Dylan Jones
San Francisco, United States
Co-Founder at Topia | Co-Founder at Topia
Summary
At nine years old, I premiered my first movie to my biggest audience yet: my proud parents. Right when it looked like the bad guy could win, I pressed pause — and asked the audience to choose what would happen next (with two pre-recorded endings up my sleeve). I will never forget their excitement in choosing what would happen. In that moment, I knew I wanted to spend the rest of my life spreading joy through interactive entertainment. Since then, I’ve gained experience in all areas of making games. I led a community of independent game creators in crafting award-winning games. I know the science that goes into top-grossing Facebook and mobile games having worked on them as a systems game designer. I’ve marketed all types of games, including the biggest AAA games in the industry. Now, I am the founder and CEO of Refereum. We enable game developers to reward and empower fans who play and share their games. theDylanJones.com Making a video game is an ambitious balance of art, science, and business. I’m Dylan, and I’ve dedicated my life to making it easier for everyone.
Co-Founder
Topia
1 May 2020 - Present
6yrs 3mos
In an age where connection is remote, Topia allows you to create a digital space, customize it, and video chat with others. It’s unique spatial video allows you to naturally join groups of conversations, wander, or make new friends as you discover on your journeys. Think of it as an browser based MMO, but all the content is exploration, new friends, and conversations. $5M Seed funding lead by Alexis Ohanian (Reddit) of 776 with follow-on from Bonfire Ventures. - Product Hunt product of the year nomination - Used by communities like Burning Man to unite their community during COVID-19 - Thousands of people and companies have created their own Topia world to socialize iun a more human way
Co-Founder
Refereum
1 Jan 2017 - Present
9yrs 7mos
San Francico
Refereum enables game developers to reward and empower fans who play and share their games. The platform has millions of users, and works directly with numerous renowned games. Refereum utilizes blockchain technology to conduct payments for micro-influencers all over the globe. - Founded the company and attracted top tech talent for the growing team - Crowdsourced $25 million dollars USD in initial sales - Act as a thought leader on how games can leverage blockchain Refereum.com
Co-Founder
Gamenest (San Francisco)
1 Jan 2015 - 31 May 2020
5yrs 4mos
San Francisco Bay Area
Gamenest was an influential inclusive game developer co-working space in the heart of San Francisco. It hosted numerous game events such as networking meetups, conference events, game art nights, game jams, and Alternate Reality experiences. Gamenest opened the door for co-working methodologies spread far and wide to create new game co-working spaces all around the world. - Founded and managed a 3,500 foot co-working space in San Francisco for 3 years - Attracted and fostered a community of award-winning game developers - Offered game development and game marketing mentorship
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