(#54) - John Veneron: Learnings from a AA studio veteran at running remote first

John unpacks the intricacies of managing and collaborating in a remote-first work environment.

He shares tips on fostering trust, establishing clear expectations, and maintaining open communication as crucial elements for success.

John also explores collaborating with external partners in game development, highlighting how to achieve upfront alignment and establish clear communication channels.


Guest: John is a Senior Team Lead and Producer who has been in games since 2007 after joining Harmonix Music Systems. His career spans 17 years spent at Harmonix, Runic Games, teaching at Rochester Institute of Technology, and now at Unknown Worlds. He has worked on the Rock Band, Dance Central and Subnautica series of games, with experience on PC, console, mobile and VR. He aims to grow and empower individuals and teams, and leads with an attitude of tolerance and humor. He is a passionate supporter of growing the industry's next wave of diverse talent.

Host: Patric Palm – Favro ceo and founder. Serial entrepreneur and tech investor. Mostly games, film, SaaS, AI, deep tech, and functional foods. Passionate about hyper-performing teams and business agility.

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