In this new episode, we sit down with Charlotte Gailledreau, a French game studio founder, narrative RPG enthusiast, and ex-Game Lead at the Oh Bi Bi and Gumi studios. Charlotte shares the story of founding her game studio, Sunny Lab, in 2022 alongside her associate Hugo Sahuquet. They discuss their journey from mobile to console & PC gaming, the significance of storytelling in their projects, and the trials of fundraising and team building. Charlotte opens up about the emotional and practical challenges of being a first-time CEO, emphasizing resilience, community support, and the importance of maintaining a balanced life. The episode is a heartfelt exploration of the unspoken difficulties in the gaming industry in 2024 and offers valuable insights into the personal and professional aspects of leading a game studio. Be sure to check the upcoming launch of their new game The Witch’s Bakery 🥐 on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sunnylabgames/witch-bakery-paris-2d-adventure-rpg 01:45 Charlotte Gailledreau’s decade as a product leader in gaming 02:47 Charlotte's Background and Sunny Lab 04:16 Building Sunny Lab: Challenges and Wins 20:43 The 2024 Rollercoaster Of the Fundraising Journey 34:13 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 38:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 🙋🏻‍♀️ Need A Coach? Book a call with me and let’s figure it out together! 📆 🇩🇪 Don’t miss out on our networking event with Kolibri in Berlin on Sept 5th Space is limited: Save your spot HERE! 💡 Get more leadership resources on: riseandplay.io ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ If you enjoyed today's episode make sure to rate it and leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Thanks for listening to Rise and Play! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support our work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit riseandplay.substack.com