Best Agam Podcasts (2024)

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Rejected by Y Combinator? Just apply again! 48:16

2M ago48:16

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We interview some amazing guests at the JustPaid.io podcast, in this episode, we sit down with Yurii Rebryk from Fluently, an accomplished entrepreneur and co-founder who shares his journey through the challenges and successes of securing funding from Y Combinator. Yurii discusses his experiences applying to YC multiple times, emphasizing the impor…

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Can AI help Private Equity and Venture Capital? 51:00

4M ago51:00

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In this episode we interview Taylor Lowe. Taylor Lowe is the co-founder and CEO of Metal, an AI company focused on accelerating deal flow and providing portfolio intelligence for private equity and venture capital firms. Metal is a venture-backed startup that was part of Y Combinator's Winter 2023 batch (YC W23). Lowe and his team recently unveiled…

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#70 - Collector's Edition 59:50

6M ago59:50

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In this episode, we delve into the world of collectors’ editions in the games industry and discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly, how we would design our own collector’s editions, and much, much more! Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/house-of-games/message Chapters 00:00 Episode Intro 00:33 Episode Starts 05:34 Run…

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#69 - Dynasthir Review 1:21:06

6M ago1:21:06

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Tune in as Mireneye and Ulfgang tell us all about Dynasthir, a game over a decade in the making with all its ups and downs while Otto and Rune talk about their impressions from playing it first-hand! Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/house-of-games/message Chapters 00:00 Episode Intro 00:31 Episode Starts 01:22 Ulfgan…

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#68 - Sunset Moon Episode 1:24:02

7M ago1:24:02

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This week on the Rune Show, we showcase the progress of "Sunset Moon," highlighting how to piece a game together as it reaches its final development phase. Although it's just a demo, demos often represent a small part of the final product. Rune will demonstrate dialogue trees, in-game functions, and bug fixes on the fly. --- Send in a voice message…

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#67 - Monetization 1:02:47

7M ago1:02:47

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In this episode, we venture into the jungle of monetization that is the gaming industry. Starting with the traditional games-as-products model reminiscent of the ’90s, we trace the evolution to expansions, downloadable content (DLC), and the controversial realm of microtransactions and loot boxes. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify…

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Raised $45M for FP&A startup Cube founder Christina Ross with JustPaid CEO Daniel and co-host Agam 13:22

7M ago13:22

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Join us for an insightful podcast episode featuring Christina Ross, the CEO and founder of Cube. With a background as a former CFO and finance leader, Christina's journey from CFO to CEO showcases her entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to innovation in the financial planning and analysis sector. Discover how Cube, a cutting-edge FP&A software, i…

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Insights from a Fintech Visionary: Michael Guerin's Perspective 51:38

7M ago51:38

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Michael Guerin was the CEO and Founder of ClearPort, a cross-border trade credit startup for mid-market firms from 2017 to 2020. He has a background in banking partnerships and has also worked at companies like Kabbage, Citibank, and the International Trade Administration (ITA), US Department of Commerce. Michael Guerin's experience spans across va…

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#66 - What Is a Game? 1:00:53

8M ago1:00:53

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Welcome back to House of Games! In this episode, we try to answer the big questions; What is a game? Why do people make walking simulators? And lastly, What Remains of Elon Musk? Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/house-of-games/message Chapters 00:00 Episode Intro 00:29 Introducing the Theme; What Is a Game? 04:51 Wha…

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#65 - Sunset Moon Update & Midnight Nano Reveal 53:17

8M ago53:17

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Welcome back to House of Games! This week we talk about updates to our games, what’s going on with Sunset Moon, what it takes to finalize a demo and a special reveal, don’t miss it! Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/house-of-games/message Chapters 00:00 Episode Intro 00:23 Update on Sunset Moon 36:17 Midnight Nano Rev…

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#64 - Testing, Testing 59:39

8M ago59:39

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This week on House of Games we talk about testing, types of tests, and what (not) to do to find bugs, tune in! Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/house-of-games/message Chapters 00:00 Episode Intro 01:01 How Rune Tests His Games 07:49 Otto’s Experience as a Tester 17:59 Unit Test 26:48 Smoke Test 33:22 Regression Test …

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#63 - TGA - the Military School of Game Development 52:45

8M ago52:45

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I hope you are ready for a different type of game developer education; Ida Fontaine tells us all about “The Military School of Game Development”, a.k.a The Game Assembly! Put on your best camouflage and shine those boots as we dive into the newest episode of House of Games! Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/house-of-g…

