Monday Game LAB: Passion

Time: Monday February 23rd | 9:30-13:30
Location: Mordor, A Grid, Otakaari 5, 02150 Espoo
Participation: Free of charge — REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Theme: Motivation, resilience, staying in the game
Speaker: Ville Rauma

An honest look at motivation, setbacks, long-term commitment and why passion matters when things get hard.

Speaker: Ville Rauma
Title: Staying in the Game
Building creative companies is a long-term effort that requires persistence and resilience. In this talk, Ville reflects on motivation, setbacks, and what it takes to keep going through uncertainty and change – offering an honest look at the realities behind creative work and entrepreneurship.
Bio: Ville Rauma is a seasoned professional in the Finnish game industry, with long experience in game development and creative leadership. He has worked closely with teams navigating both success and challenge.

A Grid x Espoo Game LAB presents: Monday Game LABs

People. Fun. Appeal. Passion. Money.
A founder journey through the lens of the game industry.

A five-part lecture series exploring how people come together, build engaging products, create appeal, stay passionate, and ultimately turn creative work into sustainable business.

Each Monday features: 

• An industry expert talk
• Coffee and networking
• An EGL Masterclass deep-dive in the afternoon 

What to expect:
A combination of expert talks, a hands-on masterclass led by the Espoo Game LAB Lab Master, and time for networking and informal discussion.