Sweet Spot Studio’s Jon Vanderbeek to discuss ‘How to Thrive as a Small Studio’ at Play Creators Conference

Posted on 23rd August 2022 By Billy Langsworthy

Jon Vanderbeek, Sweet Spot Studio, Play Creators Festival

Sweet Spot Studio’s Jon Vanderbeek will discuss life as a small studio at this year’s Play Creators Conference.

In his ‘How to Thrive as a Small Studio’ session, Jon will be revealing six key learnings that proved vital to Sweet Spot Studio’s enduring success over the past 15-plus years.

This year’s Play Creators Conference – sponsored by Hasbro and New York Toy Fair – takes place at London’s Twickenham Stadium on Tuesday, September 6th.

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