Mike Schmid

Mike Schmid is currently the VP of Growth at Backbone, a position he has held since October 2023.1 He is based in Gig Harbor, Washington, United States.13

Professional Experience

Prior to his role at Backbone, Mike Schmid has had an extensive career in the gaming and technology industries:

• Head of Publishing at Rec Room (October 2021 - October 2023)1
• Head of Games BD, App Store at Apple (August 2017 - October 2021)1
• Director of Marketing and Business Development at Ember Entertainment, Inc. (September 2016 - August 2017)1
• Director of Studio and Game Marketing at WG Cells / Wargaming Mobile / DropForge Games (May 2014 - September 2016)1

Education and Skills

Mike Schmid attended Hofstra University.1 He is proficient in English (native or bilingual) and has elementary proficiency in Dothraki.1

Current Role and Responsibilities

At Backbone, Mike Schmid is involved in:

• Building relationships in the gaming industry2
• Growing the Backbone platform2
• Customer support initiatives4
• Analyzing industry trends and narratives45

Mike Schmid is known for his insights into the gaming industry, particularly in areas such as customer support improvements and the revival of intellectual properties (IP) in gaming.45