Montgomery Singman 🔜 PGC Shanghai / ChinaJoy

Montgomery Singman 🔜 PGC Shanghai / ChinaJoy Montgomery Singman 🔜 PGC Shanghai / ChinaJoy is an influencer

Managing Partner @ Radiance Strategic Solutions | xSony, xElectronic Arts, xCapcom, xAtari

Cupertino, California, United States
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About

I close deals that most people can't navigate.

For nearly four decades, I have operated at the intersection of Eastern and Western game markets, licensing IP, building partnerships, and generating revenue in places where language barriers, regulatory complexity, and cultural distance stop most executives cold.

At iDreamSky (NASDAQ: DSKY / HK: 1119), I built a $100M+ revenue engine licensing more than 50 Western titles into China: Monument Valley, Toy Blast, Gardenscapes, Homescapes, and others. I contributed to the company's dual U.S. and Hong Kong listings.

I have founded two companies with successful exits. Zona was acquired by Shanda pre-IPO in 2003. Radiance Digital Entertainment merged with iDreamSky in 2014. At Shanda, I managed 460 developers across six concurrent MMORPGs and supported the company's 2004 NASDAQ IPO.

Earlier in my career, I shipped titles at EA, Capcom, and Atari, with credits on John Madden Football, Street Fighter, and the Test Drive franchise.

Today, through Radiance Strategic Solutions, I advise game companies on cross-border licensing, IP negotiations, and Asia market entry. Recent work includes negotiating EverMerge (BigFish/Aristocrat) for a Chinese publisher, generating 20M+ downloads in Greater China, and closing a Bruce Lee IP licensing deal for a Chinese mobile publisher.

What I bring: Cross-border IP licensing. International BD at scale. China market navigation. M&A advisory. East-West deal architecture from the first conversation to the signed contract.

Beyond the deals: Guest Professor at Shanghai Theatre Academy and Jilin University of Arts, with three published Chinese-language textbooks on game development. Director of the Virtual USA Pavilion at World Expo 2010 Shanghai. Founder of IGDA Shanghai. LinkedIn Top Voice with 27,000+ followers.

Native fluency in English and Mandarin. Split base between China and California.

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    A public health notice for the corner office, the people walking toward it, and everyone currently living downstream of…

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  • Crouching Studios, Hidden Clauses
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    Crouching Studios, Hidden Clauses

    The Evergreen Guide to Licensing Deals A studio can spend three years building a game and lose control of it in the…

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    Hopium

    There is a word I picked up recently that I cannot stop thinking about. Hopium.

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  • The Tell
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    The Tell

    The room doesn't hear the name. It hears you.

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  • The Animal Brain in the Boardroom: Why We Prefer Certainty Over Truth
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    The Animal Brain in the Boardroom: Why We Prefer Certainty Over Truth

    One of the more uncomfortable things I have learned from years in business is that people often do not want the truth…

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  • The Perfectionist's Surrender
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    The Perfectionist's Surrender

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    The Hidden Math of Free-to-Play: Pricing Psychology Without Exploitation

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  • The Strategic Playbook: Winning When the Rules Keep Changing
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    The Strategic Playbook: Winning When the Rules Keep Changing

    A Chinese company reached out to me recently with a business development opportunity. They had noticed that Chinese AI…

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Experience

  • Radiance Strategic Solutions Graphic

    Managing Partner

    Radiance Strategic Solutions

    - Present 3 years 10 months

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

    Product licensing and international business development, focused on cross-border IP deals and market entry across North America, Greater China, and Southeast Asia.

    Current engagements:

    Netcode Studios — Executive Board Director. Leading business development for this Canadian studio founded by veteran EA developers building original IP from the ground up.

    GetGud.io — Global BD advisor. GetGud is a server-side game observability and behavior analytics platform that…

    Product licensing and international business development, focused on cross-border IP deals and market entry across North America, Greater China, and Southeast Asia.

    Current engagements:

    Netcode Studios — Executive Board Director. Leading business development for this Canadian studio founded by veteran EA developers building original IP from the ground up.

    GetGud.io — Global BD advisor. GetGud is a server-side game observability and behavior analytics platform that ingests match data to detect cheating and toxicity, power esports and design analytics, and drive automated player engagement.

    Helika.io — Advisor. Helika provides AI-powered publishing, community management, and growth tools that help game studios acquire, retain, and monetize players more efficiently.

    Adipod — Brokered the license for EverMerge (BigFish/Aristocrat), generating 20M+ downloads across Greater China.

    CaoHua — Closed a Bruce Lee celebrity IP licensing deal with Bruce Lee Enterprises for a Chinese mobile game publisher.

