Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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In this IndieGameBusiness Fireside Chat, Jay Powell sits down with Fedor van Herpen, Co-founder and Partnership Director at MeetToMatch, for a conversation about networking, events, and building a company in the games industry.

Fedor shares the story behind MeetToMatch, how it has grown into a key platform for connecting developers, publishers, and industry professionals, and what it takes to run successful networking events at scale. The discussion also dives into the realities of building and operating a company, lessons learned along the way, and how meaningful connections can shape careers and studios.

Jay and Fedor also talk about their experience working together through The Powell Group and IndieGameBusiness, offering a behind-the-scenes look at collaboration in the industry.

If you want to understand how networking actually works in the game industry and how to make the most of it, this Fireside Chat delivers valuable insight.

Follow Fedor van Herpen:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/fjvanherpen

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