Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Getting a publisher can feel like a major milestone for an indie developer, but signing a deal is not automatically the right decision for every game. Juliana da Silva Brito, CEO of Indie Hero, joined the IndieGameBusiness Podcast to talk about what developers should consider before deciding whether they actually need a publisher.
The right publishing relationship can provide funding, marketing, distribution, expertise, and other resources. But developers should understand exactly what they need help with, what they are giving up in return, and whether a potential publisher is truly the right partner for the project.
Learn more about Juliana:
linkedin.com/in/julianasilvabrito
instagram.com/jsibrito
IndieGameBusiness brings together game developers, publishers, investors, service providers, and industry professionals to share practical advice about building, funding, marketing, publishing, and growing video games.
Join the IndieGameBusiness Discord community to meet other developers, ask questions, share your work, and connect with industry professionals:
discord.gg/indiegamebusiness
IndieGameBusiness is part of a larger family of companies supporting the game industry:
Powell Group Consulting helps developers and studios with publishing strategy, business development, funding, marketing, and industry connections.
powellgroupconsulting.com
Blue Ridge Games publishes games while helping creative teams bring their projects to market.
blueridgegames.com
IndieGameBusiness provides educational content, industry conversations, live events, networking opportunities, and resources for game developers.
indiegamebusiness.com
Getting a publisher can feel like a major milestone for an indie developer, but signing a deal is not automatically the right decision for every game. Juliana da Silva Brito, CEO of Indie Hero, joined the IndieGameBusiness Podcast to talk about what developers should consider before deciding whether they actually need a publisher.
The right publishing relationship can provide funding, marketing, distribution, expertise, and other resources. But developers should understand exactly what they need help with, what they are giving up in return, and whether a potential publisher is truly the right partner for the project.
Learn more about Juliana:
linkedin.com/in/julianasilvabrito
instagram.com/jsibrito
IndieGameBusiness brings together game developers, publishers, investors, service providers, and industry professionals to share practical advice about building, funding, marketing, publishing, and growing video games.
Join the IndieGameBusiness Discord community to meet other developers, ask questions, share your work, and connect with industry professionals:
discord.gg/indiegamebusiness
IndieGameBusiness is part of a larger family of companies supporting the game industry:
Powell Group Consulting helps developers and studios with publishing strategy, business development, funding, marketing, and industry connections.
powellgroupconsulting.com
Blue Ridge Games publishes games while helping creative teams bring their projects to market.
blueridgegames.com
IndieGameBusiness provides educational content, industry conversations, live events, networking opportunities, and resources for game developers.
indiegamebusiness.com
