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IsraeltechInside Google's Startup Secrets ft. Yuval Passov from Google for Startups🌍 Innovation at its Core: Yuval Passov Talks Startups, Tech, and Resilience! 🌍In this exciting sit-down with IsraelTech, we had the honor of speaking with Yuval Passov, the visionary Head of Google for Startups, who’s spent over a decade shaping startup ecosystems across Israel, Africa, and the Middle EastYuval dives deep into his journey from founding Google Israel's gaming team to mentoring global startups, leading digital health programs, and fostering groundbreaking innovation in emerging markets. We explored:- How Israeli founders redefine “chutzpah” by pushing limits in tech and...2025-01-2935 min
Game On! AsiaGame On! Asia 015 - Mobile gaming ecosystem - Interview with Ronen Mense, President & Managing Director, APAC at AppsFlyerMake sure to check our new website: gameonasia.net where you can listen to our previous episodes. The leading podcast on mobile games in Asia, all you need to know about mobile gaming in Asia, game developers and the gaming industry.In this episode, I am talking with Ronen Mense, President & Managing Director, APAC at AppsFlyerWhy should you listen to episode #15 of Game On! Asia?You will be able to explore the topics below: Ronen's Personal upbringing as a European; educated in America; growing up in Taipei; working in China; being...2022-01-1848 min
Game On! AsiaGame On! Asia 014 - Mobile gaming ecosystem in India - Interview with Sagi Schliesser, CEO & Founder CrazyLabsMake sure to check our new website: gameonasia.net where you can listen to our previous episodes. The leading podcast on mobile games in Asia, all you need to know about mobile gaming in Asia, game developers and the gaming industry.In this episode, I am talking with Sagi Schliesser, CEO & Founder CrazyLabsWhy should you listen to episode #14 of Game On! Asia? You will be able to explore the topics below: Why did Crazylabs decide to open a hub in India? What are the similarities between the gaming markets in India an...2021-11-2639 min
Game On! AsiaGame On! Asia 013 - Mobile gaming ecosystem in India - Interview with Manish Agarwal, CEO of Nazara TechnologiesMake sure to check our new website: gameonasia.net where you can listen to our previous episodes. The leading podcast on mobile games in Asia, all you need to know about mobile gaming in Asia, game developers and the gaming industry.In this episode, I am talking with Manish Agarwal, CEO of Nazara TechnologiesWhy should you listen to episode #12 of Game On! Asia?In this episode we will focus on India and discuss: Why is gaming the best form of entertainment for GenY and GenZ? The big opportunity for growth will...2021-11-1129 min
Game On! AsiaGame On! Asia 012 - Mobile gaming ecosystem in Korea- Interview with Daehyun An, NextGen Growth Lead, Kakao EntertainmentMake sure to check our new website: gameonasia.net where you can listen to our previous episodes. The leading podcast on mobile games in Asia.In this episode, I am talking with Daehyun An, NextGen Growth Lead, Kakao Entertainment.Why should you listen to episode #12 of Game On! Asia? In this episode we will focus on Korea and discuss: What are Webtoons and how is it connected to games? Why do you need to have your Anime IP in order to be successful in Asia? What kind of games can be successful i...2021-10-2843 min
Game On! AsiaGame On! Asia 011 - Mobile gaming ecosystem in China- Interview with Lisa Cosmas Hanson, President, Niko PartnersMake sure to check our new website: gameonasia.net where you can listen to our previous episodes. The leading podcast on mobile games in Asia.In this episode, I am talking with Lisa Cosmas Hanson, President, Niko Partners, - The Leader in Asian Games Market Intelligence. Why should you listen to episode #11 of Game On! Asia? This is the best episode ever, and one of the best ways to explore the mobile gaming ecosystem in Asia.In this episode you will focus on China: How does the latest restriction for young people t...2021-10-1434 min
Game On! AsiaGame On! Asia 010 - Mobile gaming ecosystem in Asia - Interview with Joseph Kim, CEO of LILA GamesMake sure to check our new website: gameonasia.net where you can listen to our previous episodes. The leading podcast on mobile games in Asia.In this episode, I am talking with Joseph Kim, CEO of LILA Games.Why should you listen to episode #10 of Game On! Asia? This is the best episode ever, and one of the best ways to explore the mobile gaming ecosystem in Asia.In this episode you will learn about the gaming ecosystem in Asia: How opening an office in India can be a competitive advantage (and i...2021-10-1447 min
20MinuteLeaders | The Human Zero DayEp602: Yuval Passov | Regional Partner Manager, Marketing Partners APAC, Founder, Game On! ASIAYuval Passov is the regional partner lead, managing Google's relationships with the biggest media agencies across Asia. Prior to his move to Singapore, he was leading the gaming team in Google Israel, working with the leading gaming companies in Europe and the US to develop their marketing strategy, including Playtika, Miniclip, Epic Games, Zynga and many more. He is also the founder of Game On! Asia, the leading podcast in Asia focusing on the mobile gaming ecosystem in Asia. In his free time, he volunteers as a mentor in Google for Startups: Southeast Asia Accelerator2021-10-1022 min
Game On! AsiaGame On! Asia 009 - Mobile gaming ecosystem in India and South East Asia - What you need to know before you launch your mobile game in the region?Make sure to check our new website: gameonasia.net where you can listen to our previous episodes. The leading podcast on mobile games in Asia. In this episode, I am talking with İsmet Gukshen, Managing Partner at Ludus and Vikas Gulati, Founder & CEO at Jambox Games.Why should you listen to episode number 9 of Game On! Asia? This is the best episode ever, and one of the best ways to explore the mobile gaming ecosystem in Asia.In this episode you will learn about the gaming market in SEA and India: Which ma...2021-09-0347 min
