About
Hey, I’m Cat
I spent nearly 2 decades building businesses, founding startups and shipping games, all while quietly burning out again and again. Now I help other founders and leaders do what I didn’t: build something they love without it costing them their health.
Along the way, I’ve worn many hats: developer, founder, CEO, CTO, CPO, working across games and creative tech primarily.
I’m here to support you while you build a life and career you love.
I live in Edinburgh, Scotland and support founders and leaders all around the world.
My Career Journey
I joined the games industry in 2008 on Moshi Monsters, where we went from a small beta to global phenomenon with 80 million players worldwide.
As Flash faded, I taught myself Unity & C# and from 2012 onwards I helped indie and AAA studios worldwide to ship games. I worked with Unity, MediaTonic (Epic Games), Preloaded, The Mill, A Brave Plan, Six-to-Start and many more.
In 2023, I co-founded Vesper, led the product and dev team, grew a remote team of 12, and secured seven-figure funding twice.
In 2025 I launched Goth Boss Studios to help other founders and leaders avoid burnout and build sustainable success. Something I wish someone had helped me with earlier in my career.
Why I do this
After years in the game dev trenches, riding the rollercoaster ups-and-downs of the industry, battling multiple burnouts and still feeling like an imposter, in 2024 I got the news that I had finally got the all-clear from cancer. That moment was a turning point in how I think about success.
I realised what matters most isn’t just shipping the next big thing or working your way up the corporate ladder. It’s sustaining your purpose while building a life you love.
I want to help other people build things they’re passionate about without sacrificing their happiness or mental health.
Why Work With Me?
Because I’ve done it.
I’ve scaled teams. I’ve pitched investors. I’ve navigated brutal pivots and last-minute launches. I’ve battled burnout and imposter syndrome. I know how to build a successful career and business and how hard it really is.
Want to Connect?
Looking for someone who really understands the struggles you’re facing?
Want to know more about me?
Sometimes it helps to know more about the person you’re speaking to. You can find more about me, my personal projects and career over at www.CatBurton.co.uk.