from others. This is a networking event for those seeking others to potentially form a studio with.

Question 4

What if I don't know what to ask others?

Accepted Answer

We will provide a cheat sheet of questions to ask. These will cover a range of topics from work experience, interests, studio philosophy and culture, goals, to more. You can ask any or all. But be sure to give the other person a chance to ask you questions too.

Question 5

Who can pitch? And can we use a deck or trailer?

Accepted Answer

Any studio or soon-to-be studio looking for more co-founders, or a game dev with a prototype they can share. You will have 2 minutes. You can use a Google Slide deck or a trailer.

Question 6

What is IGDA Finland's Code of Conduct and why are you using it?

Accepted Answer

IGDA Finland's code of conduct can be found here: https://www.igda.fi/s/IGDA-Finland-Code-of-Conduct-2020-1.pdf We're using it because it's a pretty solid and well accepted CoC that many in Finland are aware of. But you must also abide by the rules of Hive Helsinki.

Question 7

Will there be alcohol?

Accepted Answer

No. This is an alcohol-free event. And we ask that everyone attend sober. If you are not sober you will not be permitted entry even if you have a ticket.

Question 8

What if I'm introverted or shy?

Accepted Answer

This is the perfect event for you. Everyone attending is attending with the same purpose - to network. Example questions will be provided. And you will be given time with each attendee. So you don't have to think or have any fear. Just talk.

Question 9

Why a speed networking event?

Accepted Answer

People need to meet people. And most such events in Helsinki are for those seeking to join startups not game studios. The game dev community has its unique needs that are not served by those events. Hence Cofounder LFG.

Question 10

What if there are no more tickets available?

Accepted Answer

Then you'll join the waitlist. And if we see there are so many people interested in joining, we'll add a second event.

Question 11

Who is Cofounder LFG not for?

Accepted Answer

Anyone looking for a job at a game studio but not willing to be an entrepeneur/co-founder. Being co-founder means being an entrepreneur and that takes a lot more and requires a greater level of responsibility from a person. So let's not waste one another's time.

Question 12

Who is organizing this and why?

Accepted Answer

I'm Greg, I was a co-founder of Critical Charm and I'm a game dev with 7 years of experience. I got caught up in the recent industry turmoil. And I haven't been able to find co-founders myself. So what better way to find people then organize an event and make it free for everyone.

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