Deconstructor of Fun 274. Skillz CEO Andrew Paradise on the $75M Accelerator and the Future of Skill-Based Gaming
www.skillz.com/developeraccelerator/
We dive deep into the world of real-money skill-based gaming and the exciting new Developer Accelerator launched by Skills Inc.
Our special guest, Andrew Paradise, CEO and co-founder of Skillz, sheds light on the potential and market opportunity within this rapidly growing industry, discussing what types of games and studios Skillz is looking to support.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:19 Skill-Based Mobile Games Accelerator
04:09 Monetization and Market Strategy
13:32 Retention and Engagement Metrics
22:07 Skill-Based Gaming Market Insights
25:36 Understanding Sweepstakes and Skill-Based Gaming
26:17 Skill-Based Gaming Prizes and Competitions
28:06 Future of Skill Gaming
30:32 Expanding Game Genres and Market Reach
32:57 Skill-Based Gaming on Different Platforms
33:36 Addressing Bot Concerns in Skill Gaming
37:43 Insights from the Startup Journey
43:14 Challenges and Benefits of Going Public
45:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts