In this episode of Story Mode by Sanlo, our host Olya Caliujnaia talks all about how to build a community and grow your following in the gaming industry with Devon Chulick, Co-founder & COO of StartPlaying, an online events platform connecting professional game masters to tabletop role-players.

They discuss what sets gaming communities apart from other online communities and the best way to go about building any online gaming community. They touch on the importance of social media and tailoring your message and production to each platform. They also walk through tactical advice on hoe to get started in social media and the importance of consistency and experimentation.

About Devon

In early 2020, Devon co-founded StartPlaying.Games to connect professional game masters to tabletop role-players looking for their next adventure. StartPlaying is backed by top investors like Y Combinator and a16z. Before StartPlaying, Devon spent about 12 years in the DTC creative space with roles at Cubbies and Dolls Kill.