465. Business Lessons From 20 Years in the Gaming Industry with David Vonderhaar
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill · 2026-05-26 · 45 min
Episode notes
The only way to build the next big thing is to stop trying to copy the last one. In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast , Michael Mogill sits down with David Vonderhaar , studio lead at BulletFarm and former studio design director for the Call of Duty franchise, to unpack what it really takes to innovate in a world obsessed with replication. From navigating harsh feedback from passionate audiences to building a studio from the ground up after two decades inside a billion-dollar franchise, David shares the mindset, courage, and conviction required to do things on your own terms. This is a conversation about originality, resilience, and the cost of choosing the harder path. Here's what you'll learn: Why true breakthroughs come from being original, not from copying what's already working How to keep teams engaged under pressure without burning them out What it takes to bet on yourself when walking away from a sure thing If you want to build something that lasts, you have to be willing to build it before anyone else believes in it.
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