About this Event
From Weird to Wealth: How to Validate and Build Million-Dollar Games on UGC Platforms
🔥 Panel + Live Pitch Battle ($500 Prize!) hosted by Dorian
What if you could build the next Baldur’s Gate 3 or Until Dawn—without a big team, investors, or years of development?
The gaming industry is evolving fast—in 2025 we expect an increasing number of solo creators and small teams are turning their ideas into viral, profitable hits. Dorian is a fast-growing UGC game platform that is leading this shift, giving creators the power to launch and monetize games without massive budgets or AAA timelines.
Join us for an expert-packed panel on how to validate game ideas, craft winning pitches for VCs, publishers and players, and build commercially successful games on UGC platforms. Then, put your skills to the test in our live Pitch Battle, where you can pitch your idea and compete for a $500 cash prize to kickstart your game!
Meet the Experts:
💰 Julia Palatovska – CEO & Co-founder of Dorian | Formerly VC at Lvp (early backers of Supercell & Unity) and Business Development Director at G5 Games | Raised ~$20M in venture capital for Dorian and reviewed hundreds of pitch decks for game publishing and VC funding.
🧠Ryan Kaufman – Former Narrative Director at Telltale Games on such iconic titles as The Walking Dead, Wolf Among Us, Batman | Now building indie games with a small team.
🔥 Jess Delfanti – VP of Creator Growth at Dorian | Former narrative designer for Game of Thrones, Family Guy | Helps indie creators turn ideas into multi-million dollar games.
The Pitch Workshop (Win $500! 💰)
✅ Concept: Pitch a brand-new game idea or an existing concept.
✅ Format: 3 minute live pitch to the panel.
✅ Support: Rally the crowd! The idea with the most votes wins.
✅ Feedback: Receive feedback from the panelists.
🚀 Free to attend if approved! Register early to secure your spot.
🔗 More info & registration: https://dorian.live/
Agenda
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:15 PM
Welcome & Introduction
Host: Julia Palatovska
🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:14 PM
Panel with Industry Experts
Host: Jess Delfanti
Info: Join us for a panel on validating game ideas, pitching to VCs, publishers, and players, and building successful games on UGC platforms. Industry experts Julia Palatovska (Dorian, ex-LVP), Ryan Kaufman (ex-Telltale), and Jess Delfanti (Dorian, ex-Game of Thrones) share insights from raising capital, reviewing pitch decks, and crafting hit games. Don’t miss this chance to learn from top minds in game development and funding!
🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:30 PM
Pitch Workshop : Pitch your game idea for $500!
Host: Julia Palatovska
Info: Put your game idea to the test in our live Pitch Workshop! Compete for a $500 cash prize by delivering a 3-minute pitch to industry experts and rallying the crowd for votes. Whether it’s a brand-new concept or an existing idea, you’ll get valuable feedback from top minds in game development and funding. Bring your best pitch and take the first step toward making your game a reality!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
833 Market St #400, 833 Market Street, San Francisco, United States
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