David Vykopal: Executive Producer & CBDO at NOXGAMES
I'm David Vykopal, a 24-year-old Executive Producer and CBDO at NOXGAMES, an independent mobile game studio in Brno, Czechia. Over six years, I've evolved from junior developer to strategic leader, guiding a team of 30+ developers with a portfolio of 157+ games and 200+ million downloads. We specialize in midcore and hybrid casual titles, constantly innovating to engage players.
Professional Journey
Junior Developer
Started coding at age 17, building technical foundations in game development.
Team Lead & Product Owner
Progressed through multiple roles, gaining experience across all aspects of game creation.
Executive Producer & CBDO
Now overseeing production strategy while contributing to executive decisions at NOXGAMES.
This diverse experience across programming, design, live ops, and community management provides me with a holistic understanding of the mobile game production pipeline.
NOXGAMES Studio Overview
NOXGAMES is Brno's premier F2P mobile indie studio, focused on creating engaging midcore and hybrid casual titles. Our team of 30+ creative professionals has built an impressive portfolio that resonates with players worldwide.
157+
Games Published
+200M
Total Downloads
+30
teammates
Speaking Engagements
1
PGC London
January, 2025 - Hybrid monetization panel
2
GF Cyprus
March, 2025 - Gaming trends
3
GameDev Meetup - Brno
May, 2025 - HTLGJ + WMGM Talk
4
GDCy Cyprus
June, 2025 - Unique F2P Monetization
5
GameAccess Brno
June, 2025 - Unique F2P Monetization
6
GF Hamburg
June, 2025 - Hybrid Monetization Strategy
Featured Talk: Why Mobile Games Matter
This talk challenges misconceptions about mobile gaming while exploring its global dominance. Designed for industry professionals across all platforms, it highlights mobile gaming's unparalleled accessibility, revenue potential, and innovative nature.
1
Global Accessibility
Mobile gaming provides the only platform available to billions of players worldwide.
2
Market Dominance
Surpassing PC and console gaming in both revenue and user base.
3
Genre Evolution
Rising hybrid-casual and mid-core games versus declining hyper-casual trends.
Featured Talk: Unique F2P Monetization Strategies
This session explores innovative monetization approaches that push boundaries in F2P games, offering practical insights and real-world examples from my production experience.
In-Game Ads
Seamlessly integrated into gameplay for improved player immersion.
Brand Partnerships
Cross-promotions offering high ROI opportunities.
Audio Ads
Underutilized but impactful revenue stream.
Featured Talk: Balancing Ads and IAPs
Strategic Balance
Finding the optimal mix between ad placements and in-app purchases to maximize revenue without compromising user experience.
Frequency Optimization
Techniques for determining ideal ad frequency to prevent player fatigue and reduce churn while maintaining revenue.
Best Practices
Effective implementation of rewarded ads, interstitials, and native placements based on real-world case studies.
Featured Talk: How to Land a Game Dev Job
Drawing from my journey from 17-year-old junior programmer to production director, this talk provides practical advice for breaking into game development.
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Diverse Pathways
Technical and non-technical routes into the industry.
2
Application Essentials
What hiring managers seek in resumes, portfolios, and interviews.
3
Career Growth
How to thrive in your first role and advance in the industry.
Featured Talk: The Human Side of Bitcoin
Financial Inclusion
Providing banking access to the unbanked and enabling low-cost remittances globally.
Individual Empowerment
Offering financial autonomy and resisting censorship in authoritarian regimes.
Humanitarian Support
Enabling transparent donations and crowdfunding for global causes.
Environmental Progress
Advancements in renewable energy use and sustainable mining practices.
This talk explores Bitcoin beyond its financial aspects, highlighting its potential as a tool for positive global change and addressing common misconceptions.
Do you have uncovered topic on your event, I can help with that!
If you need to cover any specific topic or area of gamedev on your conference, let me know, I can point you to the correct person from my network
Additionally you could pick from the rest of my talk topics
  • F2P monetization for dummies
  • Ideation for hybrid/mid-core games
  • How are ideas for hybrid-casual games born to life?
  • How to land a Game Dev job?
  • "From Code to Company Strategy: A Producer's journey
  • How to handle daily Game Dev business struggles?
  • Experiences and tips on how to be at ease running Game Dev business
  • Technical vs. non-technical leader in F2P games?
  • Product owner vs Producer role?
  • Production process: From Concept to a HIT in few simple steps (Cana from GA)
  • Truth about Agile and Scrum for mobile games development?
  • How to ideate for hybrid-casual? How to find the next big thing?
  • Daily use of AI in a life of a gaming company
  • Practical leadership and psychology in gaming, how fail as a leader
  • How not to become crazy as a game dev leader… my story
Connect With Me
I'm always open to discussing game development, F2P strategies, production processes, or speaking opportunities. Feel free to connect with me through LinkedIn or at industry events.
Connect on LinkedIn
Look for me at upcoming events including GameDev Meetup Brno, GDCy Cyprus, GameAccess Brno, and GF Hamburg in 2025.
If we are already connected, here is some basic info for speaker profiles
Bio
I’m David Vykopal, Execuitve Producer and CBDO at NOXGAMES, an independent mobile game studio based in Brno, Czechia. I’ve been with the studio for over six years, starting as a junior developer and working my way up through team lead, product owner, and production director roles. Today, I help lead a team of 30+ developers, with a portfolio of 157+ games and over 200 million downloads. We focus primarily on midcore and hybrid casual titles, always looking for innovative ways to engage players. Having worked in almost every role in game development, I bring a hands-on, modern perspective on F2P, production, and scaling games in an ever-changing industry.
Short Bio
Hi, I’m David Vykopal, a 24-year-old Executive Producer at NOXGAMES—Brno’s F2P mobile indie studio. Over the past six years, I’ve evolved from a junior developer into a strategic leader, guiding a dynamic team of over 30 creative minds on a range of impressive projects. My hands-on experience in nearly every stage of game development fuels my passion for refining F2P strategies and crafting engaging midcore and hybrid casual titles.
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