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Does your startup need a US presence?
1. Global game startups:
Do you need a US presence?
Simon Newstead
@simonhk
simon@frenzoo.com IteratingFun.com @simonhk
2. Millions downloads in USA
Developed in HK
Biz dev in USA & HK
simon@frenzoo.com IteratingFun.com @simonhk
3. Benefits of a US presence?
Monetization Development
Funding Live Ops
Studio
Appstore marketing Game design
PR Key Publisher
Large benefit
Moderate benefit
No benefit
simon@frenzoo.com IteratingFun.com @simonhk
7. Some tips
Accelerators
• 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…
simon@frenzoo.com IteratingFun.com @simonhk
8. Risks
• Visa situation
•Varying level of difficulty
• Team collaboration can be hard (or worse)
• Social / love / family life
•Prepare for sacrifices!
• Can get expensive
simon@frenzoo.com IteratingFun.com @simonhk
9. Final note – US startups
• Can work in reverse
•Overseas can be a great way to bootstrap
•Relocate HQ back when ready
•Example – 6Waves
simon@frenzoo.com IteratingFun.com @simonhk
