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Joel Nelson

Head of Business Development | RocketRide Games

Joel Nelson

About

With two decades of experience in gaming, media, and entertainment, Joel leads a dynamic team of Game Business Development Agents at RocketRide Games, a Montreal-based boutique Game Development Agency. With agents and clients worldwide (except Antarctica, for now), RocketRide empowers over 100 partner game development studios to secure investment, publishing deals, work-for-hire opportunities, co-development projects, and IP licensing agreements. Collaborating closely with Platforms, Publishers, and...

Before joining RocketRide, Joel spearheaded business development efforts for renowned brands such as Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, and Big Fish Games. His hands-on expertise spans the gaming spectrum, encompassing IP-based, mobile, premium, free-to-play, console, PC, and casual-to-core gaming, regardless of budget size.

Joel's journey into the gaming industry followed a decade in independent film, where he honed his skills in film development, production, and post-production.

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