Ian Hunt

About Ian Hunt

I’m an entrepreneurial executive with over a decade of experience building and scaling…

Experience

1. President

   Sunspear Games

   Oct 2016 — Present · Medford, OR, US

   SunSpear Games is an emerging studio developing the RTS esport IMMORTAL. Since our successful Kickstarter and early prototypes, we’ve secured over $9M in funding across multiple investment rounds. During my seven-year tenure, I’ve overseen team growth from 5 to 45 employees, establishing foundational processes in finance, HR, and operations to support rapid scaling.Key Responsibilities & Achievements- Strategic Leadership: Spearheaded the overall vision, culture design, and long-term roadmap, aligning creative aspirations with rigorous business strategies to ensure sustainable growth- Fundraising & Investor Relations: Co-led successful fundraising efforts, forging partnerships with venture capital and angel investors, and managing a multi-million-dollar budget- Operations & HR Management: Directed day-to-day operations, including hiring, firing, performance management, and the evolution of our company culture, ensuring that our team remains agile, motivated, and innovative- Accounting & Financial Oversight: Supervised budgeting, forecasting, and business process improvements, maintaining financial discipline while supporting ongoing game development- Business Development: Established strategic partnerships, oversaw key outsourced collaborations, and expanded the studio’s presence in the esports and gaming industries- Community & Thought Leadership: Regularly spoke at conferences and workshops on game design, entrepreneurship, culture, and communication, further promoting our title and vision.I enjoy mentoring new team members, helping them navigate leadership challenges, team communication, and creative problem-solving in the gaming industry. By balancing our studio’s creative vision with strong operational foundations, I’ve helped foster a forward-thinking culture that supports continuous innovation and resilient growth.

Skills

• Pre-Sales
• Sales
• Direct Sales
• Business Strategy
• Retail
• B2b
• International Sales
• Negotiation
• Social Media
• Key Account Management
• Marketing
• Distribution Strategies
• Sales Process
• New Business Development
• Product Development
• Sales Operations
• Account Management
• Customer Service
• Sales Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Operating Budgets
• Fmcg
• Budget Forecasts