We sat down with Jonathan Berg , CEO of Alliance Esports and former Dota 2 world champion, to explore his evolution from a professional player to a leader in esports. Jonathan shares his insights on the challenges of building a sustainable organization, the influence of game developers, and why long-term thinking is critical for the future of esports.

We sat down with Brandon Tschacher, founder of the Milwaukee Esports Alliance, to discuss his grassroots approach to esports, the challenges of building community trust, and how Wisconsin is paving its own path in the esports industry. Brandon’s journey highlights the potential of staying focused, nimble, and true to local communities.

We sat down with Joey Gawrysiak , founder of Esports Development and Growth Enterprise and the Director of Esports at Syracuse University, to discuss his journey from competitive gaming to spearheading collegiate esports programs. Joey shares his insights into the evolution of esports, its challenges, and how academic institutions are shaping its future.

We sat down with Christopher Turner, Director of the Mixed Reality Virtual Innovation Gaming and Esports Institute at Southern University Law Center, to discuss his groundbreaking efforts in scholastic esports, his passion for creating opportunities for underrepresented communities, and how his vision is shaping the future of the industry.

We sat down with Devin LaPlume, co-founder and CEO of All Systems Go Enterprises, to explore his journey from an aspiring sneaker designer to a serial entrepreneur shaping the esports industry. Devin opened up about his unexpected path into the field, the lessons he’s learned as a facility owner, and his insights into what it will take for esports to evolve and thrive in the future.

We sat down with Cody Dragon, an esports pioneer with over $3.5M in prize winnings, to discuss his journey from grassroots gaming enthusiast to a leader in education and innovation. From co-founding Ghost Gaming to chairing the world’s first Esports History Museum, Cody offers a unique perspective on the evolution of competitive gaming and its future.