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Game ChangersNewsletter: A System Under Strain: The U.S. NavyThis week on the Konvoy Newsletter audio edition, host Jason Chapman explores the U.S. Navy’s mounting challenge: maintaining maritime dominance as China’s shipbuilding juggernaut accelerates. With China projected to surpass the U.S. in naval combat power by 2027, Josh unpacks why this looming crossover point matters—and how the Navy is responding by overhauling its strategy, force structure, and talent pipeline.From industrial decline to robotic resurgence, Jason traces the Navy’s transformation from traditional capital ships to a new “Hybrid Fleet” of unmanned vessels operated by a digitally native, gamer-trained workforce. As warfighting increasingly...
2025-12-0812 minGame ChangersNewsletter: The Air Gapped HomeThis week on the Konvoy Newsletter audio edition, host Josh Chapman digs into the growing movement toward privacy, control, and hyper-secure infrastructure inside the home — a trend fueled by AI, smart devices, and rising distrust in cloud-based systems. As more of our daily lives become mediated by connected technology, Josh explores why consumers are beginning to rethink what they share, who they trust, and how much control they want over their digital environments.Josh breaks down the concept of the “air-gapped home” and examines the forces pushing people toward self-hosting, local AI, and more secure home networks. From D...
2025-11-2510 minGame ChangersNewsletter: Robotics: Generalized vs SpecializedThis week on the Konvoy Newsletter audio edition, host Jason Chapman breaks down one of the biggest questions in modern robotics: will the future be driven by generalized humanoid robots or specialized task-specific machines? With companies like Tesla and 1x pushing toward adaptable humanlike robots and long-proven systems like Roomba, Kiva, and TUG excelling at narrow functions, the industry is split between broad ambition and focused efficiency.Jason explores how humanoids promise versatility and real-world learning at scale, yet face hurdles in cost, complexity, privacy, and reliability. He contrasts this with specialized robots that already deliver consistent...
2025-11-1510 minGame ChangersNewsletter: The Holding CompanyThis week on the Konvoy Newsletter audio edition, host Jackson Vaughan explores the origins, evolution, and reinvention of holding companies in America — from Rockefeller’s Standard Oil Trust to the decentralized empires of Berkshire Hathaway and Alphabet. As regulatory pressure, financial engineering, and technological disruption have shaped these corporate structures over time, the holding company remains one of the most powerful — and controversial — tools in modern capitalism.Jackson unpacks how holding companies were born out of the Second Industrial Revolution, how antitrust enforcement reshaped them in the 20th century, and why tech giants and private equity firms are adop...
2025-11-0716 minGame ChangersNewsletter: Satellites + Data CentersThis week on the Konvoy Newsletter audio edition, host Josh Chapman explores how artificial intelligence is transforming the skies above us — from autonomous satellites avoiding orbital debris to the emergence of data centers in space. As investment in AI and compute accelerates on Earth, we’re beginning to see its influence ripple far beyond the atmosphere.Josh unpacks the intersection of AI, space infrastructure, and quantum technology, highlighting how machine learning is already powering smarter orbits, faster communications, and new opportunities for computation in Low Earth Orbit. With tens of thousands of satellites now circling the planet, this...
2025-10-3010 minGame ChangersNewsletter: AI’s Impact on the Job MarketThis week on the Konvoy Newsletter audio edition, host Jackson Vaughan examines the growing impact of AI on the job market—and the narrative tug-of-war between mass automation and human resilience. With fears of widespread job loss competing with the promise of productivity, this episode cuts through the hype to provide a historically grounded, economically sound view of what’s really happening.Jackson unpacks new insights from Anthropic’s latest report, drawing connections between past waves of automation and the roles AI is already beginning to reshape. From copywriters to coders, we explore who’s at risk, who’s ad...
2025-10-2308 minGame ChangersNewsletter: Soulless SocialThis week on the Konvoy Newsletter audio edition, host Jason Chapman dives into the rise of AI-generated social media—and the growing tension between creativity, attention, and authenticity. With Meta’s new Vibes platform and OpenAI’s Sora leading the charge, the next generation of short-form content is being created not by people, but by machines.Jason explores how this shift could reshape everything from user engagement to mental health, and why AI’s integration into the attention economy may deepen the very challenges social platforms have struggled with for years.What You’ll Learn in This Ep...
2025-10-1707 minGame ChangersNewsletter: Health and HardwareThis week on the Konvoy Newsletter audio edition, host Josh Chapman unpacks the resurgence of consumer health hardware, sparked by Oura’s $875M Series E round. From smart rings to medical-grade wearables, the health and wellness market is evolving fast—and it’s not just about fitness anymore. Jackson explores how workplace wellness programs, enterprise contracts, and next-gen tech like on-device AI and XR are shaping the next chapter for both startups and incumbents like Whoop, Garmin, and Apple.With hardware startups finding new momentum and software-only players like Calm and Headspace facing engagement headwinds, this episode looks...
2025-10-0911 minGame ChangersNewsletter: LatAm's Local Gig EconomyThis week on the Konvoy Newsletter audio edition, host Jackson Vaughan unpacks the rise of the local gig economy in Latin America — from the early ride-hailing boom to today’s delivery platforms, migration-driven labor shifts, and the next wave of platform opportunities. Over the past decade, the region has seen explosive growth in ride-sharing, food delivery, and last-mile logistics, with players like Uber, Rappi, iFood, and Didi reshaping urban economies. Now, with immigration fueling worker supply and consumers demanding faster, cheaper services, the LatAm gig economy is evolving into a durable and recession-resilient force.Looking ahead, the bigg...
2025-10-0210 min
Game ChangersNazara Gave Away 80% Of Their Revenue And Still Made $30 Million In Profit. Here's How.The dynamic world of gaming is ripe with both immense opportunity and formidable challenges, especially in emerging markets like India. While many international investors and entrepreneurs initially overlooked India's potential, Nitish Mittersain uniquely envisioned building a thriving industry from the ground up despite limited infrastructure, low monetization, and evolving regulatory landscapes.Defying expectations through strategic pivots, global thinking, and innovation, his company, Nazara Technologies, leveraged telco partnerships and navigated economic busts to achieve legendary success. Along the way, Nitish has transformed his childhood passion into India's only publicly listed gaming empire, demonstrating unconventional and adaptable strategies crucial...
2025-09-3040 min
Today in BusinessToday in Business: September 29, 2025Welcome to Today in Business - Powered by Spark for Business, an experimental AI podcast by the New Zealand Herald. Each weekday, we bring you five stories, the best of the New Zealand Herald business journalism, summarised and delivered by an AI voice as an easily digestible recap. It's Monday, September 29, 2025, and here are five stories you should know about. Major power users are urging stronger measures to secure electricity supply as the Government prepares a response to the Frontier Economics review. The Major Energy Users' Group, which includes Fonterra and NZ Steel, says wholesale prices have...
