Joining us today at the Power event in South Bend is the ESTA Elevator Pitch winner Matt Jackson, founder, and CEO of the Ultimate Gaming Championship (UGC).

Throughout our conversation, Matt reveals the details of how he went from organizing LAN parties in the basement of his parent’s house to founding one of the most successful companies in the industry. We also talk about what the future holds for UGC, the importance of generating value in the industry, and why esports companies need to ensure their investors have easy access to the ROI their investments produce. 

Resources:

Visit UGC’s website: https://www.ugcesports.gg/

or connect with Matt on social media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-jackson-14145627/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ugcmatt/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ugcmatt?lang=es

Full Episode Breakdown:

2:12 – Matt shares a bit about his journey into the gaming and esports industry

6:13 – Matt talks about how he started hosting LAN parties in a basement, then an attic, and the moment he founded UGC.

10:43 – Matt talks about what he sees as the future of UGC, and he shares his thoughts on the right approach to business for esports companies when it comes to raising funds and investment.