Joe Burridge
Play Ventures
Joe is a recruiting leader with over a decade of experience in the tech and games industry – most recently at Electronic Arts and Epic Games. He has hired for world class games and tools such as Fortnite, Unreal Engine, Rocket League, Need For Speed, Battlefield and Frostbite.
Joe is also passionate about sharing his knowledge and helping others enter the games industry. He does this through content on social media as well as frequent online and in-person visits to schools and conferences across the world.
Joe Burridge is speaking at the following session/s
The Indie Edge: Attracting Talent When You’re Not AAA
Joe Burridge brings a unique perspective from scaling companies across the startup and AAA gaming worlds. In this talk, he’ll empower indie developers with the tools to attract and retain top talent in an industry dominated by major players. Drawing from his experience scaling tech companies, moving into games and witnessing exponential growth at EA and Epic Games, and now supporting ~90 startups as part of a VC firm, Joe will share actionable strategies on interviewing best practices, crafting compelling employment brands and embracing a "moneyball" hiring philosophy. This session is your playbook to make your indie studio a magnet for incredible talent.
Session Takeaway
- Hire for Fit and Potential: Master interviewing techniques to uncover cultural alignment and untapped talent overlooked by AAA studios.
- Build an Irresistible Employment Brand: Learn how to showcase your studio’s unique strengths to attract passionate candidates.
- Adopt a Strategic "Moneyball" Mindset: Leverage unconventional hiring strategies to assemble a dream team on an indie budget.
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