2025-09-2904 minGame ChangersNewsletter: Version Control for AI PromptsThis week on the Konvoy Newsletter audio edition, host Jason Chapman explores why version control for AI prompts is becoming a critical piece of modern software development. As AI becomes deeply embedded in everyday workflows, teams are discovering that prompts evolve just like code — and need new systems to track, evaluate, and optimize them.From guiding AI outputs with precision to managing prompt history across teams, the future of software development will require tools purpose-built for this new workflow. Just as Git transformed how developers collaborate on code, new platforms are emerging to do the same for AI...
2025-09-2506 minGame ChangersNewsletter: Local vs Cloud AIThis week on the Konvoy Newsletter audio edition, host Josh Chapman explores the tradeoffs between running AI locally on-device versus in the cloud. As the cost of inference has fallen 1,000x in just three years, developers and enterprises now face a strategic choice: prioritize privacy, control, and real-time performance with local AI — or embrace scalability, accessibility, and low entry costs in the cloud.From healthcare diagnostics to autonomous vehicles, from generative chatbots to fraud detection, the future of AI won’t be one-size-fits-all. Instead, it’s about matching infrastructure to use case — and increasingly, hybrid approaches like Apple’s...
2025-09-1907 minGame ChangersNewsletter: Mobile Web Shops - The Great Platform UnbundlingThis week on the Konvoy Newsletter audio edition, host Jackson Vaughan unpacks how mobile web shops are breaking Apple and Google’s stranglehold on payments. What started as a regulatory experiment in South Korea and Europe has exploded into a global shift — and by 2025, 72% of top-grossing mobile games now run their own direct-to-consumer storefronts.With turnkey platforms like Xsolla, Stash, and Appcharge making setup easier than ever, publishers from Playtika to Stillfront are already seeing up to 40% of revenue flow through web shops. The payoff is higher margins, better conversion, and deeper customer relationships — but also new respon...
2025-09-1213 minGame ChangersNewsletter: India’s $23B Ban: A Warning for InvestorsThis week on the Konvoy Newsletter audio edition, host Jason Chapman unpacks India’s sweeping ban on all online real-money gaming — a dramatic policy shift drawing comparisons to America’s Prohibition era. In just three days, lawmakers passed a bill that effectively wiped out a $23 billion industry, raising urgent questions about regulation, innovation, and investor confidence in one of the world’s fastest-growing digital economies.Behind the ban are concerns about suicide prevention, algorithmic manipulation, and national security. But does the data actually support these claims? And why has the government targeted online gaming while leaving social media —...
2025-09-0517 minGame ChangersNewsletter: Digital Gate KeepingThis week on the Konvoy Newsletter audio edition, host Josh Chapman explores the rapidly evolving world of digital gatekeeping — and why age verification is becoming one of the defining challenges of the modern internet.Once marked by anonymity and minimal oversight, the online world is now facing sweeping regulations designed to protect children and teens from adult content, predatory behavior, and high-risk features like online gambling. From U.S. state laws to the EU’s Digital Services Act, governments are shifting from simple honor-system checkboxes to strict, enforceable verification requirements — fundamentally reshaping how platforms onboard and engage users...
2025-08-2709 min
Game ChangersJagex CEO: The Secret to Building Something That Lasts for 25+ YearsFor a quarter of a century, RuneScape has been more than just a game; it's a digital world that has become a second home for millions. But how does such a legacy IP thrive in a modern gaming landscape defined by "flash over substance" development that alienates core communities?The stewardship of this iconic franchise falls to its new CEO, Jon Bellamy, who brings a perspective unheard of in the industry: he's not just a leader, but a 20-year veteran player who understands the game's soul. In this deep-dive conversation, Jon pulls back the curtain to reveal...
2025-08-2144 minGame ChangersNewsletter: Risk-On in the Face of UncertaintyThis week on the Konvoy Newsletter audio edition, host Jason Chapman explores why a generation that feels financially stuck is going “risk-on” — embracing higher-risk, higher-reward behaviors across finance, gaming, and lifestyle in an effort to get ahead.With muted wage growth, skyrocketing living costs, and declining belief in the American dream, more young consumers are rolling the dice — turning to sports betting, retail trading, skill-based games, and even biohacking in search of upside.From sweepstakes platforms and loot boxes to AI-powered homeschooling and side-hustle apps, industries built on volatility are thriving in an environment where stabilit...
2025-08-2107 minGame ChangersNewsletter: AI Kids ToysThis week on the Konvoy Newsletter audio edition, host Jackson Vaughan explores how technology is transforming the $100+ billion kids’ toy market — shifting from dolls and building sets to AI-enabled companions, smart devices, and deeply interactive play.From the late-90s Furby craze to Anki’s expressive robots, the industry’s history is filled with both groundbreaking successes and high-profile failures. Along the way, toys have sparked national security debates, triggered privacy lawsuits, and forced regulators to rethink how children’s data is protected.Now, with advances in local AI, rapid prototyping, and direct-to-consumer sales, startups may be bet...
2025-08-1414 minGame ChangersESA's Game Plan for the Video Game Industry with Stanley Pierre-LouisTired of video games getting a bad rap? Stanley Pierre-Louis, CEO of the Entertainment Software Association, unveils the playbook that turned the gaming industry from a political target into a respected art form. Learn how strategic advocacy and self-regulation built a fortress of trust with both policymakers and parents.With new challenges like AI on the horizon, the lessons from gaming's legislative battles provide a crucial blueprint for any innovative industry trying to protect its creative freedom and foster growth in a world of constant scrutiny.CHAPTERS:00:00 - How Stanley Pierre-Louis Became the...
2025-08-0753 minGame ChangersNewsletter: Satellites & Digital MarketsThis week on Game Changers, host Josh Chapman explores how satellites are unlocking a $157 billion digital opportunity—by bringing the internet to the world’s most remote regions.With 12,000+ satellites now orbiting the Earth and thousands more launching every year, the satellite industry is entering a new phase—one where it’s no longer just about space, but about economic transformation here on Earth.At the center of this revolution is Starlink, which now delivers high-speed internet to 6 million subscribers across 140 countries. This breakthrough in connectivity isn’t just a tech marvel—it’s a commercial cat...
2025-08-0707 minGame ChangersNewsletter: K-pop & GamingThis week on Game Changers, host Jason Chapman explores why K-pop and gaming may be the next global power duo in entertainment.Over the past decade, K-pop has exploded from a regional phenomenon into a worldwide cultural force, redefining fan engagement and monetization. With 150 million fans worldwide, outsized spending power, and a track record of digital-first innovation, the genre is uniquely positioned to converge with gaming—a space that shares its interactive and community-driven DNA.So why hasn’t this collaboration reached its full potential yet—and why is now the inflection point to make it hap...
2025-07-2911 minGame ChangersNewsletter: Banana BallThis week on Game Changers, host Jackson Vaughan explores why the future of gaming might not be radical reinvention—but smart, surprising reinvention of the familiar.From Echo Chess and Balatro to Banana Ball and Fortnite, some of the most engaging experiences today are breathing new life into time-tested formats. These aren’t nostalgia plays—they’re blueprints for how developers can build on what players already love while still delivering something fresh.But why is this remix strategy working so well now? And what does it mean for innovation, IP, and the future of fan enga...
