🎮 Jay Powell
About 🎮 Jay Powell
With a wealth of industry experience spanning over two decades, Jay is recognized as a seasoned negotiator renowned for formulating impactful licenses and strategic partnerships. His affiliations extend to major industry players such as Amazon, Disney, and Microsoft, with notable achievements including the successful licensing of the work of NYT bestselling author Mary Kay Andrews, leading to the creation of a #1 casual game. Jay's profound insights are showcased within the pages of 'Game Design Methods' and 'Secrets of the Game Business,' while his influential presence resonates throughout global industry gatherings. As the visionary driving The Powell Group, Jay established IndieGameBusiness® on the Twitch platform in 2018. This initiative, now a thriving and dynamic platform, serves to affordably educate game developers about the intricate nuances of business operations. Anchored by an active Discord community, a newsletter boasting a substantial subscriber base of over 8,500 readers, a series of weekly podcasts delivered across diverse platforms and the game industry's longest running digital business conferences, IndieGameBusiness® serves as a tangible testament to Jay's unwavering commitment and the fervent industry demand for informed perspectives.