Why did you get involved in esports? What was your entry point and what is your current role?: I view esports as a terrific way to engage a vibrant community and audience for fundraising. My entry point was watching the Starcraft championships in South Korea. As a video gamer, it’s awe-inspiring to see stadiums filled…
Read MoreScott Cole has the ultimate story of saying yes, taking chances, and going for what he wanted, even when it meant taking pay cuts and entering unknown territory to land his dream jobs. It all ended up paying off as Scott now has the opportunity to work with brands like ESPN, the NFL, NBA, and…
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After having a great run in the corporate world, working for great companies like Schweppes, Dr. Pepper, Cadbury, and Southwest Airlines, and reaching the managerial level at many of them, Dr. Clinton Purtell felt he needed to give something back to society. His endless curiosity and a massive appetite for learning led him to the…
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Welcome back! We are still at the Esports Next Conference, and today, our MVP, Megan Van Petten and Bubba Gaeddert, have a conversation about how the event is going so far. Their conversation revolves around the networking opportunities of events like this and why it is essential to know that it is not a “one-and-done”;…
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In the conversation about connecting marginalized communities and sports, exposure seems to be one of the best options. LaDondra Wilson, Dallas Wings’ VP of Social Responsibility, believes that kids can’t believe in what they can’t see. The Wings and Panther City Lacrosse Club regularly take kids from these communities to the games to gain first-hand…
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Jake Trobough has a unique entry into the world of gaming and esports. He loved playing, and taking a chance on a trip to New York helped him to launch into professional player status. Since then he worked in finance and then found is way back to esports by working with the Rokker and Version1…
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The transition from the military to the business world is neither easy nor happens magically. Kevin B. Wooton, former Brigadier General of the US Air Force, had to arm himself with patience, willingness to have an open mind and a deep understanding of the different markets. Kevin B. Wooton is the Principal at Wooton Consulting…
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