When Passion Meets Product-Market Fit

Episode notes

In this episode of Startup Success, we sit down with Ian Bateman, co-founder and CEO of Highscore, a startup on a mission to bring more games to more people - especially long-neglected Mac users - by enabling PC games to work on any device. Ian shares his startup journey - from building a tech startup in college that led to a successful acquisition, to turning his lifelong frustration as a Mac gamer into the inspiration for his current startup, Highscore. With a lean five-person team, a thriving Discord community of users, and a deeply personal connection to the problem they’re solving, Ian offers an honest and energizing look into early-stage startup life. We explore: Highscore’s early pivot that resulted in a win for users and investors The inner workings of their Alpha launch powered by an active user feedback loop How complementary co-founders can supercharge a startup Ian’s take on the gaming industry Whether you're a founder, a gamer, or just love a good startup story, this episode will leave you inspired by what’s possible when passion meets product-market fit. - Stay connected with our host, Kate Adams, here on LinkedIn !

• Lessons From the Front Lines of Building an AI Startup60 / 100
• Beyond the AI Bubble: What Founders Need to Know Now66 / 100
• What Investors Look for in the AI Era62 / 100
• When It’s Time for Founders to Step Down as CEO
• Why Founders Need “Scalers” on Their Early Teams