When Passion Meets Product-Market Fit

In this episode of Startup Success, we sit down with Ian Bateman, co-founder and CEO of Highscore, a startup on a mission to bring more games to more people—especially long-neglected Mac users—by enabling PC games to work on any device. Ian shares his startup journey—from building a tech startup in college that led to a successful acquisition, to turning his lifelong frustration as a Mac gamer into the inspiration for his current startup, Highscore. With a lean five-person team, a thriving Discord community of users, and a deeply personal connection to the problem they’re solving, Ian offers an honest and energizing look into early-stage startup life. We explore: Highscore’s early pivot that resulted in a win for users and investors The inner workings of their Alpha launch powered by an active user feedback loop How complementary co-founders can supercharge a startup Ian’s take on the gaming industry Whether you're a founder, a gamer, or just love a good startup story, this episode will leave you inspired by what’s possible when passion meets product-market fit. ----Stay connected with our host, Kate Adams, here on LinkedIn ! 🔗 Learn more at highscore.com or join the conversation on Discord: discord.gg/highscore 📱 Follow High Score on Twitter/X: @highscore

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When Passion Meets Product-Market Fit is an episode from Startup Success: A Podcast for Founders & Investors by Burkland.

This episode is 19:23 long.

This episode was published on Aug 12, 2025.

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