FULL SESSION · 14 May 2026 · 63 min

Mark Fraser

Game development & entrepreneurship

Learn the craft. Build your own IP.

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Mark follows an unconventional route through engineering, Nintendo, independent development, and entrepreneurship, including funding IP and the responsibility of leading people.

What you’ll take away

An unconventional path from engineering and Nintendo to independent development.
Learning practical skills and funding original IP.
The responsibilities that come with hiring and leading people.

Ownership
Creative Craft
Leadership

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