The Future of Gaming, Digital Ownership, AI, and Leadership with Arron Goolsbey
The next evolution of the internet isn’t theoretical — it’s already live.
In this episode of One Sharp Sword, Dr. Wayne Pernell sits down with Arron Goolsbey, President & COO of Mythical Games, to explore the future of player-owned economies, Web3 gaming, AI in interactive entertainment, and leadership at scale.
Arron has helped scale some of the most influential platforms in gaming — from Wizards of the Coast to Activision Blizzard to Meta. Now, he’s helping build what many see as the next version of the internet: interactive, player-owned ecosystems.
Most digital experiences operate on a consumption model:
You buy it. You use it. You leave with nothing.
At the same time, leaders are navigating rapid disruption in AI, blockchain, and digital transformation — often without clear frameworks for culture, decision-making, and innovation.
Key Themes
- Digital ownership vs digital consumption
- Blockchain as infrastructure
- Web3 gaming strategy
- Tribal leadership models
- Psychological safety in innovation
- Scaling creative organizations
- Meaningful work and cultural accountability
Arron Goolsbey is President & COO of Mythical Games, a company pioneering player-owned digital economies in gaming. His prior leadership roles include senior positions at Wizards of the Coast, Activision Blizzard, and Meta.
Learn more: 🌐 https://mythical.games
🔗 Arron Goolsbey's LinkedIn Page: linkedin.com/in/arron
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