Jordan McLaughlin is the founder of Rookie Mage Games, a gaming company based in Columbus. Jordan is also leading the charge to see what can be done to limit how many homes private equity can buy here in Columbus

0:00 Jordan’s Intro

0:43 How Jordan ended up in Columbus, Founding Rookie Mage Games

5:07 How does a game go from idea to reality?

6:49 More about Rookie Mage Games

8:28 Why stay in Columbus?

10:40 Impact of tariffs

15:16 Why small game makers can’t manufacture in the U.S.

18:00 How Rookie Mage Games grew

20:20 Going full time

22:36 Evict Private Equity Columbus

31:13 Data about private equity and home ownership in Columbus

33:30 How to get involved

35:47 Excitement and concern for Columbus’ future

41:35 Best reuben in Columbus? And favorite places to frequent

44:19 Closing thoughts

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