Jan. 3, 2026

Turning Play Into Purpose

Turning Play Into Purpose

In today’s episode, I talk with James Crook about building BlinC Games, resilience through sport and fatherhood, and creating real community through games.

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In today’s episode, I sit down with James Crook, founder and president of BlinC Games, a universal platform built to organize any game, anywhere, anytime. We talk about how sports, competition, and fatherhood shaped James’s resilience, leadership, and long-term vision. James shares the real story behind building BlinC from the ground up, from sleeping on floors and driving Uber to creating a system that empowers organizers, players, venues, and partners alike. We also get into building community through games, aligning incentives in a two-sided marketplace, and why patience matters when you are committed to something bigger than quick wins.