Allen Adham

Co-founder of Blizzard Entertainment, known for his work on iconic game franchises like Warcraft, StarCraft, Diablo, and Overwatch. He also founded a quantitative hedge fund before returning to Blizzard.

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Jan 30, 2024 • 11min

A New Era for Microsoft, Activision — And for Gaming

Microsoft cuts jobs at Activision Blizzard, with their President and co-founder departing. A Blizzard game in development for six years gets cancelled. Jason Schreier predicts trends for the gaming industry in 2024, including cybersecurity, unionization, consolidation, and Saudi Arabia's growing interest in the market.

Oct 31, 2024 • 38min

From $22k to Generation Defining Games - Blizzard Entertainment Co-Founder, Allen Adham Reveals His Lessons in Game Design, Risks, and Scaling

Allen Adham, co-founder of Blizzard Entertainment, shares his fascinating journey from bootstrapping the company with just $22,000 to shaping iconic franchises like Warcraft and Overwatch. He discusses the creative process behind game development and the importance of passionate teams. Allen also reflects on risks taken during game launches and his unique stint in hedge fund management. He offers valuable insights for aspiring developers on balancing innovation and community, making this a treasure trove for gamers and creators alike.