Evva Karr is an award-winning designer passionate about co-creating the future of play and building a better, more inclusive creative economy. They combine 12+ years of experience of design and business strategy with player insights and ecosystem building --previously at Activision Blizzard Media, Riot Games, and more.
As the founder and CEO of GLITCH, they're focused on backing the #FutureOfPlay through $120k- $250k equity checks via Moonrise Fund, $10K Galaxy grants for prototypes, and are curiously creating worlds for people who want more from their video games.
Archibald Bush
Leadership Fellow,
2020-2022
Aspen Institute Scholar 2019
SOCAP Scholar 2018
The Power of Co-Creation / ACTcon MPLS, July 2021
How to Make Money Making Games Online / Game Developers Conference , July 2021
Rules & Restrictions Apply NYC/ Game Devs of Color, September 2020
Meet 2020 Bush Fellows, Bush Foundation
GLITCH CEO launches early stage Moonrise Fund, GamesIndustry.biz
New funding models changing game studios, The Verge
The Galaxy Fund with Evva Karr, Virtual Economy Podcast
Is a minimalist action arcade game with one rule: dodge everything.
Charles McGregor
Creator, HyperDot
Nicolaas VanMeerten
Player Insights, GLITCH
Holly Harrison
Marketing, GLITCH
Rae Hushion
Tools Engineer, GLITCH
Cherry Rae Thompson
Consultant
An award-winning co-op mobile game based on the hit PBS TV show, Hero Elementary where players use their Superpowers of Science to find the perfect sidekick.
Dennis Ramirez
Executive Producer, Twin Cities PBS
Nicolaas VanMeerten
Player Insights, GLITCH
Charles McGregor
Game Developer, GLITCH
Sarah Huisken
Artist, GLITCH
Charlie Mackin
Design & Production,
Twin Cities PBS
A bold new approach to backing daring and ambitious creators building the #FutureOfPlay. Moonrise Fund is an early stage equity fund backing people, not projects.
Nicolaas VanMeerten
Finance & Insights, GLITCH
Kim Estoesta
Art, Design & Web, GLITCH
Felix Kramer
Program Manager, GLITCH
Alanna Smith
Video Editing, GLITCH
The Galaxy Fund is a prototype grant focused on the earliest stages of game development.
Nicolaas VanMeerten
Finance, GLITCH
Kim Estoesta
Art, Design & Web, GLITCH
Ana Diaz
Outreach, GLITCH
Daisy Ein
Logo Design & Animation, SuperRetro Duck
#FutureOfPlay Direct is an annual showcase highlighting bold new ways to play and a freshly curated collection of games from across the galaxy.
Alanna Smith
Producer & Editor, GLITCH
Kim Estoesta
Visual and Motion Design, GLITCH
Sakura Rabbit
Character Artist, GLITCH
Nicolaas VanMeerten
Technical Producer, GLITCH
Son M
Narrative Design, GLITCH
Aubrey Jane Scott
Consultant
Publish Me, Punish Me is a comedy series examining deal practices in the games industry.
Son M
Co-Host, Perfect Garbage
Alanna Smith
Producer & Editor, GLITCH
Kim Estoesta
Visual Designer, GLITCH
The Founder's Kit is a living collection of tools and resources for people seeking information about the business of game design.
Nicolaas VanMeerten
Content, GLITCH
Felix Kramer
Content, GLITCH
#GameDev Salaries is an anonymous open data directory helping people get paid what they deserve.
Nicolaas VanMeerten
Data Scientist, GLITCH
