Fernando Vasconez

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DISC Type : cds

Head of Gaming Investments & Partnerships at Saga.xyz

San Francisco, California, United States

Overview

Fernando is the Head of Gaming Investments & Partnerships at Saga.xyz, leveraging over 20 years of industry experience from roles at Samsung and Rovio. He is a deal maker and growth strategist focused on AI, Web3, and emerging gaming trends. Colleagues describe him as an intelligent, determined, and highly respected person of integrity.

Fernando is passionate about the future of technology, actively attending major industry events like Slush and gamescom to connect with founders and partners. As an angel investor, he enjoys discovering and supporting innovative teams, once committing to an investment on the spot after being impressed by a teams vision.

He has been attending the Slush conference since 2012, showcasing his long-term commitment to the tech and gaming startup ecosystem.

Personality Overview

Thorough Evaluator

Fast But Analytical

Hard To Convince

They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there  They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Topics They Care About

AI in Gaming
A core professional focus. He believes character-driven AI can solve major user acquisition challenges and is key to the future of interactive entertainment.
Angel Investing
Actively invests in early-stage gaming companies and is passionate about finding and nurturing exceptional teams with innovative technology and creative games.
Founder Connections
Enjoys attending industry events to connect with founders and partners. He is known for being a highly respected deal-maker within the gaming community.

Media Appearances

Fernando has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2025
Head of Gaming Investments & Partnerships at Saga.xyz
3-2022 - 12-2024
Senior Director Business Development - Games & Strategy at Samsung Electronics
3-2019 - 2-2022
Director of Business Development - Games & Strategy at Samsung Electronics
10-2017 - 2-2019
Sr. Global Business Development Manager - Games & Strategy at Samsung Electronics
1-2014 - 9-2017
Business Development at Rovio Entertainment Ltd.

Education

1993 - 1996
Bachelour of Science from Barry University
1995 - 1995
BS from University of Westminster

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Exp : 24 Location : San Francisco, California, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of Gaming Investments & Partnerships at Saga.xyz
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Insights For Selling To Fernando

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.
  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum
  • Keep a professional, business-like approach; especially if you tend to get informal quickly

DONT's

  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine
  • Don’t focus on relationship, focus purely on the merit of your product

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Fernando is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Fernando

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Fernando move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Fernando take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

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