John Nguyen

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DISC Type : DI

Regional Vice President - Canada at Xsolla

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Overview

John Nguyen is the Regional Vice President for Canada at Xsolla, leveraging nearly fifteen years of experience in the entertainment, gaming, and tech startup sectors. He is an expert in business development, marketing, and product management, with a background that includes co-founding an indie studio. People describe him as passionate, inspiring, well-organized, and resourceful.

As a former game developer, designer, and producer, John is deeply involved in the indie game development community. He is passionate about building solid relationships and putting the end user first. He is a frequent speaker at major Canadian gaming conferences like MIGS and XP Game Summit, advocating for the growth of the Canadian ecosystem.

Unique fact: John holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL. B. ) from the Université du Québec à Montréal, bringing a distinct legal perspective to his leadership role in the gaming industry.

Personality Overview

Informal

Charismatic

Achievement-Oriented

They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions.  If they come to believe in your value proposition, they will be your champion. They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies.

Topics They Care About

Canadian Game Industry
He is quoted as wanting to build the Canadian gaming ecosystem and is a frequent speaker at national industry events, focusing on empowering local developers.
Indie Game Development
His career started as an indie developer and publisher, and his professional headline and history show a consistent focus on supporting the indie game scene.
Game Monetization
His role at Xsolla, a game business engine, and his speaking topics focus on helping developers successfully operate and sell more games globally.

Media Appearances

John has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2024
Regional Vice President - Canada at Xsolla
3-2023 - 3-2024
Country Manager -Canada at Xsolla
3-2021 - 3-2023
Senior Business Development Manager - Canada at Xsolla
6-2020 - 2-2021
Level Designer ( Contract ) at Novaquark
9-2018 - 12-2019
Co-Founder, Chief Operations Officer at TurboPlay

Education

2002 - 2005
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from UQAM | Université du Québec à Montréal
Education details unavailable from Barreau du Quebec

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Insights For Selling To John

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Talk about yourself and some of your achievements at the start of the conversation

DONT's

  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with John is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from John

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will John move?

  • If you earn their trust and they develop faith in the product, they can make decisions quickly.
  • Can John take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And John

Personality Compatibility


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