Gavin Bushnell
Two Bit Circus
Los Angeles, CA USA
"Find the hobbies that you enjoy doing...let them keep you up at night and push them as hard as you can for no other reason than you want to and it interests you. That’s the best way to become an expert at anything."
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Advice for getting started
My idea of success is living an interesting and memorable life and I strive to do things that get me out of my comfort zone. I've never been cut out for the typical 9-to-5 job behind a desk. I thrive in an environment that challenges me.
Here's the path I took:
High School
Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
Born and raised in Northern California, but moved to Los Angeles when he was 15.
2.
His father, Nolan Bushnell, created Atari and pioneered the modern video game industry—says that he and his 7 siblings were always surrounded by games and grew up with an appreciation for fun.
3.
After high school, he went to college with the intention of becoming an architect, but after a year he left school to start working instead.
4.
He has worked a variety of jobs including bartending, construction, hydroponic gardening, bagging groceries, and delivering newspapers.
5.
Says these experiences have all given him skills that he still utilizes in his career today and that practical experience has been a valuable education.
6.
Managed a restaurant in Downtown Los Angeles called uWink, where you can order and customize anything off of a touch screen—admits this idea was ahead of its time and it eventually closed.
7.
Got the opportunity to join his brother, Brent Bushnell, at his company Two Bit Circus—there he is affectionately referred to as “King Carny” and in charge of all event and game production.
8.
Says that finishing college is still on his “bucket list”.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Myself:
I can't work a regular job. They are the same day in and day out and are boring.
How I responded:
My idea of success is living an interesting and memorable life and I strive to do things that get me out of my comfort zone. I've never been cut out for the typical 9-to-5 job behind a desk. I thrive in an environment that challenges me.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I went to a few colleges but didn't graduate. I don't think this has slowed me down or overly impacted my life, it definitely sent me down a different path. I rely on gaining different experiences to make up for my lack of a degree.