2025-07-1907 minGame ChangersNewsletter: Don’t Play With Your FoodThis week on Game Changers, host Josh Chapman digs into the unexpected ways the restaurant industry is learning from video games. While most diners might not see the parallels between earning loyalty points and leveling up in a game, the strategies behind both are increasingly overlapping.In this episode, we explore how gamification—not full-blown games—is giving restaurants a competitive edge. Whether it’s leaderboards from Chipotle’s Strava challenge, OpenTable’s points system nudging reservations, or even a PUBG victory scoring you a real-life chicken dinner from KFC, the industry is experimenting with playful ways to boost e...
2025-07-1108 minGame ChangersNewsletter: In Reddit We TrustThis week on Game Changers, host Jason Chapman dives into Reddit. In a digital world drowning in AI-generated content and shallow engagement, Reddit stands out by using community-led moderation to build trust, spark consensus, and curate the overwhelming sea of opinions online.But as Reddit rises as a go-to source for everyday decisions—from which video game to buy to which product to trust—it also reveals the limits of community-based curation. What happens when the topics get too complex, too controversial, or too technical for popular opinion to handle?What You’ll Learn in This E...
2025-06-2704 minGame ChangersNewsletter: Flow to Flaws - Vibe CodingThis week on Game Changers, host Josh Chapman explores one of the most promising—and potentially risky—frontiers in software: vibe coding. With the rise of AI and natural language processing, it’s now possible to build fully functioning apps and websites just by describing what you want. No programming skills required.But as vibe coding transforms who gets to build software and how fast they can do it, it also raises serious questions about security, scalability, and what happens when creators don’t know what their code is actually doing.What You’ll Learn in This Ep...
2025-06-2105 minGame ChangersNewsletter: Realism in GamesThis week on Game Changers, host Jackson Vaughan dives into one of the most ambitious frontiers in gaming: the quest for realism. From emotional depth to physical presence, this episode explores how developers are using neuroscience, psychology, and cutting-edge tech to make virtual worlds feel just as real as the physical one.Why do some games stick with us long after we’ve stopped playing? Why do certain moments feel unforgettable, almost like memories we actually lived? Jason unpacks the subtle science of immersion—and why it’s not just about graphics, but about engaging our senses, our bo...
2025-06-1303 minGame ChangersNewsletter: The Great Sensory RebalancingThis week on Game Changers, host Jason Chapman explores a powerful trend quietly reshaping how we engage with the world: the rise of off-screen entertainment. In a culture dominated by screens and digital immersion, Jason dives into why millions are consciously stepping back—reconnecting with reality through podcasts, board games, theme parks, and live events. From the psychology of sensory engagement to the economics behind Disney’s booming parks, this episode unpacks the growing desire for presence in an increasingly virtual world.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• Why podcasts have become the digital native’s...
2025-06-0604 minGame ChangersNewsletter: Drowning In DecisionsThis week on Game Changers, host Josh Chapman dives into the hidden toll of decision-making in our digital age. As we navigate a world overflowing with choices—pinged by notifications, overwhelmed by content, and pulled in countless directions—Josh unpacks the concept of decision fatigue and how technology might be making it worse. From the science of cognitive overload to the psychology of motivation, this episode explores why it’s getting harder to make meaningful decisions—and what we can do about it.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• Why we’re making more daily decision...
2025-05-3004 minGame ChangersNewsletter: Rewiring - A Screenless FutureThis week on Game Changers, host Jason Chapman explores a bold vision for the future of personal technology—one where we rely less on screens and more on seamless, proactive computing. While today’s phones are powerful access points for information, Jason looks ahead to a world where devices quietly work in the background, anticipating our needs without constant interaction. From the rise of smart glasses to the growing influence of AI agents, this episode reimagines how emerging technologies could transform daily life.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• How smartphones have evolved into incredib...
2025-05-2305 minGame ChangersNewsletter: Sports Betting: Take a GambleThis week on Game Changers, host Jackson Vaughan dives into the explosive growth of online sports betting in the U.S., exploring how the industry reached its current $11 billion valuation and forecasted future growth. From the history of gambling to the big players dominating the market, Jackson explores how innovation and new trends like sweepstakes and prediction markets are reshaping the landscape. You'll learn why these alternatives are gaining traction, how they differ from traditional sportsbooks, and what opportunities they bring for both investors and consumers.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The historical evolution of...
2025-05-1605 min
Game ChangersThe Tricky Future of GenAI in Gaming with Alexis Bonte of StillfrontIs your mobile game studio struggling to stand out? Stillfront CEO Alexis Bonte gets real about the brutal competition, why AI is now a survival tool, and how a laser-focused strategy can keep players—and profits—from walking away. This is direct advice for developers navigating today's tough market, from someone who's built and sold a game company and now leads a major group.The mobile game scene is incredibly competitive. Developers are fighting to get noticed, retain players, and manage rising user acquisition costs. It's a crowded, fast-moving space.Broad strategies and simply throwing mone...
2025-05-1550 minGame ChangersNewsletter: Grand Theft Auto VIWelcome to our latest episode of the Konvoy Newsletter podcast, your go-to source for insights at the intersection of gaming and finance. Today, we're diving into the world of Grand Theft Auto VI, a game set to redefine cultural and financial milestones in the gaming industry.Episode Highlights:A Global Gaming Phenomenon:Grand Theft Auto (GTA) stands among gaming icons like Super Mario and Pokémon.Anticipated to generate $7-8 billion within 60 days of release.Game Development Insights:Launch postponed to May 26, 2026, maintaining soaring hype.The first trailer garnered 250 million views, a...
2025-05-0906 minGame ChangersNewsletter: 3D - From Standardized to ScaledIn this episode of Game Changers, Jason Chapman explores how an innovation from Pixar—OpenUSD—laid the groundwork for a revolution in 3D content creation. From blockbuster films to immersive gaming experiences, the process of building digital worlds is notoriously fragmented. Jason breaks down how OpenUSD is becoming the universal translator across tools and teams, enabling smoother collaboration, faster iteration, and richer creativity. Drawing parallels to past tech standards like TCP/IP and SQL, this episode unpacks why OpenUSD might be one of the most important developments in the future of digital creation.Liked what you heard? Subs...
2025-05-0204 minGame ChangersNewsletter: AI Guardians: Nuturing Young MindsIn this episode of Game Changers, Josh Chapman explores how artificial intelligence is becoming more than just a tool for kids — it’s evolving into a curious, patient, and ever-present companion.We unpack how AI is showing up in childhood spaces, from tutoring apps that adapt in real-time to emotional support robots like Milo that help kids practice social interaction. With studies showing big gains in both academic performance and engagement, it’s clear this tech is here to stay — but not without tradeoffs.From affordability and accessibility to concerns around screen time, emotional development, and safe...
2025-04-1803 minGame ChangersNewsletter: IP Licensing: Weathering the StormIn this episode of Game Changers, Jackson Vaughan explores the rising power of IP licensing in today’s gaming landscape—why it’s becoming essential for discoverability, and how developers are using it to drive growth across mobile, PC, and console.We unpack the challenges facing studios today, from rising ad costs to shrinking visibility, and spotlight how familiar brands and characters can give games a vital edge. With examples from Monopoly Go! to Scopely’s billion-dollar strategy, we look at how licensed IP is helping developers cut through the noise, reach high-value players, and extend a game’s l...
