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285. What Gaming Taught Them—And Why App Companies Are Hiring Them Fast with Mission One's Gerard Miles
Published 9 months, 1 week ago
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Why are seasoned PMs, growth leads, and designers ditching games for fintech, wellness, or even dating apps? What do these companies see in game industry vets—and what blind spots do they have?
In this episode, Mishka Katkoff talks with executive headhunter Gerard Miles about one of the most underreported shifts in tech: gaming talent is migrating to the app world.
03:14 Understanding Talent Migration and Skill Sets
12:20 Engagement and User Experience in Apps
18:17 The Future of Gaming and Consumer Apps
31:07 The Evolution of Game Marketing Strategies
37:04 Cultural Differences Between Game and App Industries
56:41 Career Transitioning: From Gaming to Broader App Ecosystem
01:03:47 The Future of Gaming Professionals in Diverse Sectors