Quest Lecture #35 Juha Huhtakallio "Startup Survival Guide"

Surviving as a game startup takes more than just a good idea. This Quest Lecture features Juha Huhtakallio, CEO of Edugametion and a long-time industry veteran with experience across game design, publishing, entrepreneurship, and ecosystem building. In “Startup Survival Guide,” Juha shares practical insights from building and running companies like Hisome Oy / Playstack Oy, which reached over 10 years of operation. The session explores what it actually takes to start, run, and grow a game company that lasts. You’ll gain a grounded perspective on the realities of company building: from early decisions to long-term sustainability, based on real industry experience.