Unpredictable Hits Tripledot’s Akin Babayigit: Hard Work Over Know-How, Rising Hubs & the AI Era
Oct 19, 2025
Akin Babayigit, co-founder of Tripledot Studios and expert in mobile gaming, shares his fascinating journey from Turkey to building one of Europe's fastest-growing game companies. He discusses the vital role of risk and resilience in entrepreneurship and the challenges faced during Tripledot's inception. Akin also offers insights into the competitive landscape of mobile gaming, emphasizing the rise of Turkish and Chinese studios. Plus, he reveals how AI can redefine game development and shares crucial advice for aspiring founders to act now and stay committed.
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Spinning Out Luna Labs From Tripledot
- Tripledot spun out Luna Labs, assembling a small team to build a successful separate business within the larger company.
- Akin helped seed and support the spinout before hiring operational leaders to run it.
What He'd Tell Younger Akin
- Asked what he'd tell his younger self, Akin said prioritize yourself and learn to say no without explanation.
- He also credits his life partner as the single biggest positive influence on his trajectory.
Mobile Gaming Is Young And Underestimated
- Mobile gaming remains young, expanding, and often underestimated despite recurring claims it's 'too late.'
- The real challenge now is higher bar competition for attention versus pure product rivalry.