2025-04-1803 min
Game ChangersNewsletter: AI Guardians: Nuturing Young Minds
In this episode of Game Changers, Jason Chapman explores the growing role of AI in children’s lives—from education and emotional development to creative play and at-home support. As AI becomes a more visible part of how we interact with technology, we unpack what that means for kids, parents, and educators alike.
We dive into personalized tutoring tools that adapt to each child’s learning style, robots that help build social-emotional skills, and storytelling platforms that bring imagination to life. Plus, we look at how smart monitors and AI companions are reshaping the modern parenting experience—and what safeguards are bein...
2025-04-1106 minGame ChangersNewsletter: Evolution of Console Business Models
In this episode of Game Changers, Jackson Vaughan breaks down the evolution of console business models—from the Magnavox Odyssey’s one-time hardware sale in the 1970s to today’s mix of subscriptions, digital storefronts, and cloud gaming. Along the way, we explore how the introduction of game cartridges sparked the rise of third-party developers, how Nintendo’s 30% licensing fee shaped the modern industry, and why console makers began selling hardware at a loss to win long-term loyalty.
With Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo now deploying distinct strategies—cloud-first, ecosystem-focused, or exclusive-driven—the business of consoles is more complex than ever. What does th...
2025-04-0405 minGame ChangersNewsletter: The Lifeblood of Robotics
In this episode of Game Changers, Josh Chapman explores the growing intersection of gaming and robotics. While robotics has long been a frontier of innovation, its development is now accelerating—driven by open-source tools like the Robot Operating System (ROS) and game engines like Unreal and Unity.
With simulation becoming a key tool for robotics training and hybrid physical-digital gameplay on the rise, gaming is shaping the future of robotics in unexpected ways. Will this convergence redefine interactive entertainment? Or are we still in the early days of robotics-driven gameplay?
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2025-03-2806 minGame ChangersNewsletter: PC Gaming Challenges, Unpacked
In this episode of Game Changers, Jackson Vaughan dives into the shifting landscape of PC gaming. While the market has grown steadily, with nearly 1.9 billion players worldwide, recent headwinds—like a 21% drop in playtime, rising hardware costs, and cloud gaming’s rapid rise—are challenging its dominance.
With consoles catching up and game discovery becoming harder, is PC gaming at risk of losing its edge? Or will its customization, global reach, and social integration keep it ahead? Tune in to explore the future of PC gaming.
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2025-03-1507 minGame ChangersNewsletter: Amazon Bets on Religion
In this episode of Game Changers, Managing Partner Jason Chapman unpacks Amazon’s $100M investment in The House of David, a faith-based series that’s already climbing the charts. Faith-driven content is seeing a resurgence, with Gen Z increasingly turning to spirituality—a trend shaping not just movies and TV, but gaming as well.
With 36% of young Christian players open to faith-based games, could this be the next frontier? From Assassin’s Creed to Doom, religious themes have already made their way into mainstream titles—but what if a game fully embraced biblical storytelling? And what risks do these projects face? Tune...
2025-03-0804 minGame ChangersNewsletter: Agentic Advertising
In this episode of Game Changers, Managing Partner Josh Chapman explores how AI agents could transform digital advertising—eliminating intrusive tracking and irrelevant ads while curating only what truly matters to you.
With digital advertising expected to hit $663B by 2027, AI-driven ad filtering could reshape industries, including gaming, where mobile game discovery and monetization could be revolutionized. Could AI agents negotiate on your behalf, ensuring you only see valuable offers? Who will control these AI assistants—independent platforms or tech giants?
Tune in for a deep dive into the future of AI-powered advertising and its impact on gaming, digital marketing, and...
2025-02-2806 minGame ChangersNewsletter: Empathetic Machines
Join Konvoy Managing Partner Josh Chapman as he unpacks our latest newsletter topic: affective computing and its impact on gaming.
Can technology truly understand human emotions? From early psychological theories to AI-driven emotion tracking, we explore how gaming experiences could adapt in real time based on player moods. Could this be the next frontier in game design, or are we still years away from meaningful applications? Tune in as we break down the potential, the challenges, and what this means for the future of gaming.
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2025-02-2105 minGame ChangersNewsletter: The Sound of Music
Join Konvoy Managing Partner Jackson Vaughan as he unpacks our latest newsletter topic: the intersection of gaming and music. From the early days of chiptune to dynamic, real-time soundtracks, music has shaped how we experience games. But what’s next? While game music is more advanced and accessible than ever, will we see major innovation—or just incremental improvements? Tune in as we explore the past, present, and future of music in gaming.
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2025-02-1404 minGame ChangersNewsletter: Gaming Will Revitalize Consumer Investing
Join Konvoy Managing Partner, Josh Chapman, as he explores the future of consumer investing and why gaming is poised to bring VCs back to the space.
For years, venture funding has leaned toward enterprise markets, leaving consumer investments on the back burner. But that’s shifting. Gaming companies are driving some of the biggest opportunities in consumer tech, and with major exits on the horizon, we see a wave of renewed interest coming.
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2025-02-0705 minGame ChangersNewsletter: Gaming Subscriptions Are Losing Their Value
Join Konvoy Managing Partner Jason Chapman as he unpacks our latest newsletter topic: the future of gaming subscriptions. While streaming services thrive on constant content consumption, gaming habits don’t always align—players invest months into just a few titles, making all-you-can-play libraries less compelling. With the rise of free-to-play games and evolving monetization strategies, can these services stay relevant? Tune in as we explore how gaming subscriptions must adapt to stay in the game.
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2025-02-0404 minGame ChangersNewsletter: Switch 2 Expectations
In this new series of Game Changers, we’re bringing Konvoy’s weekly written newsletter to life with engaging audio episodes! Join Konvoy Managing Partner Jackson Vaughan as he dives into our most recent topic: Nintendo’s highly anticipated Switch 2 and its expectations. We’ll unpack its potential impact on the future of handheld gaming, how it builds on Nintendo’s storied legacy of innovation, and why expectations may fall short compared to its predecessor.
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2025-01-2703 min
Drinks Adventures - Wine, beer, whisky, gin & more with James AtkinsonKeg thieves meet their match with KonvoyWe're joined this episode by Wade Rushton-Clarke, chief executive officer, Australia and New Zealand at keg rental company Konvoy Kegs.The issue of lost and stolen kegs has long plagued brewers in Australia. But you may have seen earlier this year, a spike in instances of large-scale keg theft by opportunists who were then flogging the empty kegs off as scrap metal.This unscrupulous practice is very financially damaging for brewers who have a lot of money tied up in kegs, which they must be able to access in a timely fashion to supply their...
2024-08-2724 minGame ChangersEd Fries - Xbox
In this episode of Game Changers, Josh Chapman, Managing Partner of Konvoy, sits down with Ed Fries, one of the visionaries who led the team that created the first Xbox at Microsoft. Ed began his career developing Microsoft Excel and Word before transitioning to gaming. He founded Microsoft Game Studios and expanded the team from 50 to over 1200 people, publishing over 100 games and leaving a significant mark on the industry. Today, Ed supports independent game developers through his venture fund, 1Up Ventures, and explores the intersection of art and video games. Don't miss this insightful episode!
