About Ontic Studios

Transforming education through interactive gaming experiences that make complex economic concepts accessible, engaging, and memorable.

Our Mission

To democratize economic education by creating immersive, game-based learning experiences that empower individuals to understand and navigate the complexities of modern economies.

Our Story

2020
Founded with a vision to revolutionize economics education through interactive gaming.
2021
Began development of The Purposeful Economist, our flagship educational game.
2023
Launched beta version to select educational institutions for testing and feedback.
2024
Expanded team and refined game mechanics based on educator and student feedback.
2025
Official launch of The Purposeful Economist and the Ontic Studios platform.

What We Believe

Learning Through Play

Games engage multiple cognitive systems, making learning more effective and memorable than traditional methods.

Accessible Education

Everyone deserves access to quality economic education, regardless of background or prior knowledge.

Evidence-Based Design

Our games are built on proven pedagogical principles and continuously refined through research.

Community-Driven

We listen to educators, students, and players to create experiences that truly meet their needs.

Leadership Team

Malcolm Adams

Founder & CEO

Visionary entrepreneur with a passion for education technology and economic empowerment.

Dr. Sarah Chen

Chief Learning Officer

PhD in Educational Psychology with 15 years of experience in game-based learning research.

James Rodriguez

Chief Technology Officer

Former game developer with expertise in interactive simulations and web technologies.

Dr. Aisha Patel

Economics Advisor

Professor of Economics specializing in behavioral economics and financial literacy.

Our Impact

10,000+

Students reached through our educational games

50+

Educational institutions using our platform

4.8/5

Average user satisfaction rating