Pavel Afanasiev

Pavel Afanasiev is the Co-founder and CEO of Northern Lights Entertainment, a gaming company based in Paris, France.1 He helped establish the company in October 2018, focusing on developing innovative entertainment experiences.15

Professional Background

Pavel is described as a sci-fi fan and hardcore gamer with expertise in business development, finance, and project management.1 His leadership at Northern Lights Entertainment involves guiding the company's vision and overseeing the development of their first product, Nebulae – a sci-fi MMO strategy game with an integrated political simulator.1

Education and Early Career

While specific details about his education are not provided, Pavel has experience in project management and team leadership. He served as the Project Manager for a pitch competition organized at Sciences Po in cooperation with Princeton University's TigerLaunch programme.2

Entrepreneurial Journey

As the CEO of Northern Lights Entertainment, Pavel is actively involved in building what he describes as "Massively Multiplayer Politics".3 The company is currently part of Station F, a prominent startup incubator in Paris.3

Leadership Philosophy

Under Pavel's leadership, Northern Lights Entertainment emphasizes:

• Creating awe-inspiring universes and stories
• Valuing transparency, honesty, and directness
• Empowering team members and unlocking their potential
• Listening to customers and engaging in honest debates
• Trusting in the expertise of team members to overcome challenges1

Pavel has also been involved in mentoring and tutoring young entrepreneurs, expressing pride in seeing some of his mentees apply to join incubator programs.4