Arron Goolsbey

Commander
DISC Type : D

President and Chief Operating Officer at Mythical Games

Seattle, Washington, United States

Overview

Arron is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in the digital gaming, consumer products, and big tech industries. As President and COO of Mythical Games, he leads strategy for their Web3 gaming platform. Colleagues describe him as an exceptional, humble, and collaborative leader.

Outside of his executive role, Arron is passionate about the future of entertainment and is an avid fan of his companys games. A self-described "radical optimist, " he is a fan of both the Star Wars and Star Trek franchises and has recently returned to reading physical books.

He holds a patent for a system that manages personally identifiable customer data in a globally compliant manner across different jurisdictions.

Personality Overview

Impact-Driven

Risk-Taker

Very Quick

They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact.  They put a lot of effort into ensuring personal success. They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships.

Topics They Care About

Web3 Gaming
As President and COO of Mythical Games, he is at the forefront of using blockchain technology to create games with player-owned economies and digital assets.
Future of Entertainment
He has spoken in recent interviews and podcasts about his optimistic views on how technology, including AI and blockchain, will shape the future of entertainment and video games.
Digital Ownership
His work focuses on empowering players with true ownership of their in-game assets, a core principle of his company's marketplace and "play and own" platform strategy.

Media Appearances

Arron has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2023
President and Chief Operating Officer at Mythical Games
12-2022 - 7-2023
Chief Product Officer / EVP at Mythical Games
11-2021
Strategic Advisor / Board Member at Various
10-2021 - 12-2022
Global Head of Developer Partnerships & Operations (Reality Labs) at Meta
7-2018 - 10-2021
Vice President - Head of Platform - Battle.net & Online Products at Blizzard Entertainment

Education

2004 - 2006
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from UW Foster School of Business
2019 - 2019
Technical Management Program from UCLA Anderson School of Management

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Exp : 16 Location : Seattle, Washington, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : President and Chief Operating Officer at Mythical Games
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Insights For Selling To Arron

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots

DONT's

  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Arron is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Arron

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Arron move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Arron take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Arron

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