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?? Gaming’s Future is Here—Do You Have the Right Leaders and Skills on Staff? The gaming industry is evolving faster than ever with: ???AI-powered experiences? ???Web3 integration? ???User-generated content shaping the next big titles? ???The rise of handheld consoles changing how (and where) players engage What does this mean for gaming executives and talent leaders?? Let Riveria’s GEMS practice leads, Greg Sherman and Matt Skiba, dive into the executive roles and must-have skills that will define the future of your gaming innovation and leadership. ?? Read Part Two of our series on gaming’s resurgence now. What leadership skills do you think will be most in demand for gaming in 2025? Let’s discuss. ?? #GamingLeadership #AI #Web3 #GamingExecutives #FutureOfGaming #UGC #DigitalIdentity ?

Gaming executives: What trends are driving the industry’s resurgence? ?? Investments are skyrocketing—who’s leading the charge?? ??? Players are becoming creators—how will companies adapt?? ?? Avatars are becoming digital identities—what does that mean for monetization?? ?? The console model is evolving—where should companies focus next? Read on as our resident GEMS heads Greg Sherman and Matt Skiba break down the trends redefining gaming —and what executives and talent leaders?should know to stay ahead of the curve. ?? Read part one now. What’s the biggest talent or leadership shift you see coming to gaming in 2025? ?? #GamingLeadership #AI #Web3 #GamingExecutives #UGC #FutureOfGaming?

We're excited to support this conversation alongside enrich and Vimeo, featuring insights from Jeff Bobula, Seth Blank, and Karan Chawla. The panel will dive into the tradeoffs of operating vs. advising, how to build a portfolio career, and aligning your next steps with long-term goals. ?? Thursday, March 13 | 7 PM ?? RSVP link in comments Don't miss the chance to learn, connect, and explore new career pathways.

Join our GEMS practice co-leads, Matt Skiba and Greg Sherman in Austin this Wednesday evening - stop in for a drink and say hello!

?? Tech Icon Spotlight: Ujjwal Singh, CTO/CPO at Multiverse ?? Embracing uncertainty. Challenging incrementalism. Removing constraints. Ujjwal Singh has spent his career tackling hard problems and bold ideas, from developing surgical robots to leading product innovation at YouTube, Meta, and now Multiverse. His journey is a testament to thinking beyond incremental progress and embracing big swings in innovation. ?? Start before you’re ready – Let curiosity lead and learn by doing. ?? Avoid incrementalism – Real impact comes from rethinking the problem, not just iterating. ?? Reward failure – Taking big risks should be incentivized, not penalized. ?? Remove constraints – The best leaders identify roadblocks and eliminate them. At Multiverse, Singh is transforming AI-driven learning, proving that bold ideas drive real change. ?? Read the full spotlight - link in comments. #TechLeadership #Innovation #AI #ProductLeadership #TechIcons #ExecutiveSearch

Join our own Sam Wilkins at HumanX this week as he leads a roundtable discussion on the Evolution of Product Leadership in AI!

We recently had the pleasure of co-hosting an incredible dinner with our friends at Notable Capital. A huge thank you to our partners at Notable and the dozens of brilliant cybersecurity leaders who joined us. ?? The discussions? Here’s some of what was dished out:? ?? AI’s best ROI for CISOs: communications, search language, and vulnerability management.? ?? Biggest fear? Deploying AI models that can’t be controlled.? ?? Phishing training? Consensus says it’s useless—hackers are too sophisticated.? ?? AI hallucinations are real—one company’s AI model trained itself on another site and served malware!? ??? AI’s strength? Network pen tests. But application-layer offensive security? Not so much.? ?? Non-human identities are on the rise. Some suggest building circuit breakers for AI agents. Limiting the blast radius might be the best defense.? These conversations are a reminder: AI is shaping cybersecurity faster than we think. ?? Now we want to hear from you:? ?? What’s your biggest fear or opportunity when it comes to AI in cybersecurity?? ?? Do you think phishing training still has a place?? ?? How are you thinking about non-human identities in your org? Drop your thoughts below—we’re ready for the debate. ?? #Cybersecurity #AI #Leadership #CISO #CybersecurityLeadership #AITrends #CybersecurityInsights #ExecutiveSearch ?

Great insights from A.Team on the challenges and opportunities shaping AI innovation in 2025. The data is clear: talent constraints remain the biggest roadblock to execution, and companies rethinking how they build teams are moving the fastest. At Riviera Partners, we see this firsthand—AI leadership is in higher demand than ever. The right technical and product leadership makes the difference between AI initiatives that stall and those that scale. Proud to have our own Kyle Langworthy contribute alongside top experts. If you’re looking for AI leadership talent that drives impact, let’s talk. ?? Check out A.Team’s full report #AI #GenAI #TechLeadership #ExecutiveSearch #Innovation

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Massive congrats Amber Cartwright and Ameet Ranadive and Johannes Reck, along with the GetYourGuide team... Amber is the latest West Coast, A* grade exec to make the journey to Berlin for GYG. We at Riviera Partners wish you all the best, Amber, in your new role and next chapter in your life: 'love where you're going', Amber! (and a special thank you to Surabhi Gupta and Niklas Cedenheim, for helping to make this happen - we SALUTE!).