Lindsey Rostal

Collaborator
DISC Type : is

Partner at Kowloon Nights

Los Angeles, California, United States

Overview

Lindsey Rostal is the Co-Founder and Game Director at Timberline Studio, as well as a Partner at Kowloon Nights, a fund for independent developers. With an MFA from USC and a background in biology, her work on titles like "The Red Lantern" and the "Kings Quest" reimagining showcases her expertise in narrative design and creative production.

Lindseys personal interests are deeply woven into her creative projects. She enjoys walking with her two dogs, exploring coffee shops, and has a passion for cooking and food culture, which inspired her studios latest game, "Beastro." She also takes weekly "tree baths" to connect with nature.

Her studios first game, "The Red Lantern," is a narrative adventure about dog sledding inspired by the famous Iditarod race, blending survival themes with personal storytelling.

Personality Overview

Example Driven

Appreciative

Fair-minded

They are more likely to go for proven solutions.  Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are. Win-win scenarios can appeal strongly to them.

Topics They Care About

Indie Game Development
As a Partner at Kowloon Nights and Co-Founder of Timberline Studio, she is deeply involved in funding and creating independent games.
Narrative Sandbox Games
She focuses on creating emergent player narratives where the player's journey to the end, rather than a fixed plot, defines their unique story.
'Crunchy Cozy' Games
She coined this term to describe her studio's focus: creating games that are vibrant and cozy but have engaging, deeper gameplay mechanics.

Media Appearances

Lindsey has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2017
Partner at Kowloon Nights
1-2017
Founder and Game Director at Timberline Studio
3-2011 - 1-2017
Vice President and Producer at The Odd Gentlemen LLC
3-2009 - 3-2011
Director of Marketing at Border Stylo, LLC
8-2008 - 3-2009
Creative Assistant at Milchan/Van Eyssen

Education

2006 - 2008
MFA from University of Southern California
2002 - 2006
BS from Oregon State University

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Exp : 20 Location : Los Angeles, California, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Partner at Kowloon Nights
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Insights For Selling To Lindsey

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When asking them questions, sound relatable and informal
  • Use testimonials, case studies to show them why it is a low-risk, high-value decision
  • If possible, involve their colleagues in the sales process

DONT's

  • Don’t get into excessive details unless prompted
  • Avoid unnecessary confrontation if it arises incidentally
  • Don’t sound very transactional

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Lindsey is

  • Relationships can play a major role, followed by low risk and strong market validation.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Lindsey

  • They are not very direct, and unlikely to say no to your face.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Lindsey move?

  • They can take their time to make decisions, even if they are constantly involved and friendly.
  • Can Lindsey take some risk or not?

  • It is unlikely that they will take many risks.

You And Lindsey

Personality Compatibility


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