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2024-07-1245 min
Game ChangersEd Fries - XboxIn this episode of Game Changers, Josh Chapman, Managing Partner of Konvoy, sits down with Ed Fries, one of the visionaries who led the team that created the first Xbox at Microsoft. Ed began his career developing Microsoft Excel and Word before transitioning to gaming. He founded Microsoft Game Studios and expanded the team from 50 to over 1200 people, publishing over 100 games and leaving a significant mark on the industry. Today, Ed supports independent game developers through his venture fund, 1Up Ventures, and explores the intersection of art and video games. Don't miss this insightful episode!
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2024-07-1245 minGame ChangersEmily Greer - Kongregate
In this episode of Game Changers, Jackson Vaughan, Managing Partner of Konvoy, is joined by Emily Greer, a serial gaming entrepreneur, investor, and advisor. Emily previously led Double Loop Games, a women-led mobile game studio, and was the CEO and co-founder of Kongregate, a top browser and mobile games platform. Under her leadership, Kongregate grew to 18M MAU, pioneering free-to-play games in the West and serving 200 million players in 5 years. Emily is renowned for her insights on the economics and psychology of free-to-play games.
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2024-06-0744 minGame ChangersEmily Greer - KongregateIn this episode of Game Changers, Jackson Vaughan, Managing Partner of Konvoy, is joined by Emily Greer, a serial gaming entrepreneur, investor, and advisor. Emily previously led Double Loop Games, a women-led mobile game studio, and was the CEO and co-founder of Kongregate, a top browser and mobile games platform. Under her leadership, Kongregate grew to 18M MAU, pioneering free-to-play games in the West and serving 200 million players in 5 years. Emily is renowned for her insights on the economics and psychology of free-to-play games.
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2024-06-0744 minGame ChangersKevin Lin - Twitch
In this episode of Game Changers, Jason Chapman, Managing Partner of Konvoy, is joined by Kevin Lin, one of the pioneering founders of Twitch. Kevin and his cofounders sold Twitch to Amazon in 2014 for $970m, at the time being Amazon’s largest acquisition. As Twitch’s long-time COO, Kevin brought live social video to hundreds of millions of people around the world, helping thousands of creators make a living building their communities around live shared experiences. Tune in as he shares invaluable insights and anecdotes from his journey with Twitch and beyond.
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2024-05-0334 minGame ChangersKevin Lin - TwitchIn this episode of Game Changers, Jason Chapman, Managing Partner of Konvoy, is joined by Kevin Lin, one of the pioneering founders of Twitch. Kevin and his cofounders sold Twitch to Amazon in 2014 for $970m, at the time being Amazon’s largest acquisition. As Twitch’s long-time COO, Kevin brought live social video to hundreds of millions of people around the world, helping thousands of creators make a living building their communities around live shared experiences. Tune in as he shares invaluable insights and anecdotes from his journey with Twitch and beyond.
If you found today's episode as insightful as we h...
2024-05-0334 minGame ChangersBrian Ward - Savvy Games Group
In this episode of Game Changers, Jason Chapman, Managing Partner of Konvoy, sits down with Brian Ward, the CEO of Savvy Games Group. Prior to leading Savvy, Brian held key positions, including head of worldwide studios at Activision Blizzard, where he played a pivotal role in launching blockbuster gaming titles. His executive background spans industry giants such as EA and Microsoft, and now under his leadership, Savvy Games Group has grown to a global workforce of approximately 3,500 employees in just two years, solidifying its presence in gaming. Listen in on the discussion as we explore Brian's fascinating journey and glean...
2024-04-0524 minGame ChangersBrian Ward - Savvy Games GroupIn this episode of Game Changers, Jason Chapman, Managing Partner of Konvoy, sits down with Brian Ward, the CEO of Savvy Games Group. Prior to leading Savvy, Brian held key positions, including head of worldwide studios at Activision Blizzard, where he played a pivotal role in launching blockbuster gaming titles. His executive background spans industry giants such as EA and Microsoft, and now under his leadership, Savvy Games Group has grown to a global workforce of approximately 3,500 employees in just two years, solidifying its presence in gaming. Listen in on the discussion as we explore Brian's fascinating journey and glean...
2024-04-0524 minGame ChangersKevin Segalla - Tilting Point
In this episode of Game Changers, Josh Chapman, Managing Partner of Konvoy, sits down with Kevin Segalla, the visionary founder and CEO of Tilting Point, a powerhouse in the realm of free-to-play games publishing. With over 80 game titles under its belt, Tilting Point stands at the forefront of the industry through strategic partnerships and acquisitions. Since its inception in 2012, Kevin has led Tilting Point to remarkable growth, boasting a global team spanning major locations such as New York, Barcelona, Kyiv, Seoul, Miami, and Vancouver. Join us as we delve into Kevin's fascinating story and insights from his wealth of experience...
2024-02-2346 minGame ChangersKevin Segalla - Tilting PointIn this episode of Game Changers, Josh Chapman, Managing Partner of Konvoy, sits down with Kevin Segalla, the visionary founder and CEO of Tilting Point, a powerhouse in the realm of free-to-play games publishing. With over 80 game titles under its belt, Tilting Point stands at the forefront of the industry through strategic partnerships and acquisitions. Since its inception in 2012, Kevin has led Tilting Point to remarkable growth, boasting a global team spanning major locations such as New York, Barcelona, Kyiv, Seoul, Miami, and Vancouver. Join us as we delve into Kevin's fascinating story and insights from his wealth of experience...
2024-02-2346 minGame ChangersRalf Reichert - ESL
In this episode of Game Changers, Jason Chapman, Managing Partner of Konvoy, engages in a discussion with Ralf Reichert, a founding leader of esports, having shaped the industry for the past 20 years. Ralf co-founded ESL with the aim of creating significant stages for a new sport that would elevate players to global stardom. What began as a pursuit for quick win evolved into a lifelong journey, culminating in ESL's position as the largest esports brand. In a billion-dollar transaction in 2022, ESL merged with Faceit to form the ESL Faceit Group - EFG. Ralf, now an active angel investor, primarily serves...
2024-01-2632 minGame ChangersRalf Reichert - ESLIn this episode of Game Changers, Jason Chapman, Managing Partner of Konvoy, engages in a discussion with Ralf Reichert, a founding leader of esports, having shaped the industry for the past 20 years. Ralf co-founded ESL with the aim of creating significant stages for a new sport that would elevate players to global stardom. What began as a pursuit for quick win evolved into a lifelong journey, culminating in ESL's position as the largest esports brand. In a billion-dollar transaction in 2022, ESL merged with Faceit to form the ESL Faceit Group - EFG. Ralf, now an active angel investor, primarily serves...
2024-01-2632 min
Female VC LabE088: Dani Tran: KonvoyDani is an investor at Konvoy, a VC focused on the technology, infrastructure, and platforms of the gaming and interactive entertainment industries. Dani joined Konvoy's investment team in 2021 and works across the entire lifecycle from sourcing to diligence to supporting founders as a Board Observer. Prior to joining Konvoy, Dani worked for the Corporate Strategy and M&A team at Activision Blizzard and was a consultant at McKinsey & Company.
