Why We Sold: Preparing for the Future of Mobile Games

Speakers: Oliver Miao

Track: Mobile: Planning Ahead

Format: Lecture

Experience Level: All

Description: After running an independent mobile games developer and publisher for the past five years, the co-founders of Centerscore finally sold their company. The four founders have ridden many ups and downs since the start of mobile games in the U.S., so why did they decide to sell now?

This presentation gives a personalized look at the evolution of the mobile games industry and where it may be headed next. It also highlights specific future dangers and opportunities in the industry, while giving a rare look inside the M&A process.

Idea Takeaway: Learn unique insights into the future of mobile games. These insights were so strong, they caused the speakers to sell their company to prepare for the future.

Intended Audience: Developers will learn how a fellow developer was able to transform into a publisher. Publishers and carriers will see a discussion of the future. And everyone will live through the stresses and highs of a boot-strapped start-up.