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\u201cI would say reach out to someone in the industry, so whether it\u2019s an alumnus from your school or someone you\u2019ve seen on a panel, just start a conversation, start building your network,\u201d Duan says. \u201cWe all started somewhere. You can find so many people who are willing to share their story and support your journey in this industry.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBeing part of studios that get the game into players\u2019 hands very quickly, means you can feel that impact, what resonates and what doesn\u2019t,\u201d Chenn says. If I had Minecraft when I was 5 on my Game Boy, I know I would be a creator today.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Walters, who came into Mojang after 13 years with Lucasfilm, urges early career women to \u201cstick with it\u201d in the competitive and demanding gaming and entertainment industries.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou will definitely encounter obstacles and setbacks. If it\u2019s something you\u2019re passionate about, don\u2019t ever give up, right? Find ways to overcome. Pivot when you need to, find ways to achieve your goals. That may mean learning new skills, seeking new opportunities or networking with others,\u201d she says. \u201cBe confident that we can do it, but also be collaborative, supportive, curious and adventurous. Be resilient and persistent.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Building a better world<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cOne of the core reasons I joined the company is because of our purpose, which is building a better world<\/a> through the power of play,\u201d says Duan, who brought experience from working at LucasArts and Leapfrog on game-based learning to Minecraft Education<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Her team is responsible for getting Minecraft games to players on an array of platforms across console, PC and mobile.\u00a0<\/p>\n \n