Seth Sivak
@sjsivakCurrently chilling. Previously VP of Development on @Warcraft, founder and CEO of Proletariat Inc. (acquired by @Blizzard_ent).
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Over my time at Proletariat I made many notes on leadership, fundraising, company building and more. I am going to start sharing that through my website and Substack. I wanted to kick it off my thoughts on culture and some lessons I learned. We Don't Do That Here - 5 Lessons on…
Every hiring manager should make time for reference checks, especially for leadership roles or those heavily requiring soft skills. While interviews offer insights into a candidate’s background and skill, they only provide one side of the story. Reference checks provide an…
This game is looking awesome.
Seize your opportunity to experience Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap early! For all the essential details on how to register and more, check out our latest Steam news post: 🎮lite.spr.ly/600180Cl
Every team should have clear communication guidelines that are taught and enforced for all employees. You should have a cultural communication guideline document that lists out the channels your team uses to communicate and how each team member is expected to use them. By…
I recently had the pleasure of joining the @naavik_co Podcast to dive deep into a topic I care deeply about: studio culture and its impact on success. Hosted by @takeit_eazzy, we explored the question: What is culture, and why does it matter? In this episode, we discuss the…
Whether you’re stepping into a startup as a non-founder leader or hiring your first executive as a founder, it is critical to build trust quickly. Create a Trust Building Plan One of the most effective ways to build trust is through a clear plan with frequent check-ins that…
Successful delegation hinges not only on the individual leader’s capabilities but also on the prevailing team culture. Cultivating an environment where effective delegation thrives—allowing team members autonomy in decision making and the opportunity to grow without being…
It is hard to hire great leaders and managers. Below are five of my favorite questions to ask in an interview to help you identify strong leadership candidates. Unlike many individual contributor roles, management and leadership positions can be particularly challenging to…
“How much money should I raise, and at what valuation?” The answer is a balance between what you should raise and what you could raise. Let’s break down how to approach this for the best possible fundraising outcome. The best outcome is when the amount you should raise to hit…
Proletariat's Spellbreak lives on as a free, player-run game gamedeveloper.com/business/prole…
The game industry is notoriously secretive. That is a mistake. Every team can benefit from radical transparency. By being open with your team, you foster trust, alignment, and accountability—critical elements for any successful startup. Here’s how to implement radical…
I love that the community is using this version of the game. I may need to jump into a few matches.
Oh, nice! Defunct wizard deathmatch game Spellbreak is back. They've released a 'community edition' that lets the fans host and play on their own servers. It was a fun, great-looking game that never found an audience. Great to see it preserved, at least. sbcommunity.itch.io/spellbreak-com…
If you are between the ages of 30-40 you will see this and just whisper “hell yeah”
This happened 16 years ago in Halo 3. It's one of the rarest things to happen in gaming history. Player throws a sticky nade at an enemy, who catches it in his hand while throwing a frag nade back, making the sticky nade stick to the frag nade before getting thrown back. Halo…
This is smart. I hope it works.
I have been able to mentor a number of the teams that have gone through this and it is the best way to accelerate your company. If you are thinking about starting a company at the intersection of tech and games you absolutely must apply.
we're investing $30M over the next 30 days 🚀 I'll be co-hosting our new program kicking off in San Francisco, starting January 2025, alongside folks from the a16z SPEEDRUN team -- with speakers, personalized coaching, and a bunch of funding! Applications now open. Deadline at…
The most important thing that leaders can do to hold onto Founder Mode is constantly and aggressively redirecting the culture to remain outcome/results oriented. In larger organizations there are often unspoken/hidden incentives or organizational structures that drive bad…
I love working with gritty people. The best teammates I’ve ever had displayed a tremendous amount of grit. Every team wants to hire people who have grit, but it can be very difficult to determine from a short candidate interview. I wanted to share my favorite interview questions…
Flock is such a delightful game. I installed it on a whim since it is on Game Pass and I love it. store.steampowered.com/app/1472930/Fl…
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