When Dexter Carr and his former business partner wanted to go to a place that would allow them to have a couple of drinks, eat, and play some games, he was shocked to find there wasn’t something available that fit his needs.

And just like every truly great entrepreneur story, that’s how G-Haven Esports was born. G-Haven is an esports organization that was created to help bring all gamers, of all backgrounds together. 

Dexter joins Megan in this week’s episode of Esports Connected to discuss why he’s so passionate about bringing the industry together, how the pandemic had a huge impact on his business, and why he’s leveraging his platform and business to bring awareness to the world of mental health.

To learn more about G-Haven, visit: https://g-haven.square.site/

Esports Connected is created by the Esports Trade Association. To learn more visit: https://esportsta.org/

Full Episode Breakdown:

1:10 – Dexter discusses how he got involved him involved in esports, and what attracted him to it.

2:19 – Why G-Haven is focusing on the middle ground of gaming and esports

3:38 – When you start losing the fun of playing because there’s such a discrepancy in player ability, how do you begin to fill that gap? Dexter has the answer.

6:16 – Dexter discusses what inspired him to create G-Haven.

9:48 – What it was like having his partner move on and Dexter had to take it on himself.

13:02 – Dexter talks about what’s on the horizon for G-Haven, and what he’s excited about.

16:38 – What got Dexter so into mental health, and so passionate about this cause.

21:08 – What got Dexter excited about the Esports Trade Association and why he wanted to join.

23:36 – Where did the name G-Haven come from? Dexter tells the story.

28:41 – Dexter gives his best advice for people to monetize their business idea.

29:10 – How has the industry needed to pivot and change when it came to creating events because of the pandemic.

33:27 – Dexter talks about his competitors in addition to how you can succeed in esports.