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by Lightspeed

3.7(3 reviews)
7 episodes
Updated Daily
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Game Theory, a new video podcast from Lightspeed and Goldman Sachs, in partnership with McKinsey, takes a look behind the curtain of the industry-defining gaming & interactive technology companies—and explores how play is changing everything. Featuring insights and untold stories from Founders, CEOs & Presidents—including David Baszucki (Roblox), Sarah Bond (Microsoft Xbox), Strauss Zelnick (Take-Two Interactive), Matt Bromberg (Unity), and more—the series dives into how play has shaped consumer behavior and technological innovation for decades. In a candid format, each episode explores a different dimension of play, and how it has influenced the guest's personal and professional lives. Game Theory is co-hosted by Moritz Baier-Lentz, Partner at Lightspeed, and Hemal Thaker, Managing Director at Goldman Sachs.

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Recent Episodes

Episode thumbnail for Take-Two: Play & the Quest for Lasting Value (Strauss Zelnick, Moritz Baier-Lentz, Hemal Thaker)

June 25, 2025

Take-Two: Play & the Quest for Lasting Value (Strauss Zelnick, Moritz Baier-Lentz, Hemal Thaker)

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick discusses the company's transformation through diversification, digital distribution, and new IP investments, which drives value for players and shareholders in this interview with Moritz Baier-Lentz and Hemal Thaker.

Episode thumbnail for Niantic Spatial: Play & the Real World (John Hanke, Moritz Baier-Lentz, Hemal Thaker)

June 18, 2025

Niantic Spatial: Play & the Real World (John Hanke, Moritz Baier-Lentz, Hemal Thaker)

Niantic Spatial CEO John Hanke discusses with co-hosts Moritz Baier-Lentz and Hemal Thaker how location-based games blend the real and virtual worlds, creating geospatial models for machines and robots in this interview episode.

Episode thumbnail for Unity: Play & the Innovation Engine (Matt Bromberg, Moritz Baier-Lentz, Hemal Thaker)

June 11, 2025

Unity: Play & the Innovation Engine (Matt Bromberg, Moritz Baier-Lentz, Hemal Thaker)

Unity CEO Matt Bromberg discusses with Moritz Baier-Lentz and Hemal Thaker Unity's role in democratizing game development, integrating AI, and fostering a culture of innovation within the gaming industry in this interview.

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What is Game Theory?

Game Theory, a new video podcast from Lightspeed and Goldman Sachs, in partnership with McKinsey, takes a look behind the curtain of the industry-defining gaming & interactive technology companies—and explores how play is changing everything. Featuring insights and untold stories from Founders, CEOs & Presidents—including David Baszucki (Roblox), Sarah Bond (Microsoft Xbox), Strauss Zelnick (Take-Two Interactive), Matt Bromberg (Unity), and more—the series dives into how play has shaped consumer behavior and technological innovation for decades. In a candid format, each episode explores a different dimension of play, and how it has influenced the guest's personal and professional lives. Game Theory is co-hosted by Moritz Baier-Lentz, Partner at Lightspeed, and Hemal Thaker, Managing Director at Goldman Sachs.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

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