The Number One Educational Resource for the Game Industry
-
Overview:
-
This session offers a practical guide to founding and running a worker cooperative game studio, with insights for both U.S. and international developers. Presenters will walk attendees through key operational, procedural, and legal considerations including founding processes, ownership structures, compensation models, and funding strategies. The session explores the strong benefits of choosing a cooperative model and when that model makes sense. We will also explore strategic differences between funded and bootstrapped teams, and how to structure projects for long-term sustainability. Real-world examples and testimonials from real co-op studios provide concrete lessons on co-op governance, hiring and separation practices, and common pitfalls.
Recommended
