Navigating Big Partnerships and Indie Success with Alyssa Walles of Midwest Games

Alyssa Walles is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience in entertainment, gaming, tech, and publishing. Known for catalyzing innovation and driving revenue growth, she has played a key role in launching the Walt Disney gift catalog, Sony PlayStation, and negotiating National Sports League agreements for the video game franchise Backyard Sports with the NFL, MLB, and NBA.  In addition to her new role as the COO of Midwest Games, an indie game publisher, Alyssa serves as an executive director with the International Game Developers Association Foundation, a global charitable organization that provides professional development programs to underrepresented and marginalized developers and individuals building their careers within the game industry. Listen in for more on the art of deal making, advice for smaller companies and indie developers, and insights into board membership and advisory roles.