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Season 1 | Episode 3: Pitch, Pivot, Play: How POGR’s CEO is Winning the Startup Game

May 20, 20251 min read

 

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Show Notes:

In this episode, I’m joined by Connor Ellison, a serial Entrepreneur and the CEO and founder of POGR, for an honest and inspiring chat about what itreallytakes to build a business in the gaming world. Connor opens up about his entrepreneurial journey, from his early college days and self-taught lessons to the big wins and tough moments of launching a startup.

We dive into the power of curiosity, the importance of always learning, and what it’s like to lead a global team. Connor also shares the behind-the-scenes of getting investor-ready, navigating the venture capital world, and the key metrics that actually move the needle when you're growing a business.

Connor gets real about the challenges of the startup grind in such a competitive industry and offers plenty of gold nuggets on everything from securing your first customer to building a rock-solid team. If you’re curious about startup life, the gaming industry, or how to prepare for fundraising like a pro, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

To connect with our guest, click on the links below:

https://www.instagram.com/pogr/

https://www.instagram.com/connorellison/

https://x.com/ConnorEllison

https://www.linkedin.com/in/connorellison/

https://pogr.io/

 

Connect with me:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-parsons-cfo/

https://heatherparsons.com/links

 

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