Elan Lee from Exploding Kittens

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The Hard Part with Evan McCann

Evan McCann

360 episodes

23 hours ago

The Hard Part, hosted by Evan McCann, uncovers the stories, strategies, and playbooks of Canada’s most influential founders, investors, and leaders. While Canadian innovators often fly under the radar compared to their American peers, The Hard Part shines a spotlight on their impact, redefining Canada’s role in global entrepreneurship.

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Elan Lee from Exploding Kittens

The Hard Part with Evan McCann

43 minutes 40 seconds

1 week ago

Elan Lee from Exploding Kittens

Elan Lee is the CEO of Exploding Kittens.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

1:40 Designing Engaging Games

02:49 The Importance of Player Feedback

05:28 Accessibility and Player Experience

08:22 The Golden Age of Tabletop Games

11:25 Kickstarter Success Strategies

13:54 Building and Sustaining Community

16:53 Quality Control in Physical Games

19:25 Expansions and Game Evolution

21:38 Retail Dynamics in Tabletop Games

23:26 Balancing Creativity and Business

26:13 Persistence in Game Development

28:20 Team Structure and Internal Operations

28:47 Understanding Customer Needs

31:12 Designing for Social Interaction

32:21 Innovation vs. Remakes in Gaming

34:21 The Testing and Refinement Process

37:19 Balancing Rigour with Timelines

38:59 Recognizing Joy in Gameplay

39:55 Coping with Hard Times