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#62 - M.O.O.D.S. 53:53

9M ago53:53

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Join us for a high-tech emotional rollercoaster as we are visited all the way from Germany to hear all about StickyStoneStudio's latest project; M.O.O.D.S! If you like sci-fi, robots, action, and explosions, click play and listen as our wonderful Guest Luca Lorenz guides us through this post-apocalyptic masterpiece! Send in a voice message: https:/…

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Co-founder of Karbon Cards on Startup culture in India and USA 42:39

9M ago42:39

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Sunil Kumar is an experienced professional who serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Karbon Cards, a Y Combinator-backed company that provides corporate credit cards, vendor payment solutions, and foreign exchange outward remittance services to Indian businesses[2][4]. Before joining Karbon Cards, Sunil gained expertise through his work at…

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Fintech in Insurance with Max Cho- CEO of Coverage Cat YC S22 44:39

9M ago44:39

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Max Cho is the founder and CEO of Coverage Cat, a company focused on providing the best insurance deals to individuals[2][5]. He has a background in quant hedge funds, having worked at Two Sigma, and has also held product management positions at Google, Microsoft, and Yale University[4][5]. Cho has a Master of Science in Computer Science from the U…

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Storming the Capitol with Ben Hamilton

9M ago

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Ben Hamilton is a former history teacher who went to the January 6th riot at the Capitol to witness history firsthand. He has written a book about his experiences called 'Sorry Guys, We Storm the Capitol.' Links: Sorry Guys, We Stormed the Capitol Chasing History Project Ben had been attending Trump rallies for months before January 6th as part of …

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Storming the Capitol with Ben Hamilton 1:36:39

9M ago1:36:39

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Ben Hamilton is a former history teacher who went to the January 6th riot at the Capitol to witness history firsthand. He has written a book about his experiences called 'Sorry Guys, We Storm the Capitol.' Links: Sorry Guys, We Stormed the Capitol Chasing History Project Ben had been attending Trump rallies for months before January 6th as part of …

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#61 - Shooting Yourself in the Foot 1:04:59

9M ago1:04:59

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Load ’em up and aim down below as we discuss the concept of “Shooting Yourself in the Foot”, or ruining the fun in games. Listen in as we talk about stories where we ruined our own fun and how you can stop players from doing the same in your game! Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/house-of-games/message Chapters 00:00…

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#60 - Anthon Fynn-Williams - Mastering the Game Analytics Framework 55:24

9M ago55:24

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In this week’s episode of House of Games, Anthon Fynn-Williams is back to guide us through the Game Analytics Mastery Framework (GAMF), discuss AI and answer questions from a simpleton (Otto)! Stay tuned for great insights! Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/house-of-games/message Chapters 00:00 Episode Intro 00:43 Gue…

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#59 - Quests 1:08:49

9M ago1:08:49

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In this episode, we dive head-first into the world of quests of all variants, the good, the bad, and the ugly, and share our thoughts on how they should be designed and implemented! Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/house-of-games/message Chapters 00:00 Episode Intro 00:27 Introducing the Theme: Quests 02:30 Rune’s Fa…

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#58 - Valiant Game Studios & Link In Bar 1:06:14

10M ago1:06:14

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🎮🎙️ From consulting to programming, design, narrative, and more, tune in as we are joined by the talented Anna Högberg Jenelius 🌟, a jack of all trades in the games industry! 🕹️👾 Hear all about how she co-founded Link In Bar, her very own game studio, Valiant Game Studio 🎲🎨, and how she is now working on not only one but two games 🎉🎮 soon to be rel…

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#57 - Remasters, Remakes, Reboots, and Ports 47:55

10M ago47:55

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Join us as we untangle the spaghetti mess 🍝 of terms like Remasters 🎵, Remakes 🔄, Reboots 🔁, and Ports 🚢. What do they mean? How do they differ? Find out all this and more in this week’s episode of House of Games! 🏠🎮🔍💡 Your Hosts and Their Games https://store.steampowered.com/app/2436180/Sunset_Moon/ — Wishlist Sunset Moon on Steam! https://www.pla…

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Biosphere 2 with Dr. Mark Nelson

10M ago

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In this 17th episode of the Not So Deep Podcast, we're thrilled to have Dr. Mark Nelson, a pioneer in ecological research and a key participant in the Biosphere 2 project. About This Episode: Dr. Nelson takes us on a journey through his remarkable experiences inside Biosphere 2, an experiment that redefined our understanding of sustainable ecosyste…

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Biosphere 2 with Dr. Mark Nelson 1:19:31

