FOUNDER, FROST GIANT STUDIOS
WHY: Founded Irvine video game startup, one of the most talked-up early-stage gaming companies in Orange County. Former Blizzard Entertainment strategy mastermind.
IN THE NEWS: Frost Giant announced its first video game, Stormgate, a free-to-play PC game, earlier this year. Company raised $25M in Series A funding in January. Raised nearly $35M to date.
QUOTABLE: Morten was pleased by tech website Ars Technica commending Stormgate’s “fun and ’90s vibes.” In response, said “we’ve been inspired by some of Blizzard’s greatest games that debuted in the ’90s, we’re flattered by the comparison.”
