Get the essentials running.
Build the systems your team relies on, so HR administration stops landing on the founder’s desk.
- Payroll, benefits & HR systems
- Onboarding & offboarding
- Policies & compliance support
For growing gaming studios, esports organizations, and creative teams. Work directly with experienced HR leaders who handle the people side of your business, from everyday operations to your next big change.
A few of our current & former clients
“Their practical, no-nonsense approach freed our leadership team to focus on growing the business instead of managing people problems.”Kyle McCarthy Co-Founder, PhatMojo
What we do
Senior advice and hands-on execution, sized to your team.
Build the systems your team relies on, so HR administration stops landing on the founder’s desk.
Give managers practical support and employees a clearer path as your organization grows.
Bring experienced judgment to sensitive people issues and consequential business decisions.
Our team
You work directly with KC and Chris. Our experience spans enterprise tech, game studios, and the realities of building smaller teams.
KC brings senior HR judgment and hands-on people operations experience from gaming and tech to growing teams.
Chris combines strategic HR leadership with practical execution for early-to-mid stage startups and game studios.
How it works
Tell us about your team and what’s getting in the way. We’ll discuss whether Dream Lab is the right fit.
A 2–4 week evaluation identifies your HR gaps and produces a prioritized roadmap and scoped engagement proposal.
We take on the agreed priorities through a monthly engagement that adjusts as your business evolves.
Flexible by design
We don't do packages. Every engagement is scoped to exactly where you are — and evolves as you grow.
Current & former clients
We've partnered with studios, esports orgs, media companies, and digital brands at every stage of growth.
Media & Entertainment
eCommerce, Web3 & Consumer
Client voices
We measure success by the outcomes our clients achieve — and the relationships we build along the way.
Start with a free discovery call. Tell us a little about your team and what you need help with.