10M ago1:19:31

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In this 17th episode of the Not So Deep Podcast, we're thrilled to have Dr. Mark Nelson, a pioneer in ecological research and a key participant in the Biosphere 2 project. About This Episode: Dr. Nelson takes us on a journey through his remarkable experiences inside Biosphere 2, an experiment that redefined our understanding of sustainable ecosyste…

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#56 - Tutorials & Puzzles 53:25

10M ago53:25

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In this episode of the House of Games 🏠🎮, we delve into the world of video game tutorials 📚, puzzles 🧩, and hints 💡, discussing different approaches and how they help or annoy the player. 🎮🗣️🤔 Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/house-of-games/message Your Hosts and Their Games https://store.steampowered.com/app/2436180…

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#55 - 2023 in Review 1:02:03

10M ago1:02:03

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Welcome to this very first episode of 2024 🎉, recorded just before the new year 🎆, we look back at the game development 🎮 we have accomplished in 2023 🚀, what lies ahead 🔮, and what we’ve learned along the way! 🛤️🤓 Your Hosts and Their Games https://store.steampowered.com/app/2436180/Sunset_Moon/ — Wishlist Sunset Moon on Steam! https://www.play-as…

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Gaming Addiction in Young Adults - Expert Insights with Dr. Agam Dhawan

10M ago

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Struggling with gaming addiction in your household? In this enlightening episode of the Not So Deep Podcast, hosts Chris Harris and Chris Morales are joined by Psychiatrist Dr. Agam Dhawan, an authority on gaming addiction in young adults. Tap into expert knowledge and discover the signs, solutions, and psychology behind this digital-age challenge.…

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Gaming Addiction in Young Adults - Expert Insights with Dr. Agam Dhawan 1:13:38

10M ago1:13:38

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Struggling with gaming addiction in your household? In this enlightening episode of the Not So Deep Podcast, hosts Chris Harris and Chris Morales are joined by Psychiatrist Dr. Agam Dhawan, an authority on gaming addiction in young adults. Tap into expert knowledge and discover the signs, solutions, and psychology behind this digital-age challenge.…

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#54 - Nathaniel Marshall | SpaceCastle 1:03:29

11M ago1:03:29

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In this week’s episode 🎧, we talk with Nathaniel Marshall 🌟, a.k.a SpaceCastle 🏰, a video game music composer 🎵, and ask him everything from AI 🤖 to the challenges of composing music 🎼 to his work on the recent SEGA Genesis game 🕹️, IRENA: Genesis Metal Fury ⚡. Your Hosts and Guest, and Their Games http://spacecastle.pro/ — Visit Nathaniel’s homepa…

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#52 - 1-Year Anniversary and Switching to Video 1:10:28

11M ago1:10:28

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In this special one-year anniversary episode of House of Games 🎉🏠🎮, we are finally switching to video for the first time 📹✨! In the episode, we talk about how this podcast started 🎙️🌟, how we did it, and what the future looks like 🚀🔮. A big thank you 🙏🎊 to all of our guests and listeners, and stay tuned for a bright and visual future 🌈👀! Your Hosts…

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#53 - The Power of Game Analytics: Foundations and Essentials 1:03:06

11M ago1:03:06

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In this special episode 🌟, we are proud to introduce our very first video guest 🎥; Anthon Fynn-Williams — Game Analytics Entrepreneur! 🎮💼 Join us as we dive into what game analytics are 📊, how they compare to player testing and Q&A 🕹️🔍, how to set it up 🛠️, how to leverage it to your advantage 🚀, and what the ethical implications are 🧐. Your Hosts …

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RTP vs FedNow through the lens of Payment Guru- Rohit Mehtani 49:44

11M ago49:44

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Learn about R&D Tax Credits- Dominic Vitucci, Co-founder SPRX 43:58

11M ago43:58

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The history of a CFO- Bennett Thuener 52:28

11M ago52:28

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Candid Conversation with PJ Gupta Founder & CEO of Checkbook.io 45:00

11M ago45:00

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Blockchain, Machine Learning and how this applies to FinTech with Block Convey Arun Prasad 47:39

11M ago47:39

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1y ago1:03:41

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Your Hosts and Their Games https://store.steampowered.com/app/2436180/Sunset_Moon/ — Wishlist Sunset Moon on Steam! https://www.play-asia.com/red-colony-trilogy/13/70fmjh — Buy the Red Colony trilogy on Switch! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/24596/Red_Colony_Uncensored_Threesome_Bundle/ — Buy the Red Colony trilogy on Steam! https://www.nint…

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