Episode #20 - Digital Extremes

Welcome to "Idea to Investment," the podcast that looks into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and investment. Join us as we embark on a journey with innovators and investors, uncovering the captivating stories that unfold from the inception of an idea to securing vital investments. In this episode, we sit with Michael Schmalz, former CFO, President and Board Chair of Digital Extremes, a billion-dollar London-based video game company known for developing high profile games such as the Bioshock franchise, the Unreal franchise and the Halo franchise. Schmalz, along with our podcast host, talks about the gaming industry in Canada, including evolving patterns and trends, shares insights on growing a company in a dynamic industry, and sheds light their acquisition by Tencent.To know more about Digital Extremes, visit their website ⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠👏 This podcast has been made possible through the generous support of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TD Ferrera Wealth Advisory Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Liking our podcast so far?Know more about your biggest cheerleaders in this innovation ecosystem and how we can bolster growth for your venture here on our website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.techalliance.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Looking for business advisors to help you start your business on your own terms? Book an introductory call at no cost with our seasoned business advisors here - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.techalliance.ca/book-a-call/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Keep yourself updated on the latest news, upcoming events and initiatives through our newsletter. Subscribe now - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-newsletter/