Explore the rise and fall of award-winning Australian studio Defiant Development in this GDC 2023 talk. Delve into the intricacies of company structure and culture, examining how they can set game developers up for success or failure. Learn from founder Morgan Jaffit's insights on the ways Defiant's culture both helped and ultimately hindered its success. Gain valuable perspectives on weathering successes and failures in the game development industry, understanding the emotional toll of failure, and discovering opportunities that arise when things fall apart. Analyze the building blocks of a company's foundation and their impact on long-term sustainability in the competitive world of game development.