Devon Chulick

Devon Chulick is the Co-Founder and COO of StartPlaying.Games, a Y Combinator and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) backed social gaming marketplace platform.1 He has been in this role since March 2020, focusing on building communities through play.1

Professional Background

Devon has over 13 years of experience in the eCommerce industry.3 His career history includes:

StartPlaying.Games:

• Co-Founder and COO (March 2020 - Present)

Chubbies Shorts:

• Ecommerce Consultant (November 2020 - August 2022)
• Product Manager (December 2017 - November 2020)
• Web Producer (February 2017 - December 2017)

Other Notable Positions:

• Advisor at Shoot Right Studios (December 2016 - Present)
• Co-Founder of Shoot Right Studios (December 2013 - December 2016)
• Marketing Producer at Everlane (August 2016 - November 2016)
• Creative Manager at Dolls Kill (May 2016 - August 2016)

Entrepreneurial Experience

Before StartPlaying.Games, Devon co-founded DSF Clothing Company, a San Francisco-based chain of art and apparel stores. During its 8+ years of operation, DSF employed over 200 people and organized more than a thousand community events to activate neighborhoods and support the arts.1

Current Focus

At StartPlaying.Games, Devon is working on building a product that fosters community through gaming.2 The platform has gained significant traction, with game masters (GMs) collectively earning substantial income through the platform.4

Education and Skills

While specific details about Devon's education are not provided, his extensive experience in eCommerce, product management, and entrepreneurship has equipped him with valuable skills in building and scaling businesses, particularly in the gaming and community-building sectors.