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2024-01-2512 min
Female VC LabE088: Dani Tran: KonvoyDani is an investor at Konvoy, a VC focused on the technology, infrastructure, and platforms of the gaming and interactive entertainment industries. Dani joined Konvoy's investment team in 2021 and works across the entire lifecycle from sourcing to diligence to supporting founders as a Board Observer. Prior to joining Konvoy, Dani worked for the Corporate Strategy and M&A team at Activision Blizzard and was a consultant at McKinsey & Company.
2024-01-2510 min
Geeks Of The Valley#90: Navigating the Gaming Revolution with Konvoy Ventures' Josh ChapmanJosh Chapman is a co-founder and Managing Partner at Konvoy, a venture capital firm that invests in early stage companies in the video gaming industry. Their firm focuses on companies building technology, infrastructure, and platforms in the gaming industry. Prior to founding Konvoy, Josh worked at Blackrock and Morgan Stanley in New York City.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshchapmanb/
2023-12-1822 min
Geeks Of The Valley#90: Navigating the Gaming Revolution with Konvoy Ventures' Josh ChapmanJosh Chapman is a co-founder and Managing Partner at Konvoy, a venture capital firm that invests in early stage companies in the video gaming industry. Their firm focuses on companies building technology, infrastructure, and platforms in the gaming industry. Prior to founding Konvoy, Josh worked at Blackrock and Morgan Stanley in New York City. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshchapmanb/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeksofthevalley/support
2023-12-1822 minGame ChangersTim Fields - Wizards of the Coast
In this episode of Game Changers, Jason Chapman, Managing Partner of Konvoy, has a captivating discussion with Tim Fields, a gaming industry veteran boasting over 25 years of experience. Tim's career spans pivotal roles in creating, managing, and leading game companies, contributing significantly to iconic franchises like Call of Duty, Halo, Marvel, Disney, Need for Speed, and more. Tim's latest endeavor, the book "Game Development 2042," takes center stage as he shares insights into his expertise in company leadership, studio building, and product design. Join us as we explore Tim's lifelong dedication to collaborating with talented individuals, crafting games and software that...
2023-12-1534 minGame ChangersTim Fields - Wizards of the CoastIn this episode of Game Changers, Jason Chapman, Managing Partner of Konvoy, has a captivating discussion with Tim Fields, a gaming industry veteran boasting over 25 years of experience. Tim's career spans pivotal roles in creating, managing, and leading game companies, contributing significantly to iconic franchises like Call of Duty, Halo, Marvel, Disney, Need for Speed, and more. Tim's latest endeavor, the book "Game Development 2042," takes center stage as he shares insights into his expertise in company leadership, studio building, and product design. Join us as we explore Tim's lifelong dedication to collaborating with talented individuals, crafting games and software that...
2023-12-1534 minGame ChangersMichael Pachter - Wedbush Securities
In the latest episode of Game Changers, Josh Chapman, Managing Partner at Konvoy, sits down with Michael Pachter, Managing Director at Wedbush Securities. Join them as they dive into Michael’s career at Wedbush, uncovering his insightful perspectives on the ever-evolving trends in the gaming industry. Michael not only shares some intriguing predictions for the industry's future but also reflects on pivotal moments that have shaped its course during his tenure.
If you found today's episode as insightful as we have, we invite you to show your support by leaving a review, hitting the like button, and subscribing to the Ga...
2023-11-3040 minGame ChangersMichael Pachter - Wedbush SecuritiesIn the latest episode of Game Changers, Josh Chapman, Managing Partner at Konvoy, sits down with Michael Pachter, Managing Director at Wedbush Securities. Join them as they dive into Michael’s career at Wedbush, uncovering his insightful perspectives on the ever-evolving trends in the gaming industry. Michael not only shares some intriguing predictions for the industry's future but also reflects on pivotal moments that have shaped its course during his tenure.
If you found today's episode as insightful as we have, we invite you to show your support by leaving a review, hitting the like button, and subscribing to the Ga...
2023-11-3040 minGame ChangersHolly Liu - Kabam
In the latest episode of Game Changers, Jackson Vaughan, Managing Partner at Konvoy, engages in a conversation with Holly Liu, the co-founder of Kabam. Together they look back on how Holly built one of the most successful mobile game publishers in the industry, and how she is now moving on to invest in the next generation of founders, and their vision for the future.
If you found today's episode as insightful as we have, we invite you to show your support by leaving a review, hitting the like button, and subscribing to the Game Changers podcast wherever you get your...
2023-10-2744 minGame ChangersHolly Liu - KabamIn the latest episode of Game Changers, Jackson Vaughan, Managing Partner at Konvoy, engages in a conversation with Holly Liu, the co-founder of Kabam. Together they look back on how Holly built one of the most successful mobile game publishers in the industry, and how she is now moving on to invest in the next generation of founders, and their vision for the future.
If you found today's episode as insightful as we have, we invite you to show your support by leaving a review, hitting the like button, and subscribing to the Game Changers podcast wherever you get your...
2023-10-2744 minGame ChangersCharles Huang - Guitar Hero
Host: Josh Chapman
In the latest episode of Game Changers, Josh Chapman, Managing Partner at Konvoy, engages in a conversation with Charles Huang, the creator of the iconic franchise, Guitar Hero. Together, they revisit how the Guitar Hero series was created, launched, and acquired by Activision.
If you found today's episode as insightful as we have, we invite you to show your support by leaving a review, hitting the like button, and subscribing to the Game Changers podcast wherever you get your podcasts. And for those eager to delve deeper into the ever-evolving gaming industry, don't miss the opportunity to...
2023-09-2942 minGame ChangersAlexander Seropian - Halo
Host: Jason Chapman
In the latest episode of Game Changers, Jason Chapman, Managing Partner at Konvoy, engages in a conversation with Alexander Seropian, the visionary who created Bungie, the studio behind the iconic Halo Series. Together, they revisit Alex's journey as an operator selling to three different major companies, Microsoft, Disney, and EA. And of course, how he redefined gaming and gave us the iconic franchise, Halo.
If you found today's episode as insightful as we have, we invite you to show your support by leaving a review, hitting the like button, and subscribing to the Game Changers podcast wherever...
2023-09-2941 minGame ChangersCharles Huang - Guitar HeroHost: Josh Chapman
In the latest episode of Game Changers, Josh Chapman, Managing Partner at Konvoy, engages in a conversation with Charles Huang, the creator of the iconic franchise, Guitar Hero. Together, they revisit how the Guitar Hero series was created, launched, and acquired by Activision.
If you found today's episode as insightful as we have, we invite you to show your support by leaving a review, hitting the like button, and subscribing to the Game Changers podcast wherever you get your podcasts. And for those eager to delve deeper into the ever-evolving gaming industry, don't miss the opportunity to...
