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Arjuna „AJ“ Sath, Fernanda Pagani, Joris Schnabel,

Episode 31

Of Friendship, Connecting the Industry and Mental Health

What do you get when three creative, passionate gamers meet through Berlin nightlife and become close friends? Well, in case of Games Ground founders Fernanda Pagani (CEO & Head of B2B), Joris Schnabel (Head of Exhibition) and Arjuna “AJ” Sath (Head of Partnerships), you get  an unstoppable project force and one of the most exciting networking events for the gaming industry in Berlin. With Games Ground, the trio wants to “get the game to the gamers and the industry to the community.”

In this special episode, they tell Florian and Simon about their stories, the Games Ground project, learnings about mental health and prove that passion and friendship can get you very far in the gaming industry.

Arjuna „AJ“ Sath

Head of Partnerships - Games Ground

„Get the Game to the Gamer and the Industry to the Community“

Games Ground is an annual gaming event held in Berlin, bringing together developers, industry experts, and gaming enthusiasts from around the world. It bridges the gaming industry and community, fostering connections through B2B insights, career guidance, and education, alongside immersive B2C experiences.

The event features 120+ speakers and 50+ acts with a dynamic mix of panels, networking opportunities, and showcases, including key initiatives like Publisher Connect for matchmaking, Career Ground for career guidance, and Mentor Ground, where attendees gain valuable mentorship from industry experts. A key feature is the Indie Game Showcase, spotlighting 50+ local and international projects, and bringing global perspectives to Berlin’s gaming culture.

Fernanda Pagani

CEO & Head of B2B - Games Ground

„Get the Game to the Gamer and the Industry to the Community“

Games Ground is an annual gaming event held in Berlin, bringing together developers, industry experts, and gaming enthusiasts from around the world. It bridges the gaming industry and community, fostering connections through B2B insights, career guidance, and education, alongside immersive B2C experiences.

The event features 120+ speakers and 50+ acts with a dynamic mix of panels, networking opportunities, and showcases, including key initiatives like Publisher Connect for matchmaking, Career Ground for career guidance, and Mentor Ground, where attendees gain valuable mentorship from industry experts. A key feature is the Indie Game Showcase, spotlighting 50+ local and international projects, and bringing global perspectives to Berlin’s gaming culture.

Joris Schnabel

Head of Exhibition - Games Ground

„Get the Game to the Gamer and the Industry to the Community“

Games Ground is an annual gaming event held in Berlin, bringing together developers, industry experts, and gaming enthusiasts from around the world. It bridges the gaming industry and community, fostering connections through B2B insights, career guidance, and education, alongside immersive B2C experiences.

The event features 120+ speakers and 50+ acts with a dynamic mix of panels, networking opportunities, and showcases, including key initiatives like Publisher Connect for matchmaking, Career Ground for career guidance, and Mentor Ground, where attendees gain valuable mentorship from industry experts. A key feature is the Indie Game Showcase, spotlighting 50+ local and international projects, and bringing global perspectives to Berlin’s gaming culture.

Our podcast hosts

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Florian Masuth

Project Manager medianet GAMES International - Transatlantic

Simon Ohler

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