Episode 344: Konstantinos Manos, HIVE Interactive

Artem Stepanov is an indie board game publisher from Tbilisi, Georgia and has been launching games on Kickstarter for the past 2 year.His first Kickstarter game, Meenakshi Temple, recently fulfilled and now he is back with his next title Diceverse, a deep & addictive space-themed dice strategy gamein April.To check out the campaign for DICEVERSE, click here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shviligames/fly-furtherWHERE TO BUY OUR BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSJ1LMQ1FOLLOW US ON: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boardgamebingeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamebingepodcast/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/boardgamebingeWHERE TO FIND OUR PODCAST:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RJbdkguebb3MSLAatZr7riHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-board-game-binge-72500104/Tune In: https://tunein.com/embed/player/p1344218/Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYm9hcmRnYW1lYmluZ2U=Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/board-game-binge/id1522623033Visit Our Websites: Board Game Binge: https://boardgamebinge.com/Tin Robot Games: https://tinrobotgames.comElixir Board Games: https://www.elixirboardgames.com/our-games

Konstantinos Manos is the CEO, of HIVE Interactive, a platform committed to developing potent tools tailored to empower Kickstarter creators. With a singular platform that tracks every facet of their journey —from pre-campaign preparations to the final delivery— HIVE ensures an easy, efficient, and comprehensive experience for creators. Konstantinos is also the CEO of the board game publisher Vesuvius Media.To check out HIVE Interactive, click here: https://www.hiveinteractive.netTo get the PRO edition, use coupon code BZFETEATWHERE TO BUY OUR BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSJ1LMQ1FOLLOW US ON: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boardgamebingeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamebingepodcast/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/boardgamebingeWHERE TO FIND OUR PODCAST:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RJbdkguebb3MSLAatZr7riHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-board-game-binge-72500104/Tune In: https://tunein.com/embed/player/p1344218/Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYm9hcmRnYW1lYmluZ2U=Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/board-game-binge/id1522623033Visit Our Websites: Board Game Binge: https://boardgamebinge.com/Tin Robot Games: https://tinrobotgames.comElixir Board Games: https://www.elixirboardgames.com/our-games

Dominik is the CEO of Hopeful Games and one of the designers of NEON HPE. He is a passionate storyteller with experience in the video game industry (Niantic) and as a journalist (WIRED). His creative mind brings the world of NEON HOPE and its colorful characters to life.To check out NEON HOPE, click here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hopefulgames/neon-hope-cyberpunk-meets-solarpunkWHERE TO BUY OUR BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSJ1LMQ1FOLLOW US ON: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boardgamebingeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamebingepodcast/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/boardgamebingeWHERE TO FIND OUR PODCAST:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RJbdkguebb3MSLAatZr7riHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-board-game-binge-72500104/Tune In: https://tunein.com/embed/player/p1344218/Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYm9hcmRnYW1lYmluZ2U=Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/board-game-binge/id1522623033Visit Our Websites: Board Game Binge: https://boardgamebinge.com/Tin Robot Games: https://tinrobotgames.comElixir Board Games: https://www.elixirboardgames.com/our-games

Matt and Cole have been best friends since Kindergarten. Fast forward a couple decades, and they have launched Moon Crossing Games, an indie publishing studio on a mission to bring their debut title, Get Stacked, to life. While they are newcomers to the board game industry, they are diving in headfirst — learning fast, dreaming big, and hoping to build some staple games for your collection.To check out the Get Stacked campaign, click here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mooncrossinggames/get-stacked-a-mario-party-style-board-game-with-a-rpg-twistWHERE TO BUY OUR BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSJ1LMQ1FOLLOW US ON: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boardgamebingeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamebingepodcast/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/boardgamebingeWHERE TO FIND OUR PODCAST:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RJbdkguebb3MSLAatZr7riHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-board-game-binge-72500104/Tune In: https://tunein.com/embed/player/p1344218/Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYm9hcmRnYW1lYmluZ2U=Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/board-game-binge/id1522623033Visit Our Websites: Board Game Binge: https://boardgamebinge.com/Tin Robot Games: https://tinrobotgames.comElixir Board Games: https://www.elixirboardgames.com/our-games

Allan holds his BS in Electrical Engineering and Masters in Engineering Management. He has been a computer enthusiast and tinkerer since he was a teen. Allan has spent his 35-year-long career working at small and large technology companies alike, including three fortune 100 corporations. As an entrepreneur, he has run his own businesses, authored several patents, and he shares his knowledge through coaching and mentoring of others. Bringing Computer Junkyard to the world alongside his son and daughter feels like a dream come true.You can view Computer Junkyard on Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/computerjunkyardgame/computer-junkyard-game?ref=adc9w8WHERE TO BUY OUR BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSJ1LMQ1FOLLOW US ON: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boardgamebingeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamebingepodcast/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/boardgamebingeWHERE TO FIND OUR PODCAST:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RJbdkguebb3MSLAatZr7riHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-board-game-binge-72500104/Tune In: https://tunein.com/embed/player/p1344218/Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYm9hcmRnYW1lYmluZ2U=Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/board-game-binge/id1522623033Visit Our Websites: Board Game Binge: https://boardgamebinge.com/Tin Robot Games: https://tinrobotgames.comElixir Board Games: https://www.elixirboardgames.com/our-games

