
Darran has 2 decades’ worth of experience in global licensing and merchandising from advising and building game studios to reaching over $1B in sales. He previously ran Universal Studio EMEA operations and was a seed investor in Calm.com, SuperAwesome, advisor to MediaTonic and various other tech companies. In 2020, he found Toikido, which within the space of 5 years, has launched IP globally from Roblox, web3, animation and toys. They have represented games such as AmongUs, Subway Surfer and Gang Beasts, taking them from screen to shelf. They currently have 9 inhouse IP in various stages of development or production, including Pinata Smashlings, Beep Boop, PeaKeeBoo and Bad Eggs.
Time: Wed, 12 Nov - 11:30
Venue: Bridgewater Hall - Barbirolli Room