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Jon Radoff
Jon Radoff is a seasoned entrepreneur with a strong focus on the convergence of the Internet, entertainment, and technology.
With a rich history in the tech industry, Jon co-founded NovaLink, a pioneering online game publisher responsible for the creation of Legends of Future Past, one of the earliest Internet games.
In 1997, Jon founded Eprise, a company known for developing a content management system that laid the foundation for modern blog and wiki technologies.
During his time at Eprise, Jon successfully secured venture capital funding, devised product strategies, and cultivated a management team that facilitated the company's expansion into Fortune 500 clientele, culminating in a NASDAQ public offering in 2000.
In 2006, Jon embarked on a new venture with GamerDNA, a socially driven media company that garnered significant success in the gaming industry, catering to major game publishers like Blizzard/Activision, Electronic Arts, Namco, and Turbine.
Noteworthy was GamerDNA's acquisition by Live Gamer, marking a significant milestone in Jon's career.
Pioneering the realm of licensed mobile games, Jon founded Disruptor Beam in 2010, securing the rights to develop Game of Thrones Ascent based on the popular series, which garnered a massive player base and critical acclaim.
Furthermore, Disruptor Beam's Star Trek Timelines achieved remarkable success, surpassing $100 million in revenue and receiving accolades such as an Editor's Choice on Google Play, before being acquired by Tilting Point Media in 2020.
Transitioning into a new phase, Disruptor Beam evolved into a technology-focused company under Jon's leadership, leveraging its extensive experience in creating long-lasting social gaming experiences to revolutionize game development for numerous studios and Unity developers.
Outside of his professional endeavors, Jon enjoys various hobbies such as cooking, mountain climbing, and diving. He is a family man, married to his entrepreneurial partner, and is dedicated to providing a stimulating environment for his twins, all while instilling in them a love for science fiction, fantasy, and technology.
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Talking with @raphkoster about @PlayStarsReach from @PlayableWorlds — must be the most detailed physics (and chemistry!) model of any MMO. https://t.co/C1KMT6XGNi