Unlocking Multiplayer Success: Backend & Infrastructure Insights with Sid Dhulipalla of Hathora

Описание: Sid Dhulipalla is the CEO and co-founder of Hathora, a server orchestration platform that powers not only Frost Giant Studios' highly anticipated game Stormgate but also a range of other multiplayer experiences.

In this episode, listeners get a glimpse of Sid's journey transitioning from engineering management roles at Databricks and Palantir Technologies to founding Hathora. He also shares insights into the interplay between cloud and bare metal servers, the challenges of building a successful tech startup, and the critical role of industry connections in scaling Hathora.

Tune in to learn about valuable lessons on multitasking challenges, cost optimization, and strategic partnerships in the gaming industry, including collaborations with industry giants like Tim Morten for Stormgate.


Resources Mentioned in this episode:
• Here’s Waldo Recruiting - https://www.hereswaldorecruiting.com/
• Lizzie Mintus on LinkedIn -   / hereswaldo  
• Sid Dhulipalla on LinkedIn -   / dsiddharth  
• https://hathora.dev/
• Tim Morten of Frost Giant Studios on the Here's Waldo Podcast https://hereswaldorecruiting.com/tim-...


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🎧 Chapters / Show Notes:
00:00 Intro
01:10 Meet Sid Dhulipalla
01:51 Hathora's Server Orchestration Platform
02:47 Sid's Journey: From Palantir to Hathora
05:29 Early Challenges and Successes with Hathora
08:01 Navigating the Gaming Industry and Building Relationships
17:14 Technical Insights: Stress Testing and Cost Optimization
38:52 Future Vision and Advice for Aspiring Founders
45:18 Get in Touch with Sid