Max Palmer is an entrepreneur and investor. He is the co-founder of Bantam Planet, publishers of the Bantam West board game, a competitive sandbox style game with thousands of customers in over 60 countries. Bantam West 1st Edition arrives to North American retail fall 2025.You can learn more about Bantam West here: https://www.visitbantam.com/WHERE TO BUY OUR BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSJ1LMQ1FOLLOW US ON: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boardgamebingeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamebingepodcast/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/boardgamebingeWHERE TO FIND OUR PODCAST:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RJbdkguebb3MSLAatZr7riHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-board-game-binge-72500104/Tune In: https://tunein.com/embed/player/p1344218/Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYm9hcmRnYW1lYmluZ2U=Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/board-game-binge/id1522623033Visit Our Websites: Board Game Binge: https://boardgamebinge.com/Tin Robot Games: https://tinrobotgames.comElixir Board Games: https://www.elixirboardgames.com/our-games

Grayden Baker is co-owner and lead designer for Warped Reality Games. Before starting Warped Reality Games Gray was a salesman working for various SaaS companies in the US. He began Warped Reality Games with his friend and Business partner Tyler Hansen about 3 years ago with the goal to make insightful and fun games that any "gamer" would enjoy while keeping the games accessible to families and new people joining the hobby. Gray spends most of his free time playing games and hanging out with his wife and animals around the house. His latest game, Manatee Sanctuary, is in its final 48 hours on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/warpedrealitygames/manatee-sanctuaryWHERE TO BUY OUR BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSJ1LMQ1FOLLOW US ON: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boardgamebingeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamebingepodcast/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/boardgamebingeWHERE TO FIND OUR PODCAST:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RJbdkguebb3MSLAatZr7riHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-board-game-binge-72500104/Tune In: https://tunein.com/embed/player/p1344218/Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYm9hcmRnYW1lYmluZ2U=Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/board-game-binge/id1522623033Visit Our Websites: Board Game Binge: https://boardgamebinge.com/Tin Robot Games: https://tinrobotgames.comElixir Board Games: https://www.elixirboardgames.com/our-games

Chris Matthew is the founder of Bellows Intent, an indie tabletop game studio. Before launching the studio in 2023, Chris served as the first employee at Panda Game Manufacturing, where he worked to help tabletop publishers navigate manufacturing and logistics to build successful brands. He now uses his expertise to develop games that can help serve gamers in new and interesting ways.His latest game, an expansion to An Age Contrived, recently funded on Kickstarter. Check it out: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bellowsintent/an-age-contrived-folklore-and-pilgrimageWHERE TO BUY OUR BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSJ1LMQ1FOLLOW US ON: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boardgamebingeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamebingepodcast/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/boardgamebingeWHERE TO FIND OUR PODCAST:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RJbdkguebb3MSLAatZr7riHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-board-game-binge-72500104/Tune In: https://tunein.com/embed/player/p1344218/Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYm9hcmRnYW1lYmluZ2U=Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/board-game-binge/id1522623033Visit Our Websites: Board Game Binge: https://boardgamebinge.com/Tin Robot Games: https://tinrobotgames.comElixir Board Games: https://www.elixirboardgames.com/our-games

Gaming with the Powers is a board game-focused YouTube channel where Jake and Cierra explore the latest games, unbox exciting Kickstarter editions, and share in-depth reviews. We aim to provide honest insights, engaging gameplay content, and fun reactions to the hottest board game releases. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or new to the hobby, our goal is to help you discover games you'll love!Check out their youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@gamingwiththepowersWHERE TO BUY OUR BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSJ1LMQ1FOLLOW US ON: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boardgamebingeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamebingepodcast/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/boardgamebingeWHERE TO FIND OUR PODCAST:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RJbdkguebb3MSLAatZr7riHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-board-game-binge-72500104/Tune In: https://tunein.com/embed/player/p1344218/Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYm9hcmRnYW1lYmluZ2U=Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/board-game-binge/id1522623033Visit Our Websites: Board Game Binge: https://boardgamebinge.com/Tin Robot Games: https://tinrobotgames.comElixir Board Games: https://www.elixirboardgames.com/our-games

Noah Kinsey is the Customer Outreach Manager for Jellop, Kickstarter's official digital ad partner that's helped over 4,000 campaigns raise over $1.1B. Before joining Jellop three years ago, Noah has spent the majority of his professional career in the business development space working with various start up companies as well as in the entertainment industry on both the creative and business side of television and film. Nowadays, Noah uses his expertise and Jellop's performance-based business model to help creators big and small succeed in the crowdfunding space.To learn more about Jellop or to contact them, visit Jellop.com or email Noah at [email protected] TO BUY OUR BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSJ1LMQ1FOLLOW US ON: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boardgamebingeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamebingepodcast/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/boardgamebingeWHERE TO FIND OUR PODCAST:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RJbdkguebb3MSLAatZr7riHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-board-game-binge-72500104/Tune In: https://tunein.com/embed/player/p1344218/Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYm9hcmRnYW1lYmluZ2U=Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/board-game-binge/id1522623033Visit Our Websites: Board Game Binge: https://boardgamebinge.com/Tin Robot Games: https://tinrobotgames.comElixir Board Games: https://www.elixirboardgames.com/our-games