Strategic Advisor & Coach for Games, Creative Technology & Start-ups
Hi, I'm Cat Burton. I help founders, studio heads and leaders in games and creative tech navigate the hard stuff: burnout, leadership, strategy and everything in between.
If you're overwhelmed, second-guessing yourself, watching your runway shrink, or just need someone who actually understands the game industry to think alongside you; that's what I'm here for.
Who I work with
Founders, indie developers, studio heads, executives and creative leaders building things they care about.
Particularly people who are dealing with burnout, imposter syndrome, difficult decisions, scope creep, hiring headaches, or that nagging feeling that something isn't quite working.
I support clients across games, creative technology and start-ups; from solo indie devs to funded studios and scaling teams.
What people say
“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.” - Tech startup founder, Edinburgh
"Our conversations always leave me with a clear focus and confidence in my direction." - Game Studio Founder, Scotland
Two ways I can help
🎮 Advisory & Strategy
Roadmaps, scope, runway, hiring, funding, product decisions, AI strategy. The business and product side of things when you need clear thinking from someone who's been there before.
🖤 Coaching & Wellbeing
Burnout, overwhelm, imposter syndrome, leadership confidence, sustainable ways of working. When the problem is less about the spreadsheet and more about how you're feeling carrying it.
How it works
I work in 1-hour sessions, Tuesday to Thursday. No retainers, no day rates, no blurry commitments.
You book time when you need it. Some clients meet me once, some return regularly. There's no pressure either way.
Latest News
I’m speaking at Develop:Brighton 2026.
I’ll be hosting a free roundtable on burnout at 2pm on Tuesday 14 July. Please do come along and say hello!
You can find the full details about the session here.
