About
Mike Capps combines AAA game leadership (Scion Studios founder; former president of Epic Games) with co-founder experience at explainable AI startups Diveplane and Howso, aiding founders at the games–AI–data intersection.
Invests in
Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsGamingMedia & EntertainmentSocial
Experience
- Rubis FoundationFounder & Chaircurrent2026 — present
- It's About TimeEditor At Largecurrent2024 — present
- HowsoFounder and Board Chaircurrent2024 — presentRaleigh NC USA
- HowsoCEO2017 — 2024Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
- Business Executives for National Security (BENS)Speaker, Advisor, Council Chaircurrent2018 — present
- Autarch LLCMember of the Management Boardcurrent2015 — presentDurham, NC
- EveryWatchExecutive Chair2025 — 2026
- Capstone Event GroupMember Board Of Directors2019 — 2024Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
- The Raleigh SchoolMember Board Of Trustees2016 — 2022Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
- WAGTVTV Personality2012 — 2020
- IEPAdvisory Board Member2014 — 2019
- SpheroMember of the Board of Directors2014 — 2018Boulder, CO
- Remedy EntertainmentMember of the Board of Directors2013 — 2016Helsinki, Finland
- Academy of Interactive Arts & SciencesMember of the Board of Directors2007 — 2016
- Unity TechnologiesAdvisor to the CEO2015 — 2016
- Game Developers ConferenceMember of the Advisory Board2008 — 2015San Francisco, CA
- Entertainment Software AssociationMember of the Board of Directors2010 — 2013
- Entertainment Software AssociationBoard of Directors2010 — 2013Greater New York City Area
- Epic Games, Inc.President2004 — 2013Cary, NC
- Epic Games, Inc.Member of the Board of Directors2004 — 2013Cary, NC
- Epic Games, Inc.President of Scion studios2002 — 2004Cary, NC
- IGDAMember of the Board of Directors, Treasurer2006 — 2009
- Naval Postgraduate SchoolResearch Assistant Professor1998 — 2002Monterey, CA
Skills & more
WatchesHigher Education4Game Development99Game Design98Video Games99Mobile Games68Media Relations4Software Development13Computer Graphics24Business Strategy17Leadership39Online Gaming58
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Community SitesPublic RelationsMentoringSystem Design3DProject ManagementXbox 360MMOMonetizationStart-upsCasual GamesComputer GamesFrom Mike's professional profile.
Colleagues at Griffin Gaming Partners
Alex Kamins
Venture Partner at Griffin Gaming Partners
Altynai Raeva
Senior Fund Accountant at Griffin Gaming Partners
Amira Janbay
Executive Assistant at Griffin Gaming Partners
Chris Heatherly
Venture Partner at Griffin Gaming Partners
Chris Hollenbeck
CFO at Griffin Gaming Partners
Chris Quaidoo
Venture Partner at Griffin Gaming Partners
Daniel Wu
Investor at Griffin Gaming Partners
Doug Bemis
Venture Partner at Griffin Gaming Partners
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Mike Capps?
- Mike Capps combines AAA game leadership (Scion Studios founder; former president of Epic Games) with co-founder experience at explainable AI startups Diveplane and Howso, aiding founders at the games–AI–data intersection.
- Where does Mike Capps work?
- Mike Capps is Venture Partner at Griffin Gaming Partners.
- What does Mike Capps invest in?
- Mike Capps invests in Crypto & Web3, Developer Tools, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Social.
- Where did Mike Capps go to school?
- Mike Capps studied at Naval Postgraduate School (Ph.D., Computer Science); Massachusetts Institute of Technology (SM, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science); The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Master of Science (MS), Computer Science).
Founder mafias
Massachusetts Institute of Technology mafia546
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Elad GilPhDFounded Brain Co.Nat FriedmanBachelor of ScienceFounded XamarinMatt HuangB.S.Founded HotspotsDelian AsparouhovDropoutFounded Nightingale +1Drew HoustonBSFounded Dropbox +1Arash FerdowsiComputer ScienceFounded Dropbox
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill mafia31
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Dillon ErbBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Paperspace +2Dacia TollBAFounded Achievementfirst +1Emil MunkGLOBE XVIFounded Balance +1Christine E. BoyleMastersFounded Valor Water AnalyticsTania MalikBAFounded Vital PlanLinda FinleyMaster of Arts - MAFounded Blue Apron
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Griffin Gaming Partners mafia4
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Bull City Venture Partners mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended Naval Postgraduate School16
Douglas Lemott Jr.Vice President, SAP National Security Services at Riphean InvestmentsJuliane GallinaPartner at Lavrock VenturesMarco DeMirozGeneral Partner & Co-founder at The Venture Reality FundMike AmecheCXO, DeployX at Red Cell IncubationGene BlackVice Admiral USN (ret.) at NEW VISTA CAPITALDoug PhilipponePartner & Co-Founder at Snowpoint
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Also attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology1,387
Fred WilsonCo-founder & Partner at Union Square VenturesElad GilSolo general partner investing through Gil CapitalAileen LeeFounder & Managing Partner of Cowboy VenturesHemant TanejaCEO & Managing Director of General CatalystNat FriedmanCo-lead of Meta Superintelligence Labs; co-founder of NFDGBrad FeldCo-founder of Foundry and Techstars
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Also attended The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill208
Clint MyersInvestor at RevolutionMahati SridharPartner, Rise of the Rest at RevolutionEric WagnerVP of Research and Data at Redpoint VenturesSoul DayanInvestor at True VenturesAlex LimInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Alex TaubPrincipal at QED Investors
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Shared employers
Also worked at The Raleigh School1
Also worked at Epic Games, Inc.20
Daniel BreyerInvestor and founder in San FranciscoWalter PaleariInvestment at Makers FundAmitt MahajanManaging Partner at Presence CapitalVictor Bunoust-RoquerePrincipal at Manhattan Venture PartnersBen FederFounding Partner at TIRTA VenturesNnamdi IregbulemPartner at Lightspeed Venture Partners
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