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● ACADEMY · OPEN BETA

Learn. Connect.
Level up.

Structured paths through the nine pillars of operating a live game. Foundations primers are free with an account. Operator and Lead are Academy Plus.

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── NINE PATHS

Pick your pillar.

Each path runs L01 → L03. The L01 primer is free with an account. Open the path to see what's in it.

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Live Ops

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Community

Open the path →
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Trust & Safety

Open the path →
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Monetization

Open the path →
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UGC & Creators

Open the path →
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Industry & Business

Open the path →
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AI in Games

Open the path →
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Player Psychology

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Game Design

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── THE LADDER

Three levels. Three verbs.

LEVEL 01

Foundations

Learn.

Understand the domain. Read by anyone in the industry.

Open level →
LEVEL 02

Operator

Run.

Tactical, hands-on. For ICs and managers running live games day-to-day.

Open level →
LEVEL 03

Lead

Lead.

Strategic, organizational. For heads of product, GMs, founders.

Open level →
── HOW IT WORKS

Read, watch, do. Get credit.

  1. 01

    Read the primers

    Each pillar opens with an L01 primer. Free with an account.

  2. 02

    Stack content credits

    Every Desk essay, podcast, and live show you finish adds to your level.

  3. 03

    Take the operator courses

    L02 + L03 paths are Academy Plus. Real briefs from real studios.

  4. 04

    Earn credentials

    Studio-recognized. Add it to LinkedIn. Cite it in your next role.

── COMING NEXT

Cohort 01 opens July 2026.

Free Academy is live now. Paid cohorts kick off in July with structured briefs, instructor feedback, and credentials.

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