Game On! AsiaGame On! Asia 008 - Mobile gaming ecosystem in South Korea: Marketing Strategy for mobile games in South KoreaMake sure to check our new website: gameonasia.net where you can listen to our previous episodes.In this episode I'm talking with with Seho Kim, Director of Gaming in Google Korea.Why should you listen to episode number 8? If you plan to launch your game in South Korea or just interested to learn more about the mobile gaming ecosystem, you MUST listen to this episode.You will learn about the gaming market in S.Korea: What is unique about the market? (F2P, Play to win, leading Geners and the the p...2021-08-0638 min
Game On! AsiaGame On! Asia 007 - Mobile gaming ecosystem in Australia: Marketing Strategy for mobile games in Australia, launching your game in AustraliaMake sure to check our new website: gameonasia.net where you can listen to our previous episodes.In this episode I'm talking with with Kristian Raston, Trade and Investment Adviser @ Aus-Trade and Ben Marsh, Co-Founder of Odd Games. Why should you listen to episode number 7?If you plan to launch your game in Australia or just interested to learn more about the mobile gaming ecosystem, you MUST listen to this episode.You will learn about the gaming market in Australia: What is unique about the market? (Creative talent, genres & gaming hu...2021-07-1336 min
Game On! AsiaGame On! Asia 006 - Mobile gaming ecosystem in India#2: Marketing Strategy, eSports, content marketing & MPLMake sure to check our new website: gameonasia.net where you can listen to our previous episodes. In this episode I'm talking with Joe Wadakethalakal , SVP, Corporate Development & Investor Relations Development at Mobile Premier League (MPL) Why should you listen to this episode? If you plan to launch your game in India or just interested to learn more about the mobile gaming ecosystem, you MUST listen to this episode.Some of the topics I've discussed with Joe: New marketing strategies that can increase retention The culture of paying for competitive games How Ind...2021-06-0636 min
Game On! AsiaGame On! Asia 005 - Mobile gaming ecosystem in China, focusing on your marketing strategyMake sure to check our website: gameonasia.net where you can listen to our previous episodes.In this episode I'm talking with Devin Nambiar, Head of Asia Product & Partner Development at Electronic Arts. Why should you listen to this episode? If you plan to launch your game in China or just interested to learn more about the mobile gaming ecosystem, you MUST listen to this episode.Some of the topics I've discussed with Devin: What are the best practices before launching a mobile game in China? What kind of online marketing strategies he...2021-05-1841 min
Game On! AsiaGame On! Asia 004 - Learning about the gaming ecosystem in South East Asia with David Yin, CEO of StormsMake sure to check our website: gameonasia.net where you can listen to our previous episodes.In this episode I'm talking with David Yin, CEO of Storms, a gaming startup that is invested in by Singtel, AIS, SKT & EDB New Ventures. The key initial focus includes game publishing and social instant gaming platformsIf you are interested to learn more about this fast growing region with ~250M mobile gamers and over $3B in revenue, make sure to listen to this episode. David will give you lots of useful tips that can help you before your la...2021-04-1840 min
Game On! AsiaGame On! Asia 003 - Learning about the gaming ecosystem in India with Justin Keeling & Salone Sehgal Co-Founders of Lumikai FundMake sure to check our website: gameonasia.net where you can listen to our previous episodes.In this episode I'm talking with Justin Keeling & Salone Sehgal Co-Founders of Lumikai Fund, India’s first gaming-focused VC fund. If you are interested to learn more about this fast growing market with over 300M mobile gamers, make sure to listen to this episode. Some of the topics we've discussed: Why now is the time to start investing? What is the profile of the typical mobile gamer? How Reliance impacted the mobile gaming system in the countr...2021-03-2946 minGame On! AsiaGame On! Asia 002 - Learning about the gaming ecosystem in Japan with Justin Scarpone, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Asia Pacific at ScopelyMake sure to check our website: gameonasia.net where you can listen to our previous episodes.In this episode I'm talking with Justin Scarpone, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Asia Pacific at Scopely about the gaming ecosystem in Japan. Before Scopely, Justin managed Disney's Asia-based (Japan, China, Korea, South East Asia) game business, managing such global hits as the Disney Tsum Tsum, Kingdom Hearts, & Marvel Future Fight franchises. In this episode you will get answers to the following questions: What you must know before launching your game in Japan? How did Chinese and Korean co...2021-02-2249 minGame On! AsiaGame On! Asia 001 - Learning about the gaming ecosystem in Vietnam with Christian Calderon, Co-Founder & CEO of GamejamMake sure to check our website: gameonasia.net where you can listen to our previous episodes.In this episode I'm talking with Chris Calderon, Co-Founder & CEO of Gamejam about the gaming ecosystem in Vietnam. We discussed about various topics including: How to find the best developers in the Vietnam, what makes this market so unique and what are the biggest opportunities in 2021. Happy Listening :)2021-01-3133 min