  • XGENIA Graphic

    Chief Business Development Officer

    XGENIA

    - 1 year 9 months

    Malta

    As the Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO) at Xgenia, my role centers on strategic planning, forging strategic partnerships, and expanding market reach to drive revenue growth and innovation in the iGaming industry. I lead a high-performance team, align product development with market needs, and foster key stakeholder relationships. My responsibilities include nurturing collaborations with industry leaders, representing Xgenia in negotiations and industry events, and actively exploring…

    As the Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO) at Xgenia, my role centers on strategic planning, forging strategic partnerships, and expanding market reach to drive revenue growth and innovation in the iGaming industry. I lead a high-performance team, align product development with market needs, and foster key stakeholder relationships. My responsibilities include nurturing collaborations with industry leaders, representing Xgenia in negotiations and industry events, and actively exploring innovative approaches, including AI and immersive technology, to maintain our industry leadership. By staying updated on industry trends and fostering cross-functional collaboration, I contribute to Xgenia's continued growth and success in the dynamic world of iGaming.

  • JinKe International (Hong Kong) Co, Ltd. Graphic

    Chief Executive Officer

    JinKe International (Hong Kong) Co, Ltd.

    - 3 years 2 months

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

    International BD and corporate development for JinKe Culture (300459:SZSE China), licensed Sonic Dash from Sega into Chinese market

  • iDreamsky Technology Graphic

    VP International Business Development

    iDreamsky Technology

    - 6 years 4 months

    Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

    Formed strategic partnership with mail.ru
    Responsible for creating and maintaining the iDreamSky brand globally
    Exclusively licensed GardenScapes, HomeScapes, Toy Blast, C.A.T.S., Horizon Chase and Monument Vally for the China market.
    Hosted Casual Connect China in Shenzhen 2018, 2019
    Responsible for creating and promoting the indie game publishing label "indieSky"

  • Greater China Representative

    ISM China

    - 7 months

    Shanghai City, China

    Manage Greater China markets for the most prestigious talent agency in game Industry

  • CEO

    Radiance Software(Shanghai)

    - 4 years 10 months

    中国 上海市区

    We are a top racing game development studio. Radiance launched Beach Volleyball Online, GoGo Racer and Formula Cartoon. Current focus is to move our technology to mobile platforms.

  • Shanghai Theatre Academy Graphic

    Guest Professor

    Shanghai Theatre Academy

    - 9 years

    Shanghai, China

    Leading the Digital Arts department, responsible for authoring the three Chinese textbooks on game development and project management.
    Lecturing Game Design principals, Project management, and Western Mythology

  • Radiance Digital Entertainment, Ltd. Graphic

    Founder/CEO

    Radiance Digital Entertainment, Ltd.

    - 7 years 6 months

    Shanghai, China

    Shanghai based online game operator and developer, western management with Chinese talents. Radiance produces high end 3D browser based and mobile online racing titles

  • EO Graphic

    Regional Communications Director

    EO

    - 11 months

    To help promote EO in Asia Pac region, and to facilitate the communications in local chapters.

  • USA National Pavilion Shanghai Expo 2010 Graphic

    Director of USA Virtual Pavilion

    USA National Pavilion Shanghai Expo 2010

    - 4 months

    Shanghai, China

    Design the online virtual pavilion experience and direct the production of the USA Virtual Pavilion by Crystal Graphics. Communicated with the State department in Washington, US Consulate, Expo Bureau and USA Pavilion.

  • IGDA (International Game Developer Association) Graphic

    Founder of Shanghai Chapter

    IGDA (International Game Developer Association)

    - 3 years 7 months

    Shanghai, China

    Turned over the Chairman position in July of 2009

  • ShanDa Interactive Entertainment Ltd. Graphic

    Head of Productions and International Business Development

    ShanDa Interactive Entertainment Ltd.

    - 1 year 8 months

    Shanghai City, China

    Responsible for all game productions (传奇世界，梦幻国度，英雄年代，功夫小子，疯狂赛车，三国豪侠）,
    Started up and Responsible for QA department
    Started up and Responsible for Project Management Office
    Negotiated Dungeons and Dragons Online with Turbine
    Created partnership with Disney

  • President

    Shanda Zona, LLC.

    - 1 year 8 months

    Subsidiary of Shanda Entertainment (SNDA), formally Zona.

  • CEO

    Zona/Shanda

    - 5 years

    Shanda's holding company for Zona, after acquisition

  • Founder/Chairman/CEO

    Zona, Inc.

    - 3 years 6 months

    Redwood City, CA

    Started up Loose Cannon Games to do Madden Online for EA.COM, then re-focused the business to develop the network middleware for game industry, changed the company name into Zona in 2000, personally raised the venture fund from Investar and recruited every staff at Zona.

