274. Skillz CEO Andrew Paradise on the $75M Accelerator and the Future of Skill-Based Gaming

www.skillz.com/developeraccelerator/

We dive deep into the world of real-money skill-based gaming and the exciting new Developer Accelerator launched by Skills Inc.

Our special guest, Andrew Paradise, CEO and co-founder of Skillz, sheds light on the potential and market opportunity within this rapidly growing industry, discussing what types of games and studios Skillz is looking to support.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:19 Skill-Based Mobile Games Accelerator

04:09 Monetization and Market Strategy

13:32 Retention and Engagement Metrics

22:07 Skill-Based Gaming Market Insights

25:36 Understanding Sweepstakes and Skill-Based Gaming

26:17 Skill-Based Gaming Prizes and Competitions

28:06 Future of Skill Gaming

30:32 Expanding Game Genres and Market Reach

32:57 Skill-Based Gaming on Different Platforms

33:36 Addressing Bot Concerns in Skill Gaming

37:43 Insights from the Startup Journey

43:14 Challenges and Benefits of Going Public

45:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts