Filament Games Podcast

The newest episode of the Filament Games Podcast is sure to level up your industry insights! Fresh from the electrifying atmosphere of CES in Las Vegas, our Chief Partnerships Officer, Jennifer Javornik, interviews Mike Lucero, the Director of Product Management for Gaming at Samsung Electronics America.

In this episode of the Filament Games Podcast, we have the privilege of sitting down with Jani Penttinen, a true luminary in our industry! Recorded live at CES in Las Vegas, our Chief Partnerships Officer, Jennifer Javornik, engages in a fascinating conversation with the CEO and co-founder of Bitmagic.

Prepare to have your perception of robotics and AI transformed - there’s a new episode of the Filament Games Podcast! Recorded in the heart of innovation at CES in Las Vegas, our Chief Partnerships Officer, Jennifer Javornik, talks with Embodied’s Rachel Baynes, Head of Clinical Research, and Phil Duffy, former Chief Product Officer.

Prepare to be inspired! In this extraordinary episode of the Filament Games Podcast, recorded live at CES in Las Vegas, our Chief Partnerships Officer, Jennifer Javornik, has the pleasure of speaking with verta maloney, a visionary founder, captivating storyteller, and catalyst for anti-racism. With over 25 years of experience in education, including leadership roles at Bronx Arts and New Leaders, verta has mastered the art of designing and delivering impactful learning experiences across industries. verta is a co-founder of the*gamerHERs, a women-led media company and community that amplifies the voices of women and femme-identifying individuals in the video game industry.

Today, we’re bringing you another exciting episode of the Filament Games Podcast, recorded live at CES in Las Vegas! This time, our Chief Partnerships Officer, Jennifer Javornik, engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Tami Bhaumik, Vice President of Civility and Partnerships at Roblox. As a driving force behind Roblox's digital civility initiative, Tami is dedicated to cultivating a global community of internet safety leaders and promoting good digital citizenship on the platform. She focuses on equipping kids, teens, parents, and caregivers with the necessary skills to foster positive online experiences, collaborating with leading safety and industry organizations.

In the premiere episode of Season 7 of the Filament Games Podcast, we're thrilled to bring you an exclusive interview straight from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas! CES is the world's most influential tech event, showcasing groundbreaking technologies and global innovators. It's where industry leaders unveil their latest releases and boldest breakthroughs. To kick off this series of interviews, Jennifer Javornik, our Chief Partnerships Officer, sits down with Amanda Krisher, Senior Director of the Engage with® Skills Training Programs at the Mental Health Association of Maryland (MHAMD). With over a decade of direct practice and program management experience, Amanda brings a wealth of knowledge to the Engage with® program, a national non-profit initiative of MHAMD.

What does the future hold for gaming as entertainment and beyond? As President and CEO of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), this week’s Filament Games Podcast guest Stan Pierre-Louis is a prominent strategic leader of the US video game industry. As President and CEO of ESA, he spearheads the organization's public policy efforts, showcasing the profound impact of the video game industry on business, entertainment, and culture. His extensive background includes serving as ESA's General Counsel, where he led legal, policy, and regulatory affairs, advocating on critical issues like First Amendment rights, technology, and intellectual property. In this interview, podcast host Jennifer Javornik talks with Stan about how advancing technology is propelling games beyond entertainment and driving societal change. With over 215 million Americans playing, understanding where gaming heads next is important for everyone!

Terms like "addiction," and "anxiety" often carry heavy stigma around with them. Yet opening sincere dialogues around mental health is exactly what longtime advocate Rebecca Benghiat does alongside Filament Games Podcast host Jennifer Javornik in this new episode. With senior leadership experience driving growth for organizations like New York’s pioneering Quad Preparatory School and national nonprofit Facing Addiction, Rebecca knows firsthand both the challenges and the potential when it comes to nurturing young people’s wellbeing. Rebecca's extensive experience working with vulnerable youth fueled her passion for supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children. Rebecca advanced that mission as the former President and COO of The Jed Foundation, “a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults, giving them the skills and support they need to thrive today…and tomorrow.”

In the latest episode of the Filament Games Podcast, listeners are in for a treat as Jennifer Javornik, Chief Partnerships Officer here at Filament, sits down with Madeline Di Nonno, President and CEO of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media. With a passion for challenging stereotypes and promoting gender equality in the entertainment industry, Madeline Di Nonno brings a wealth of experience and insight to the discussion!

Ready to explore policy through play? Get ready for another illuminating conversation about serious games on the Filament Games Podcast! Meet Dr. Elizabeth M H Newbury, the visionary behind the Serious Games Initiative at the Wilson Center. As Director, she transforms policy discussions into interactive experiences, using games to engage the public around critical, real-world issues in science and policy research. Filament has collaborated with the Wilson Center before, and as you can probably tell, we have a lot in common when it comes to our values surrounding game-based learning. Tune in to this conversation between CPO Jennifer Javornik and Dr. Newbury!

