From QA Tester to Gaming Exec: Intentional Career Insights with Mark Subotnick of ProbablyMonsters

Fun fact: Mark Subotnick, aka "Bot," began as an SF club promoter in the '80s-'90s before starting his game industry career in 1993 as a QA tester at SEGA of America, earning $9/hr. A longtime gaming and technology executive, Mark is renowned for his key roles at Intel, Microsoft, and SEGA, spanning multiple generations of technological innovation. He has worked in nearly every category of gaming—from production and business development to QA and marketing—and has credits in over 31 games with experience across 10 platforms and 8 platform launches. Today, he's the SVP of Partnerships at ProbablyMonsters, where his roles encompass partnerships, operations, business development, developer relations, live services, and more. Mark emphasizes that recognizing the value of fostering connections has been crucial to his career growth. Tune in to hear about his unconventional journey, the evolution and challenges of the gaming industry, and the importance of nurturing relationships on the Here's Waldo Podcast.