273. How Türkiye Became the New Capital of Mobile Gaming – And Where It’s Headed Next

The world-class panel of Turkish founders and investors with Mehmet Ecevit (ex-CEO and co-founder of Gram Games), Batuhan Celebi (CEO and co-founder of Grand Games), and Görkem Turk (founder of Laton Ventures) shares their thoughts on what makes the Turkish gaming ecosystem unique, the importance of data-driven design, and how to maintain company culture while scaling.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Guests

00:30 Success Stories and Achievements

03:31 Challenges and Strategies in Game Development

09:14 Company Culture and Hiring Practices

17:47 Scaling Companies and Future Prospects

21:14 Insights on the Turkish Gaming Ecosystem

31:07 Balancing Creativity and Data-Driven Decisions

44:46 Balancing Internal and External Motivations

45:56 Early Days and Scaling Merge Dragons

47:25 The Impact of External Validation

49:29 Cultural Differences in Handling Failure

53:20 Challenges in the Turkish Gaming Industry

01:07:32 The Importance of Mentorship and Partnerships

01:24:22 Future of the Turkish Gaming Ecosystem

01:30:43 Conclusion and Community Engagement