BIG NEWS: Catalyst Games!

We have big news! As of today, Startup Games will now be called Catalyst Games. With the new name we’ll be placing even more focus on making an impact within the communities in which they are held. Since 2012, Startup Games has brought companies together for a day of team building by playing games for charity. With over $825,000 going back into the community, its impact has been powerful. We are excited to increase that impact by engaging even more companies and participants, but also providing a way in which companies can be connected to and serve their community year-round. 

“We are so proud of what Startup Games has been able to accomplish over the last eight years,” said Dan Graham, Founder of Notley. “We want to be purposeful in our giving back and this new name and programming will allow for us to have even more of an impact by focusing on issues pertinent to each market and staying connected year-round to the nonprofits we serve.”

One of the biggest changes to programming is that Catalyst Games will kick off the “season” by working closely with company teams, nonprofit organizations and community leaders in each market to identify the most pressing issue areas in that city. Through these discussions and recommendations, Catalyst Games will create and facilitate shared experiences with chosen nonprofit partners to deliver the program and where resources - funds and human capital - will be donated. Participating teams will be able to earn bonus points throughout the year through shared experiences such as volunteer days and supply drives. Each season will culminate with the traditional “day of games”, in which companies compete in team building competitions with all money won benefiting the chosen non-profits. 

“Corporate social responsibility and authentic team building programs can be a heavy lift for many companies”, said Gillian Wilson, co-founder and board member of Catalyst Games. “Catalyst Games offers a unique way to give back to the community, while also creating an authentic team building experience - both crucial parts of recruiting, retention and overall employee engagement.”

Catalyst Games currently operates in three markets: Austin, Denver and Atlanta. Denver’s day-of-games will be held on May 8, 2020. Atlanta will be hosted on September 18, 2020 and Austin in January 2021.