Week 3 Guest Speaker Steve Rechtshaffner

This week’s Discussion hour guest is Steve Rechtschaffner who will be mapping out an overview of the video game industry. Steve is very knowledgeable, visionary and always engaging. From Steve’s Linked In profile:

“I’ve been a creative business leader, content creator, marketer and Sr. Executive within innovative driven, fast growth companies in the video game, action sports, fashion, mobile app, trans-media, branded entertainment and TV industries.

Whether it’s been creating new brands, forms of entertainment or even Olympic events, I thrive on harnessing the power of teamwork and collaboration to create amazing outcomes.

Creative and strategic leadership driving meaningful “out of the box” innovation are my passion. Finding opportunity for sustainable growth through inspiring creative leadership and innovation is where I am most effective.

– Partner, Creative Director, Microsoft Sports & Entertainment Group
– Chief Creative Officer, Nexon North America
– Chief Creative Officer, Electronic Arts Canada
– Founder, Industrial Strength Branded Entertainment (Reebok, Converse, FOX TV, Vision)
– Producer, Propaganda Films
– VP Marketing & Creative Director, Swatch Watch
– Competitor & Program Director, U.S. Freestyle Ski Team
– Inventor, Boardercross – Olympic Snowboarding Event”

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