Joakim Achren

Joakim is a serial entrepreneur and seasoned operator in the gaming industry, having founded multiple companies including Ironstar Helsinki and Next Games. His experience spans from early virtual worlds to hit mobile titles like 'The Walking Dead' and 'Stranger Things' for Netflix, culminating in Next Games' acquisition by Netflix. mobileuseracquisitionshow+1

Transitioning from operator to investor, Joakim is a prolific angel investor in the gaming sector, having backed close to 50 studios. He also co-founded and served as a General Partner at F4 Fund, an early-stage venture capital firm, and has developed a 'Gaming Angel Fellowship' to bridge founders and investors. mobileuseracquisitionshow+3

He is a recognized thought leader, sharing his insights through the 'Elite Game Developers' Substack and podcast, which boasts over 10,000 subscribers. His content focuses on entrepreneurship and the gaming industry, and he authored the book 'Long Term Game: How To Build A Video Games Company'. substack+3

Currently, Joakim is leveraging his entrepreneurial drive by building an AI startup under Achrén Industries. He views this shift as a response to market maturity in gaming and a pursuit of new frontiers where he can rapidly iterate and directly engage with product development. substack