    Sold company to Shanda Networking in 2003, and Shanda went IPO on Nasdaq in 2004.

    Headquarters in Silicon Valley, CA. Overseas sales offices in Taiwan, Korea and Japan.

  • XPEC Graphic

    Chairman

    XPEC

    - 1 year 2 months

    Taiwan

    Hired as chairman of the board, to provide my expertise and connections. Resigned due to conflict of interests from the Shanda acquisition

  • Founder/Chairman/CEO

    Game Factory

    - 1 year 6 months

    Founded, and raised funds for this game studio in Taiwan.

    Secured XBOX independant developer license from Microsoft HQ
    Secured Capcom Ghouls and Ghosts license

    Hired Danielle Liao(former president of ULEAD) in 2003 to replace myself due to conflict of interests when selling Zona to Shanda.

  • Accolade/Infogrames

    Accolade/Infogrames

    3 years

    • Accolade/Infogrames Graphic

      Studio Director

      Accolade/Infogrames

      - 2 years 6 months

      Responsible for all internal product development, responsible for over 80+ staff, and 15+ SKUs.

      Accolade was sold to Infogrames in 1999, I stayed behind for six months to ensure smooth transitions.

    • Accolade Graphic

      Studio Director

      Accolade

      - 3 years

      Ran all internal productions

  • Executive Producer

    Infogrames/Atari

    - 1 year

    Managed all of in house development studio, shipped Test Drive Offroad series, Big Air snowboarding, and Ballistic

  • Capcom Graphic

    Senior Producer

    Capcom

    - 3 years 1 month

    Worked on the following projects:

    Final Fight EX, based on Street Fighter engine.
    Super Puzzle Fighter, PSX
    Major Damage
    Ironman Football, PSX
    Tang Chi, PC

  • Electronic Arts

    Electronic Arts

    3 years

    • Electronic Arts Graphic

      Programmer II/III

      Electronic Arts

      - 3 years 4 months

      Programmer for John Madden Football
      Programmer Madden arcade
      Programmer for Soviet Strike PSX

    • Electronic Arts Graphic

      Senior Software Engineer

      Electronic Arts

      - 3 years

      Developed Madden 3DO from start to shipping

  • Sony Publisher's Data Service Corp Graphic

    Senior Software Engineer

    Sony Publisher's Data Service Corp

    - 1 year 1 month

    Responsible for ISO Formatter project, the only CD formatter for CDW-900E recorder, enabled Sony to sell the recording machine in United States.

    The software supports CD Audio, CD-ROM, CD-I, CDROM-XA, and supports Data Discman product line.

  • Independant Software Vendor

    self employed

    - 3 years 2 months

    Created the first entertainment title in greater China area, over 10,000 copies were sold thru the publisher Kinformation.

    Created the first graphics library in greater China in 1988

    Six titles were created from 1986 to 1989

Education

  • University of California, Berkely extension

    Project Management

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    Three quarters of project management courses, one was taught by the president of project management institude.

  • National Chiao Tung University Graphic

    National Chiao Tung University

    2 years in under Computer Science

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    Activities and Societies: Captain of school track team, won programming contest

Skills

Publications

  • Made it in China

    Mii publishing

    Made it in China features the experiences and lessons of international entrepreneurs who have left their own country and built successful businesses in China. It focuses on nine entrepreneurs who talk about how they grew their companies in this new and developing market. Monte Singman wrote a chapter "Creativity in China", starting from page 143.

    Other authors
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  • Introduction to Game Industry

    Xue Lin publishing company

    First university textbook in China for the subject of video game productions, forward written by Nolan Bushnell

    See publication

Projects

  • Formula Cartoon

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    First MMO Racing game on browser, 3D offroad kart racing game on browsers, launched on cartoonnetwork.com in June of 2012

    Other creators
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  • Virtual Pavilion USA/Shanghai World Expo 2010

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    Designed an online trivia game for Virtual Pavilion USA at the Shanghai World Expo 2010. In addition to creating the game and selecting the images from a government database, I also wrote and edited the copy for the entire site.

    Other creators
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Honors & Awards

  • Guest Professor

    Jilin Animation Institute

    Appointed by the chairman of the school to be the guest professor of the school

Languages

  • Chinese

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

Organizations

  • IGDA(International Game Developer Association), Shanghai Chapter

    Founder

    - Present

  • Shanghai Creative Industry association, Interactive Entertainment

    Chairman

    - Present

  • EO (Entrepreneur Organization), Shanghai Chapter

    Regional Communication director

    -

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