2023-09-2942 minGame ChangersAlexander Seropian - HaloHost: Jason Chapman
In the latest episode of Game Changers, Jason Chapman, Managing Partner at Konvoy, engages in a conversation with Alexander Seropian, the visionary who created Bungie, the studio behind the iconic Halo Series. Together, they revisit Alex's journey as an operator selling to three different major companies, Microsoft, Disney, and EA. And of course, how he redefined gaming and gave us the iconic franchise, Halo.
If you found today's episode as insightful as we have, we invite you to show your support by leaving a review, hitting the like button, and subscribing to the Game Changers podcast wherever...
2023-09-2941 minGame ChangersKun Gao - Crunchyroll
Host: Jason Chapman
In our debut episode of Game Changers, Jason Chapman, Managing Partner at Konvoy, engages in a conversation with Kun Gao, the visionary founder of Crunchyroll. Together, they revisit Kun's remarkable journey, from a humble solution for a specific need to the monumental creation of Crunchyroll, a platform that redefined our consumption of anime.
If you found today's episode as insightful as we have, we invite you to show your support by leaving a review, hitting the like button, and subscribing to the Game Changers podcast wherever you get your podcasts. And for those eager to delve deeper...
2023-09-2942 minGame ChangersKun Gao - CrunchyrollHost: Jason Chapman
In our debut episode of Game Changers, Jason Chapman, Managing Partner at Konvoy, engages in a conversation with Kun Gao, the visionary founder of Crunchyroll. Together, they revisit Kun's remarkable journey, from a humble solution for a specific need to the monumental creation of Crunchyroll, a platform that redefined our consumption of anime.
If you found today's episode as insightful as we have, we invite you to show your support by leaving a review, hitting the like button, and subscribing to the Game Changers podcast wherever you get your podcasts. And for those eager to delve deeper...
2023-09-2942 min2023-09-2201 min2023-09-2201 min
My Biggest LessonJosh Chapman: Ask a lot of Questions and Embrace Active ListeningThis week Adam speaks with Josh Chapman, co-founder and managing partner at Konvoy Ventures, an early- stage VC firm focused on investing in the global video gaming industry. Josh connected his finance experience working at BlackRock and Morgan Stanley with his passion for video games to launch Konvoy Ventures. In this episode, Josh shares a Colorado company he's excited about, advice for board members and investors, plus, his biggest lesson around the impact self awareness to asks the right questions and truly consider the outcome of those answers.Listen now on: Amazon Music (Alexa) | Spotify | Apple Podcasts Ko...
2023-05-2522 min
Aussie Beer Voyage#5 - Marie-Anne from Konvoy KegsYou might have seen the kegs hanging around various breweries being used as door stops, chairs or tables, but there's a lot that goes into running a keg business for the craft beer industry. Marie-Anne is one of the Konvoy legends that Adsy wanted to chat to. She has a fancy title of Business Account Manager, but there's more to Marie-Anne and Konvoy Kegs than meets the eye. They're also one of our main sponsors of the show, having supported us from the start before we even really knew what we were doing.
Credits
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2023-03-2319 min
Radio Brews NewsBrews News Week #406 Dark CloudsThis week is a big one for news including Konvoy's equity raise, and market fears end the Stomping Ground, Good Drinks deal. Please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcasting app. It costs nothing and helps other beer lovers discover the podcast!
Konvoy announces equity raise and GABS partnership
GDA & Stomping Ground pull out of planned acquisition
Market fears end Stomping Ground/ Good Drinks deal
Endeavour Group revenue grows; retail sales decline
NZ Hops Ltd unveils Superdelic
New CEO as Triple-1-Three rebuilds post COVID
Black Hops announces new CEO...
2023-02-161h 08
Aussie Beer VoyageAussie Beer Voyage PreviewHi, we're Adsy & Joel from Aussie Beer Voyage (ABV). Follow us on all the socials. You can find links on our website.
Here's a quick preview of some of of the content you will find us sharing as we move forward. We're dropping episodes both visually on YouTube and our website, as well as audio podcasting on your favourite device and platform. We're here, we're coming, and we're excited!
Preview features: Charlie Hodgson, Helios Brewing, 4 Hearts, Konvoy, Bumnut Brewing, Craftapped Australia, Brewdog Australia, Hiker Brewing and more!
BONUS: If you're in...
2022-12-2101 min
Naavik Gaming PodcastJason Chapman: How Konvoy Ventures Invests in GamingIn this episode, Jason Chapman – co-founder and managing partner of Konvoy Ventures – joins Naavik co-founder Aaron Bush to discuss:#1 The origins, present state, and core theses of Konvoy Ventures#2 What technology and platform trends Jason is excited about#3 What attributes the Konvoy team looks for in the teams and founders it backs#4 The current state of the venture market, including where we are in the latest web3 cycle#5 Lessons learned in scaling an investment firm...
2022-10-3050 min
Radio Brews NewsBrews News Week #386 Collaboration is KeyThis week the team discuss Konvoy's expansion into Europe, a run in with ABAC for Better Beer and concerns over sugar in beer. Please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcasting app. It costs nothing and helps other beer lovers discover the podcast!
Konvoy expands into Europe
Endeavour launches retail marketing arm
Better Beer ABAC complaint upheld
Concerns over beer sugar content and claims
Lessons Learned: Woopi Brewing Co.
Brewlab Qld seeks participants for industry workshops
Our partners
Bintani - Connecting brewers and distillers to...
2022-09-1543 min
ShowUsThe Esports Biz Show: Esports Investments with Philip Collins of Konvoy VenturesThe Esports Biz Show: Esports attorney Justin M. Jacobson Esq. interviews Philip Collins of Konvoy Ventures on the company's investments in the esports and video game space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-08-0931 min
GAITKeepers from Simmons & SimmonsThe frontier of gaming - part one“The frontier of gaming – part one”The frontier of gaming is our three-part series where we sat down with special guest Philip Collins of Konvoy Ventures, a gaming focussed venture capital firm based in Denver, Colorado. Together with Vishal Patel (Digital Business) and James Cherry (Contentious Tax), Philip covers a range of topics including web3/blockchain gaming and the latest market developments. In this first episode of our Frontier of Gaming three part series, we focus on the Konvoy Ventures view on the future of gaming and market trends.
2022-07-1521 min
Beer O'Clock AustraliaEpisode 36 - Nick Becker of Konvoy Kegs & a Cellar Classic
Welcome back to the Beer O'Clock podcast, it's been a long, long time between drinks! I've had an incredibly hectic last couple of months, which has seen the podcast fall by the wayside a little. I've got to issue a small apology to Nick Becker from Konvoy, our interview subject this episode, for the tardiness in getting this up!
If this is your first time listening to a Beer O'Clock Australia podcast, welcome! We change the segments up a little each month, however most months we'll discuss some of t...
