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Randy Dersham
Head of Growth/HR at First Foundry
Randy Dersham is a seasoned professional known for his expertise in building and leading high-performing teams towards a common goal, blending operational efficiency with creative innovation.
With a background in both technology and entertainment industries, Randy has excelled in driving business growth, focusing on company culture, and spearheading product development in the gaming sector.
His specialties include business start-ups, company culture development, free-to-play game mechanics, innovative game design, competitive product strategy, product management, service operations, and studio organization.
Randy Dersham's educational background includes studies at Creswell High School and earning various degrees including an Associate of Arts and a Bachelor of Science in Photography and Film from the University of Oregon.
Throughout his career, Randy has held key positions at reputable organizations such as First Foundry, Dersham Ventures, Poker Games Interactive, Kizzang Sweepstakes, Zynga, Disney Interactive Studios, InstantAction, Acclaim Entertainment, Electronic Arts (EA), Sierra Entertainment, and Dynamix.
His experience ranges from leading start-ups with limited staff to managing multi-studio organizations with hundreds of creative professionals across various platforms.