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CEO at Shockwave

Bill Kara

Bill is the CEO / Cofounder of Shockwave where he oversees the company's operations, growth strategies and product development. As a lifelong gamer and entrepreneur, Bill has been in the gaming industry for over 20 years with a passion and love for blending gaming, education technology and now exploring web3 and AI powered gaming. Bill previously co-founded Hallpass Media which was acquired in a roll up to create Jam City in 2011. Prior to Hallpass Media, Bill founded the original Addicting Games which was acquired by Atom Entertainment and then purchased by Viacom shortly afterward in 2006. Bill holds a Bachelor of Technology Degree from N.A.I.T, an MBA from Smith School of Business and completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.