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ENCORE: Balancing Family, Career, and Community in the Games Industry

Episode Summary How do you break into the games industry later in your career? And once you’re in, how do you build a meaningful life and community without burning out? In this episode, Greg is joined by Amir Satvat, a Business Development…

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