75. The birth of an industry with Michael Schmalz

The global video game industry is a behemoth that is worth more than the music, television, and film industries put together. That’s not bad for a sector that was considered niche before the 2000s.

As the former President of Digital Extremes, Michael Schmalz had a front-row seat to these seismic changes. The London, Ontario-based game studio started by his brother, James, rose to prominence with international hit games like Warframe and Unreal. 

With a background in business and technology, Schmalz was able to ride the waves of uncertainty and opportunity to build a thriving company that not only delivered iconic games but also shaped the way the industry managed projects and people.

In this episode, Schmalz gives us a window into the gaming industry, its history, and what lies ahead.

The Entrepreneur Podcast is sponsored by Connie Clerici, QS ’08, and Closing the Gap Healthcare Group, Inc.