Coach | Advisor | Consultant
Specialising in games, creative tech & startups
Hi, I’m Cat Burton, founder of Goth Boss Studios. I bring 17 years of experience in games, creative tech and start-ups to help you through challenges in business, life and your career.
Who I work with: People making the hard decisions and spinning too many plates: founders, studio heads, execs, leaders, solopreneurs, indie devs.
My role: Coach, strategic advisor, short-term/fractional consultant, confidante
How I help: I offer a combination of services and have expertise across games, business and leadership. I particularly enjoy helping people with:
Personal Wellbeing: Burnout, imposter syndrome, career alignment & pivots, finding your purpose, leadership struggles
Business Strategy: Roadmaps, runway reviews & funding guidance, pitch feedback, helping you descope to hit your deadlines, ecosystem growth & connecting people, headcounts & recruitment strategies, social media / finding your audience.
Pricing + how to book:
1hr calls (online) are available to book directly here.
In-person 3hr sessions can be booked here for appointments the Greater Edinburgh Area.
Available on request:
Bulk invoicing + booking for 1hr sessions
In-person full day sessions + locations outside Edinburgh
Workshops on business strategy + founder/exec wellbeing
Speaking engagements
Please contact me if you have any questions or would like to schedule an introductory call.
Testimonials
“It’s been really helpful talking with Cat, who has extensive knowledge of the games industry especially in understanding the challenges of leadership. She explains things clearly and is able to identify issues and find solutions from different perspectives, which is invaluable. Our conversations always leave me with a clear focus and confidence in my direction.”
- Game studio founder, Scotland
“Cat is a fantastic active listener who really helped me to identify the root cause of my difficulties. She provided clear, empathetic and actionable advice, and I’d highly recommend chatting to her.”
- Game industry founder, Edinburgh
“CAT SAVED MY BUSINESS!!!
I was really struggling with my co-founder leaving in the early stages of my company, and when all was looking lost, a single conversation with Cat turned my situation around.
She spoke from experience and personally guided me through an extremely difficult situation which I can't thank her enough for.
Her openness, guidance and un-relenting support spurred me on to the point where I am now on track to secure £2m in funding, none-of-which would have been possible without her.
I wouldn't be where I am without Cat's support.”
- Tech Startup Founder, Edinburgh
