{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63b458521043e00011114396/68323894e57506ea97539852?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Elena Lobova, Ukrainian entrepreneur, game developer.","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/63b458521043e00011114396/1748121449174-2b06b01f-ff24-458e-b4d0-08bc67080a43.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>My guest today is a Ukrainian game developer, entrepreneur, and one of the most respected community-builders in the video games industry. After graduating from East Ukrainian <strong>Volodymyr Dahl National University</strong> with a Master's in Computer Science she began her career in mobile game development. She founded initiatives such as <strong>Achievers Hub</strong> and <strong>Global Games Pitch</strong>, platforms that connect indie developers with publishers, investors, and collaborators around the world.</p><p><br></p><p>Since then, she’s become a tireless advocate for emerging studios, a sought-after speaker at international conferences, and a passionate voice for the Ukrainian game dev scene—especially in the face of extraordinary geopolitical challenges. Whether mentoring new talent or championing indie creators on the global stage, she’s played a vital role in shaping a more connected, inclusive industry.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Links:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://globalgamespitch.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Global Games Pitch</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.ggconference.com/en/gamedev-under-bombs/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Game Dev Under Bombs</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.foyles.co.uk/events/orwell-prize-mishal-husain-simon-parkin\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Foyles Book Event for Orwell Prize</a></p>","author_name":"Simon Parkin"}