2022-07-121h 03
Byteside: tech + digital cultureCan beer be more efficient? Konvoy is showing the wayIt's great to get back into a pub and have a draft of the good stuff again. But moving beer from brewery to bar is a logistical mess that only got harder during lockdowns. Konvoy has been helping brewers make all that easier with data-enabled kegs and a system that not only makes moving them around more efficient but also lowers their carbon footprint. Win, win. We're talking to Adam Trippe-Smith, owner and founder of Konvoy, about making beer easier to move around. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-04-2239 min
The ExecutiveJosh Chapman, Managing Partner of Konvoy VenturesJosh Chapman is the Managing Partner of Konvoy Ventures, an early-stage venture fund investing exclusively in platforms and technologies in video gaming. Konvoy has invested in over 21 companies and is now investing out of their second fund of approximately $65M. Prior to co-founding Konvoy Ventures, Josh was an analyst at BlackRock, sales and trading at Morgan Stanley and a management consultant at Toptal. https://www.theexecutive.io/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/68726260
2022-03-3136 min
Funding & DisruptingKonvoy VC - Investing in Gaming, Blockchain & NFTsThis week’s episode of Funding & Disrupting presented by Oura Collective welcomes Josh Chapman, Managing Partner at Konvoy Ventures. Keith interviews Josh to know more about Investing in Gaming, Blockchain & NFTsStory Notes:Working Early on With BlackRock as an AnalystTransition to Venture CapitalVideo Gaming IndustryAll About Konvoy Investing in the Gaming IndustryWhat is Genopets Blockchain Gaming CompanySpecific Aspect that you Find Most Promising About the PlatformNFT Market Aspect Two Types of NFTsFounders of GenopetsWhat is Co-Investing QA Process in Making an InvestmentWhat Makes you Invest in GenopetsAdvise in Developing Technology PlatformThank you for j...
2022-01-1134 min
Radio Brews NewsBrews News Week #343 Siri SaysThis week the team recognise a milestone for the Independent Brewers Association, and discuss Konvoy Keg's plans for expansion and updates on the Coca-Cola situation. Please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcasting app. It costs nothing and helps other beer lovers discover the podcast!
Craft beer association marks first decade
Coca-Cola to exit beer in Australia, sell Feral
Konvoy raises $30 million to fund expansion
Mighty Craft $5.8m raise
“Middle ground” for Qld takeaway proposals
Our partners
2021-11-0459 min
Build Me A BreweryBeer Packaging Part 2 - Nick Becker from KONVOY KegsPart 2 of the Beer Packaging segment, I meet up with Nick Becker from Konvoy Kegs to talk about how they help breweries with rental and leasing options for their keg fleet management. Nick was an investor of the famous Harts Pub in the Sydney Rocks area, and then following other Harts Pub owner Mark Fethers to start the Rocks Brewery now over in Alexandria.He then found himself working for Kegstar along with founder and multiple beer entrepreneur Adam Trippe-Smith. Following Kegstar’s acquisition by Brambles in 2015, loyalties started to shift with having to adapt to...
2021-02-2355 min
Crashing Up🎙️Crashing Up Podcast - Taylor Hurst🎙️Crashing Up Podcast Meet Taylor Hurst. Taylor is a Senior Associate at Konvoy Ventures where he focuses on investing in video gaming technology. By years end, the 2020 gaming market is expected to bring in over $159 billion dollars from a community of 2.7 billion global gamers. Initial thought of as a lazy hobby, gaming has now transformed into wildly lucrative career. In addition to the gamers and streamers, there are millions of others who work to build the tools and infrastructure necessary to develop, deploy, and market all of the games we know and love. 🎧...
2020-12-0733 min
Deconstructor of FunUnity's IPO | Growth, Risks, and Valuation!Today we are going to be discussing Unity’s IPO. I think we all know Unity’s business as a cross-platform game development engine… but in particular, we will discuss:
#1. Current business and sources of revenue
#2. Growth prospects
#3. Key risks
#4. Competition
#5. Valuation
And with us today to speak to all of these issues and more are (Twitter):
Jason Chapman from Konvoy Ventures (@konvoyventures)
Aaron Bush from The Motley Fool and Master the Meta Newsletter (@aaronbush100)
Matthew Kanterman from Bloomberg Intelligence (@theKantoarbot)
Host:
Joe Kim from L...
2020-09-1847 min
not your dad's vcInvesting in Video Games with Konvoy VenturesJackson Vaughan (@konvoyventures) is a gamer. Jackson is a General Partner and Co-founder of Konvoy Ventures, a Denver-based seed-stage fund investing in the infrastructure technology, tools, and platforms of tomorrow’s video gaming industry. Jackson grew up playing Counterstrike, Halo, and Goldeneye with his two best friends, and now he invests in the underlying tech that drives these games forward with them. Tell me he's not living every nerd's wet dream. In this episode, Jackson breaks down what first-time managers don't know about the fundraising process that they should, he discusses decision-making dynamics in a...
2020-09-011h 02
Radio Brews NewsDonald Mace - Bridge Road BreweryThis week, we continue our swing through the High Country Brewery Trail and return to Beechworth and Bridge Road Brewing. Bridge Road Brewery’s founder Ben Kraus has been a regular guest through the life of this podcast, but as we discussed last year he planned over a couple of years to set the business up so he and his family could move to his partner Maria’s home Austria and live there for two years. And this conversation is the first time we have spoken with with Bridge Road’s CEO Donald Mace. After our re...
2020-03-1742 min
Radio Brews NewsNathan Cowan - Billson's BreweryThis week, we return to the High Country Brewery Trail to visit Beechworth’s ‘other’ brewery Billson’s. A recent addition to the Beechworth tourism scene, Billson’s is very much a labour of love for exercise physiologist-turned brand consultant-turned brewery owner Nathan Cowan. It is built above a natural spring, from which water is sourced for all the beverages produced on site. Operating as a brewery for almost 60 years Victoria's temperance movement saw it switch to cordials in the 1920s. Nathan Cowan has maintained the cordial business, and has returned brewing and added disti...
2020-03-1035 min
upsideCC024: investing in the picks and shovels of esports and gaming // a Coffee Chat with Josh Chapman (Konvoy Ventures)Interview begins: 05:19Debrief begins: 55:13Josh Chapman is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Konvoy Ventures.Konvoy is an early-stage venture fund focused exclusively on esports & video gaming. They are dedicated to partnering with and supporting founders in this industry at the earliest stages.Konvoy was founded in 2017 and based in Denver, Colorado.We discuss:Gaming in social context (12:03)Women in gaming (17:04)The difference between Esports and gaming (18:47)Esports on the collegiate league (20:27)Streamers rising to the challenge ( 24:29)Twitch vs. YouTube (27:46)About Konvoy (45:35)Three ways to invest in Esports (58:27)...
2019-07-011h 04
Working Dads89: Josh Chapman | Founder of KonvoyKonvoy is an esports investing platform bringing vetted startups in front of our curated list of accredited investors. With 380 million people watching esports, this space is quickly accelerating.
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2017-07-3143 min
An Earful of Convoy/Cocktail/You've Got Mail/JumperEarful of Convoy: Episode 8 (0:35:00 - 0:40:00)A few teeth less, but five minutes more! The Krafty Konvoy Krew put down their book, man, and meet Bob Bookman, a certain police officer who Hates Truckers. Siding against him, the radio crew recaps the thrills and spills, and Holy Jumpers!, there are plenty. Billboards, bears, and Bookmen, what more kould Konvoy (k)fans (k)want?
2016-03-1900 min