How can video games support teenagers, assisting not only with their traditional education, but also their resilience, self-confidence, and mental health? Jane Lee, the Senior Director of Operations & Mental Health at iThrive Games, has the answers for you in the newest episode of the Filament Games Podcast! Join podcast host and Filament Games CPO Jennifer Javornik as she explores the intersection of educational games and mental health with Jane. As a key figure at the iThrive Games Foundation, Jane utilizes her expertise in psychology and project management to spearhead initiatives that equip teens with essential social and emotional skills through gaming.

Season 6 Episode 3 of the Filament Games Podcast is here, and we're thrilled to share another captivating interview from the Games for Change Festival with our listeners! In this episode, host Jennifer Javornik sits down with Dr. Jan L. Plass, a distinguished Professor at New York University and the Paulette Goddard Chair in Digital Media and Learning Sciences. Dr. Plass is not just a professor, he's a trailblazer in the field of digital learning, drawing from cognitive science, learning sciences, computer science, and design to shape the future of education.

Ahoy, mateys! In this episode of the Filament Games Podcast, we're diving into the depths of the sea monster's lair! And by that, we mean you’ll join our intrepid host, Jennifer Javornik, as she navigates uncharted waters with Glenn Gillis, the co-founder and CEO of Sea Monster. Jennifer spotted Glenn in the wild at the 2023 Games for Change Festival and had the pleasure of interviewing him about his company, their work, games for impact, and more. Forget what you know about sea monsters - this one is on a mission to make a difference in the world through games and immersive experiences!

The Filament Games Podcast is back in business for a brand new season! In this season 6 opener, our Chief Partnerships Officer, Jennifer Javornik, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with David Ball, the Global Head of SecondMuse's Health and Social Tech portfolio.

In the latest episode of the Filament Games Podcast, our host and Chief Partnerships Officer, Jennifer, has the pleasure of interviewing a true trailblazer in the intersection of art, technology, and social impact. Rob Richardson, co-founder and CEO of Disrupt Art, shares insights into how his company is revolutionizing multiple creative fields on a global scale. Tune in to this interview from 2023’s Social Innovation Summit for more details on Disrupt Art and its visionary leader!

This week, join our Chief Partnerships Officer, Jennifer Javornik, in an engaging conversation with Susan Jin Davis, who has 30 years of experience in telecom, media, entertainment, and tech. Currently Social Impact Officer at Al Roker Entertainment, Susan crafts impactful storytelling solutions with brands and nonprofits, showcasing the positive ways people give back.

If you're joining us for the first time, this podcast series features interviews conducted by our Chief Partnerships Officer, Jennifer Javornik, at the 2023 Social Innovation Summit. Jennifer engages with a diverse range of professionals who are leveraging technology to bring about positive change in their respective industries. This week’s guest is Amy Dinofrio, the Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), who brings over a decade of executive-level HR and talent management expertise to the table. Listen to this episode to discover how influential figures such as Amy are molding the realm of social impact by employing creative approaches to improving the well-being of humanity.

In this episode of the Filament Games Podcast, Jennifer speaks with Jeffrey Burrell, the Senior Director of Social Impact at Riot Games and the Executive Director of the Riot Games Social Impact Fund. Listen to hear more about Jeffrey's professional journey and the impactful work he spearheads at Riot Games. Jeffrey plays a pivotal role in shaping Riot Games' strategy to make a positive difference in the world. His insights provide a unique perspective on how a major player in the gaming industry is actively contributing to social change!

We're delighted to bring you the third episode of our Social Innovation Summit interview series. Join our Chief Partnerships Officer, Jennifer Javornik, as she hosts conversations with thought leaders in the technology and gaming sectors who are driving significant change through their work. In this episode, Jennifer has a conversation with Fred Tan. Fred serves as the Head of Social Impact at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and holds the position of Deputy Director at the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Foundation. In these roles, he focuses on crafting HPE's social sustainability strategy and reshaping the company's approach to effectively utilize its technology, talent, resources, and brand for positive impact. Fred leads a dedicated team dedicated to implementing HPE's social sustainability, philanthropic, and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

We're thrilled to bring you the second installment of this captivating series where our Chief Partnerships Officer, Jennifer Javornik, takes you with her to conferences on technology and games for impact. Get ready to be inspired as Jennifer engages in conversations with thought leaders who are making big changes through their work! In this episode, Jennifer interviews Holly Copeland. Holly, a visionary leader in corporate social responsibility (CSR), shares her incredible journey and experiences in creating meaningful impacts through Horizon Therapeutics' award-winning CSR portfolio. Listen in to explore the connections between technology, philanthropy, and business.