Eric Peterson

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DISC Type : DS

Chief Creative Officer (CCO) at Random Games Company Inc.

Austin, Texas, United States

Overview

Eric Peterson is a senior manager and development director with over 25 years of experience in the entertainment software industry. A founder of Star Citizen, he has a proven history of producing high-quality products. Colleagues describe him as organized, motivated, approachable, and a true problem-solver.

An alumnus of Texas State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. His sustained interest in major gaming companies like PlayStation and Nintendo highlights a deep, lifelong passion for the medium in which he has built his career.

He was instrumental in building the record-breaking, crowdfunded game "Star Citizen" from the ground up.

Personality Overview

Output-Driven

Consummate Professional

Long-Term Thinker

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

Player-Owned Assets
He is focused on using blockchain concepts to solve gamer frustrations by creating marketplaces where players can freely trade items like characters and weapons for real value.
Game Development
With over two decades of experience, he has managed every aspect of the creation process, from crowdfunding and production to content delivery and leading sales teams.
Core Business Principles
He advocates for a return to old-school business values: identifying a genuine market need and then building a product that specifically fills that need.

Media Appearances

Eric has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2024
Chief Creative Officer (CCO) at Random Games Company Inc.
4-2024
Chief Creative Officer (CCO) at Random Games Company Inc.
1-2001
CEO & Development Director at Fever Pitch Studios Inc
4-2020 - 8-2024
President at Corgee Software
12-2021 - 1-2024
Advisory Board Member at ESTN

Education

9-1985 - 5-1990
BFA from Texas State University

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Exp : 25 Location : Austin, Texas, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Creative Officer (CCO) at Random Games Company Inc.

Interested in

Sports

Table Tennis

Entertainment

Table Tennis

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Insights For Selling To Eric

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Eric is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Eric

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Eric move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Eric take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Eric

Personality Compatibility


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