Episode Description

Akin started Tripledot Studios, a mobile gaming studio, and Luna Labs, a playable ads platform, in 2018. In the beginning of 2021, he exited Luna Labs to the Israeli unicorn IronSource, and also raised a $78M round for Tripledot Studios. He is an advisor and investor to many major gaming companies globally.

In this episode, we dive into the whirlwind journey of a founder who experienced two monumental milestones within the span of just one month—an exit and a mega funding round. We explore the story behind these remarkable achievements, the strategies that led to such success, and the challenges of navigating high-stakes moments in a startup’s lifecycle.

The conversation offers insights into decision-making during pivotal times, lessons learned from the founder’s journey, and reflections on what it takes to build and scale a company to this level. Whether you’re a founder, investor, or simply intrigued by the fast-paced world of startups, this episode delivers valuable perspectives and inspiration.

What’s in this episode?

1) Exited Luna Labs to IronSource (raised $555M) in February

2) Raised $85M for Tripledot Studios (annual revenue $100M+) in March

3) Why gaming is more science than art

4) How Akin supports his ‘circle of friends’ while also creating $100M+ businesses

5) Rule of thumb metrics in gaming

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