POW With Simon Davis

Simon Davis is the co-founder and CEO of Mighty Bear Games. It is a leading multi-platform studio creating accessible multiplayer experiences in Web3.

What were you doing before Web3?

I’ve been making games since 2004 and been CEO of Mighty Bear since we founded the company in 2017. Before that I was a working musician.

How did you get into Web3?

I’ve always been very curious and open to trying new things. I got into crypto in 2015 and started playing with NFTs in 2021.

After that it was obvious to me that digital asset ownership was the future of online games, so I decided that Mighty Bear needed to make the pivot early and become a leader in the space.

What was your first crypto or NFT project?

Bitcoin in 2015.

How would you explain what you do to someone outside of Web3?

As CEO my job involves answering emails and being a dancing monkey for the company. I do whatever is needed: HR, Product (this is my professional background), press, investor relations, etc.

Which creator or thought leader do you enjoy learning from?

I have a deep admiration for the team at Yuga Labs. The way they combine world-class creativity with a passion for innovation and pushing the boundaries of Web3 is remarkable.

What is the biggest highlight of your career so far?

In 2017 Mighty Bear was a team of 8 in my living room. Since then we’ve worked with Apple and Disney and grown to be a company of 50+ people spread around the world.

What tech or crypto trend are you watching this year?

AI. It “suddenly” arrived (after decades of research) and it’s going change everything in the next 12-18 months.

What advice would you give someone starting out in web3?

Whatever you spend early on you’ll probably lose backing bad projects/getting rugged/getting scammed. Treat it like tuition fees in the service of a longer-term goal.

If you could do a TEDtalk on any topic, what would it be?

“Why you shouldn’t start a company” – Seriously, you should only do this if you can’t be talked out of it. It’s too brutal otherwise.

What is the one thing you would bring if you were stuck on a deserted island?

My Kindle. I read a lot and if I could still access books I’d probably be alright on a deserted island.