In today’s episode, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Enis Hulli, General Partner at e2vc, and Akin Babayigit, Co-founder of Tripledot Studios. Akin brings a wealth of experience from his journey across Turkey, the U.S., and the U.K., while Enis provides insights into the evolving ecosystems of Turkey and Eastern Europe. Together, they discuss how mobile gaming has emerged as a massive industry driven by a unique blend of creativity and data analytics and how the sector’s scale and business models differ significantly from traditional console and PC gaming.

In this conversation, Akin and Enis delve into the latest trends reshaping mobile gaming, including the rapid adoption of AI to enhance gameplay and optimize monetization strategies. They also discuss the launch of Arcadia Gaming Advisors, a new $100 million fund designed to drive the next wave of innovation in gaming.

Chapters: 

02:58 How We Met: A Humorous Backstory
04:56 Akin's Life Story: From Turkey to the UK
06:01 Career Path: From Engineering to Gaming
07:46 Tripledot and Gaming Success
09:10 Investing in Gaming: Challenges and Opportunities
12:08 The Misunderstood World of Gaming
17:08 Mobile Gaming: A Unique Business Model
23:08 Gaming Talent in Turkey and Eastern Europe
25:11 Turkey's Unique Conditions for Success
26:11 Gaming vs. E-commerce in Turkey
27:03 Rise of Successful Turkish Gaming Companies
27:35 Shifting Career Aspirations in Turkey
28:18 The Importance of Iteration in Gaming
28:47 Investment Strategies in Gaming
30:50 Europe vs. US: A Venture Capital Perspective
32:16 The Talent and Diversity in Europe
40:14 The Future of Gaming with AI
43:51 Launching a Mobile Gaming Fund