Ian Masters

Ian Masters is a seasoned game developer, entrepreneur, and educator with over 23 years of experience in the industry. He is currently the Founder and CEO of Flick Games, where he is building “Flick Solitaire” with the aim of owning the card category. Ian has also created BAFTA-nominated games such as Super Yum Yum, QuizTix, and Finger Hoola.

With a strong background in console, PC, and mobile games, Ian has worked on major games IPs and brands like Sonic the Hedgehog, LocoRoco, and The X Factor. As an entrepreneur, he has founded multiple games companies and has experience raising money. Ian is a commercially-minded founder who loves building and managing talented teams to create innovative games. He has even applied for a games patent.

Ian is also a passionate educator and has taught both undergraduate and master’s students. He is currently working with the next generation of game developers, ages 8+, and his students have made the finals of the BAFTA Young Game Designer competition 11 times.

Ian holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science from the University of Leeds and a Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Management from the University of the Arts London. He has also served on various organizations' boards and panels, including the Institute for Apprenticeships and Series Q.

In summary, Ian Masters is an experienced game developer, entrepreneur, and educator, building Flick Games to own the card category. He has created BAFTA-nominated games and worked on major games IPs and brands. Ian is a commercially-minded founder with experience raising money and loves building and managing talented teams. He is also a passionate educator and has taught both undergraduate and master’s students.