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Robb Charini

Senior Manager, eSports
Ubisoft

Robb has been immersed in the video game community for over 20 years and leverages his extensive experience as a player, community organizer and industry professional to elevate the ecosystems of gaming, competition and esports.

Since his early beginnings as a community organizer, hosting his own series of events and activities, he’s had the pleasure of working at IGN and their esports program, the IGN Pro League (IPL) to Blizzard Entertainment’s eSports group and currently leads the casual and competitive initiatives for esports at Ubisoft.

Robb Charini

Senior Manager, eSports
Ubisoft

Robb Charini

Senior Manager, eSports
Ubisoft

Robb has been immersed in the video game community for over 20 years and leverages his extensive experience as a player, community organizer and industry professional to elevate the ecosystems of gaming, competition and esports.

Since his early beginnings as a community organizer, hosting his own series of events and activities, he’s had the pleasure of working at IGN and their esports program, the IGN Pro League (IPL) to Blizzard Entertainment’s eSports group and currently leads the casual and competitive initiatives for esports at Ubisoft.

Through the years he has worked with nearly every publisher and endemic partner, including premier esports titles and events such as League of Legends, StarCraft II and BlizzCon to developing the next generation of esports with games like Rainbow Six Siege, as well as provided consultative services to a wide variety of entities and corporations.

 

Rick Fox

Partner
Vision Venture Partners

Rick Fox

Partner
Vision Venture Partners

Rick Fox

Partner
Vision Venture Partners
 

Nik Adams

Senior Vice President of Sales
ESL

Nik Adams was the first full time employed esports commentator in the world. With his aim of bringing competitive gaming to large audiences he worked with the likes of GIGA TV ad EuroSport as producer and editor chief. From there he drove forward both Turtle Entertainment and ESL as Vice President of Sales with focus on the three major company categories: sponsoring, media sales and TV licensing.

Nik Adams

Senior Vice President of Sales
ESL

Nik Adams

Senior Vice President of Sales
ESL

Nik Adams was the first full time employed esports commentator in the world. With his aim of bringing competitive gaming to large audiences he worked with the likes of GIGA TV ad EuroSport as producer and editor chief. From there he drove forward both Turtle Entertainment and ESL as Vice President of Sales with focus on the three major company categories: sponsoring, media sales and TV licensing.

 

Mike Vorhaus

President
Magid Advisors

Having been extensively involved in video and PC gaming strategies, as well as the development of new gaming concepts, Mike Vorhaus provides research and consultation services to major traditional media companies about new media initiatives, venture capitalists and private equity firms about investment in the media space, as well as consultation services to a number of leading internet and gaming companies.

Mike Vorhaus

President
Magid Advisors

Mike Vorhaus

President
Magid Advisors

Having been extensively involved in video and PC gaming strategies, as well as the development of new gaming concepts, Mike Vorhaus provides research and consultation services to major traditional media companies about new media initiatives, venture capitalists and private equity firms about investment in the media space, as well as consultation services to a number of leading internet and gaming companies.

 

Marty “Lazerchicken” Strenczewilk

CEO
Splyce Inc.

A longtime veteran of the entertainment world, Marty “Lazerchicken” Strenczewilk worked in theater, film and television for over 10 years, primarily in New York City. Esports started as a passion when he began writing blogs and managing class guides for World of Warcraft. He landed his first esports gig at a startup, where he led production on one of the most successful first-time broadcasts of a World of Warcraft tournament.

Marty “Lazerchicken” Strenczewilk

CEO
Splyce Inc.

Marty “Lazerchicken” Strenczewilk

CEO
Splyce Inc.

A longtime veteran of the entertainment world, Marty “Lazerchicken” Strenczewilk worked in theater, film and television for over 10 years, primarily in New York City. Esports started as a passion when he began writing blogs and managing class guides for World of Warcraft. He landed his first esports gig at a startup, where he led production on one of the most successful first-time broadcasts of a World of Warcraft tournament. He then went on to found Splyce in the winter of 2014 with his wife Meghan Strenczewilk (Business Director) and his longtime friend Vincent Garguilo (Creative Director).

 

Manny Anekal

The Next Level, Versus Sports, VS

Manny Anekal is currently running several companies within the esports ecosystem: The Next Level (The Business of Esports Media Organization), Versus Sports (Consulting), VS Sports (Esports team) and Loot Ventures (Esports Investment Fund).

Manny has over a decade of experience working at the intersection of Gaming, Marketing and Brands.  His first role was with the startup Massive Inc., which was acquired by Microsoft Xbox in 2006, followed by Executive roles at Electronic Arts, Zynga, Kiip and most recently with Major League Gaming.

Manny Anekal

The Next Level, Versus Sports, VS

Manny Anekal

The Next Level, Versus Sports, VS

Manny Anekal is currently running several companies within the esports ecosystem: The Next Level (The Business of Esports Media Organization), Versus Sports (Consulting), VS Sports (Esports team) and Loot Ventures (Esports Investment Fund).

Manny has over a decade of experience working at the intersection of Gaming, Marketing and Brands.  His first role was with the startup Massive Inc., which was acquired by Microsoft Xbox in 2006, followed by Executive roles at Electronic Arts, Zynga, Kiip and most recently with Major League Gaming.

He will also take you on in Clash Royale.

 

Dan Ciccone

Managing Director
REV XP

Dan Ciccone

Managing Director
REV XP

Dan Ciccone

Managing Director
REV XP
 

Victor Suski

CEO
AVGL - American Video Game League

Victor Suski

CEO
AVGL - American Video Game League

Victor Suski

CEO
AVGL - American Video Game League
 

Kyle Laffey

Business Development
SLIVER.tv

After retiring from being a top-rated sponsored WoW player, Kyle jumped right into consulting with brands and influencers on sponsorships in the Esports space. He has worked with a number of top brands such as MGM Grand, Oculus, GFUEL, AMD, and many more on digital and physical event Esport activations. Now full-time at SLIVER.tv, Kyle handles business development and partnerships for their 360 Virtual Reality platform on mobile, desktop, and VR headsets.

Kyle Laffey

Business Development
SLIVER.tv

Kyle Laffey

Business Development
SLIVER.tv

After retiring from being a top-rated sponsored WoW player, Kyle jumped right into consulting with brands and influencers on sponsorships in the Esports space. He has worked with a number of top brands such as MGM Grand, Oculus, GFUEL, AMD, and many more on digital and physical event Esport activations. Now full-time at SLIVER.tv, Kyle handles business development and partnerships for their 360 Virtual Reality platform on mobile, desktop, and VR headsets.

 

Jason Moore

Partner
Agency for Professional Esports | APE

Former President of Paris Hilton Entertainment 1999-2009; with over a decade experience in developing and managing the Paris Hilton brand into a Billion-dollar Fortune 100 business.

Jason Moore

Partner
Agency for Professional Esports | APE

Jason Moore

Partner
Agency for Professional Esports | APE

Former President of Paris Hilton Entertainment 1999-2009; with over a decade experience in developing and managing the Paris Hilton brand into a Billion-dollar Fortune 100 business.