“Cat’s workshop on AI burnout generated a huge amount of engagement compared to other workshops we’ve offered, which really speaks to how relevant and valuable the topic was. She brought a fresh perspective to the conversation, sharing thoughtful insights and practical ideas that people could take away and apply. The session was motivational without losing sight of reality, striking a great balance between optimism about AI’s potential and an honest acknowledgement of the challenges it brings. I’d highly recommend Cat’s workshop to anyone looking to explore the impact of AI on how we work and find a more sustainable way forward.”
— Alice Banks, Adobe
“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.”
— Startup founder, Edinburgh
“I highly recommend checking Cat Burton’s videos out. Of all the Game Space events we have run, her talk really resonated with audience in terms of burnout.”
— Stuart Milne, Tech Scaler, Dundee
“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.”
— Startup founder, Edinburgh
“Starting a game company isn’t easy and can be really draining. A simple chat with Cat gave me back the focus and motivation I had lost after going through the bureaucracy machine. Her knowledge of the industry and network of talented people can be a life saver for anyone that has a plan but lacks the support to action it. Her drive and positive attitude will give you back the energy you need to get your project through the finish line and make it a success. If things get tough, just call Cat!”
— Game industry founder, Scotland
“Meeting with Cat was incredibly helpful, grounding and enjoyable. As a solo developer preparing for gamescom, I have had a hundred questions on my mind going into our session. We talked about project & demo scope, marketing, pricing, business strategy, game design, naming, project planning, gamescom preperations as well as making space for my neurodivergent ways within all of it. With her huge resourcefulness, Cat was able to help me ground my business strategy in the realities of this industry, strengthen my courage to put myself out there and put a value on what I create and maybe most importantly: to empathize with my context so that her advice was truly helping me to create both a game and a business that integrate my needs as well. I came out of the session with much more clarity, confidence and calm and I am glad to know I can talk with her when I need to talk big (or small) picture with someone who “gets it”. If there are game developers in my network who need advice with any of what I have been talking about, I recommend to reach out to her and book a session.”
— Anneke Eberlei, Game Industry Founder, Germany
“I worked with Cat on the original Moshi Monsters game, so she was my first port of call when we decided to reboot the game. She played a key role in helping us kick off the new Moshi Monsters Unity project, bringing a great mix of technical expertise, creativity, and practical leadership from day one.
Cat quickly turned ideas into working prototypes, helped shape the technical direction through early concept work, and was instrumental in recruiting the right Unity talent to build the team. She has a rare ability to operate across technical delivery, hiring, and leadership, making her an invaluable asset at every stage of a project.
Throughout the engagement, Cat was proactive, collaborative, and a pleasure to work with. I’d happily recommend her to any studio looking for someone who can help get a project or idea off the ground and set it up for success.”
— Ian Trayler, CTO, Mind Candy (makers of Moshi Monsters)
