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Start Up 101 – 20 Years Later

May 21, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

  • Red Stage (Regency A)
  • Red Stage (Regency A), XP 26

About Session

In October of 2025 Koolhaus celebrated its 20th year anniversary. With over 95% of new companies closing within 2 years of their start, keeping any company, let alone a development studio, going is a difficult challenge. Wolfgang will share his knowledge, experience and provide behind the scenes tips and tricks in not just getting off the ground but building your studio to last. Topics include: Funding, HR, Vision and Philosophy, Legal, R & D, Industry Trends, AI, Original IP, Self Publishing vs A Publishing Partner, Business Development, Smoothing the inevitable bumps in the road and more. This presentation would appeal to those considering starting their own studio as well as those already in progress.

Speakers

Wolfgang Hamann

Wolfgang Hamann

Pres./CEO/Founder/Owner, Koolhaus Games Inc.