esports business

Esports Connected – The Importance of Insurance For Esports Companies With Chris Johnson

It may not be something we think about (or want to think about every day), but insurance is part of our daily lives, and getting the right one for your business and life can save you a lot of headaches when you actually need it. That’s exactly what Chris Johnson, from the Johnsonese Brokerage LLC…

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The Art of the Esports Partnership

In today’s episode, Gabriel Causse joins us to share his unique perspective on partnerships in esports, the differences between creating partnerships in traditional sports and esports, and how traditional sports teams and franchises can engage with gamers. Gabriel Causse is the Manager of Business Operations at Magic Gaming and the first esports Partnership Manager in…

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NFT’s and the Future of Mobile Gaming With Jeff Donnelley

Being authentic and bringing positive energy, and of course, his natural talent for marketing, helped our guest, Jeff Donnelley, build a flawless and outstanding career as an independent contractor working with online gaming companies. After 15 years of experience in the gaming market, the moment he learned about esports, he knew it was the industry’s…

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How to Build a Broadcasting Career in Esports

Joining us today is Alex “Axeltoss” Rodrigues to talk about streaming, education, and the present and future of esports. Alex is an Esports Host/Commentator, a Producer, Advisor, and Player and Community Development Director at Oxygen Esports. Alex is a Texas A&M University graduate who got his Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Journalism. For the…

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Why Diversity and Inclusion Matter in Esports and Gaming

Joining us today is Ryan Johnson to talk about inclusion, minority representation, HBCUs and brands collaborations, and the multiple opportunities for underrepresented communities in the esports and gaming industry.  As the Founder and CEO of Cxmmunity, Ryan focuses on increasing minority representation in esports through STEAM development. Cxmmunity successfully established solid partnerships with Verizon, Twitch,…

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Understanding the Connection Between Gaming and Neuroscience

In today’s episode, we are joined by one of the OGs of game development, Noah Falstein, Executive Advisor at Akili Interactive. Noah has been designing games since 1980; he has worked for LucasArts, 3DO, Dreamworks Interactive, and Google. Noah is also the Owner of The Inspiracy, a consulting game production and design company focusing on…

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How Esports Teams Can Generate More Revenue From Partnerships

This week, we are joined by Justin Varghese to talk about esports, marketing, and partnerships.  Justin is in charge of Sales and Marketing Partnerships at Panda. He is an event speaker, esports broadcaster and evangelist, taco aficionado, and a dear friend. He shared a holistic view of the esports ecosystem, developed through his vast experience…

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Why Esports Needs To Be Included In More Formal Education

Joining us today to talk about education, esports, and gaming is Nick Turner, Consultant and Lecturer of Esports at Queen Mary’s College in Basingstoke, UK. In this episode, co-hosted by Brandon Brunhammer, our conversation revolves around the benefits of adding esports to formal education curriculums, staying grounded, and keeping things real as members of the…

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Connecting the Worlds of Design and Gaming

Cisco Garrido, the Senior Graphic Designer at AOE Creative, is joining us today to talk about resilience, commitment, and following and trusting our passions.  Originally from Venezuela, and after his mentor died at a young age, Cisco moved to Panama to avoid the financial and social crisis getting in the way of his progress. His…

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How Mastering Statistics Led to the Esports

Adding value to a company is, without a doubt, the easiest way to put a foot in any industry. If our business card is a concrete plan for improving a business, we will most likely get hired for the position or, going even further; the company might create the job position for us.  Our guest,…

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