In this episode of Summit Sessions, host Bryan Schielke sits down with Josh Green, CEO of Deadlift Studios and a veteran QA leader with over 15 years of experience across AAA and indie game development.
Josh shares key insights on how quality assurance scales across vastly different studio environments, how strong culture and work-life balance drive better results, and why listening is one of the most underrated leadership skills in gaming.
They also dive into how to identify and validate a beachhead audience, balance creativity with technical rigor, and why setting boundaries is essential for innovation. Whether you're in game development, tech leadership, or building a startup, this conversation is packed with practical leadership and product strategy lessons.
