Shane Wilson – CEO

Bio

I’m a life-long gamer who considers myself lucky enough to have a dream job working in the video games industry, surrounded by some of the most professional, fun-loving, and inspiring people in the field.

 

 

Prior to SIDEQUEST, I worked in media for 20 years and video games for the past 15. I’ve been involved in the earliest phases of startups, helped build brands from nothing, expanded and led businesses into global markets, and was part of an executive team that sold a company to Amazon.

 

 

However, after years of generating revenues for companies, I decided that I really wanted to help creators navigate the complicated games marketplace, leveraging my previous experience and connections—ultimately founding SIDEQUEST. In just three years, we’ve been able to bring together one of the best teams I’ve ever worked with, collaborating with some of the very best creators in the biz.

 

 

My favorite thing about working in talent management? Working for people, not companies. As a talent manager, your focus is 100% on helping people overcome their challenges and hit their goals…and the appreciation you receive when you are able to help a creator close a big deal or get access to an exclusive opportunity is just the best. I thrive on that.

 

 

Outside of work, I’m a husband, father, video gamer, and action sports junkie.

 

 

Favorite Game

I don’t know if it’s my favorite based on gameplay, but the original “The Legend of Zelda” captured my heart and mind and put me on the track to be where I am today. I’m a HUGE RPG nerd. I love Final Fantasy, Elder Scrolls, Mass Effect, and many more.

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You create,
We handle the rest

We promise to put our creators at the center of everything we do, conducting ourselves with professionalism, transparency, and zero BS.