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Global game startups:Do you need a US
presence?
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Millions downloads in USA
Developed in HK
Biz dev in USA & HK
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Benefits of a US presence?
Publisher
Development
Game designAppstore marketing
PR
Funding
Monetization
Live Ops
Studio
Large benefit
Moderate benefit
No benefit
Key
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Some tipsAccelerators
•500 Startups, YC, Yetizen, Game Dojo etc
Networking•Conferences, Meetup.com, SV list, vendor events
Co-working spaces•Parisoma, YIL, Rocketspace, Hatchery, PlugnPlay etc
Living space•Startup Dorm, Factory 0, Airbnb etc
Company formation, accounting, immigration etc•Ping me…
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Risks
• Visa situation•Varying level of difficulty
• Team collaboration can be hard (or worse)• Social / love / family life
•Prepare for sacrifices!• Can get expensive
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Final note – US startups
• Can work in reverse•Overseas can be a great way to bootstrap
•Relocate HQ back when ready
•Example – 6Waves
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