The Hottest Game in Business: eSports

The CEO of Canada's top eSports company takes us behind the scenes and gives us a window into the hottest industry taking the word by storm. Welcome to the Inside BS Show Episode 207
If you've never heard of eSports, you're not alone. Many people think playing video games is something only pimple-faced teenage boys do in their mother's basement.

Not any more.

There are professional leagues of players matching their video game skills for big money.

In 2020, global esports revenue exceeded $1 billion with over 500 million spectators watching tournaments.  

On today's show, I take you inside the business strategy of Canada's fastest growing esports company - Amuka Esports.  Our discussion is with Amuka's CEO Ben Feferman.

Ben is the CEO of Amuka Esports, a leading esports organization that is in the following verticals:
  • Media - creating authentic esports authentic for several television and OTT platforms
  • Events - producing some of the top events for game publishers and different brands
  • Teams - Parabellum Esports is fieleding competitive rosters in CSGO, R6, Valorant and more.
  • Arenas - Two esports arenas in Toronto and Windsor.
Ben started in the industry as an investor, then moved into raising capital and providing advisory services and now, as CEO, he is focused on the growth strategy and day-to-day operation of this fast-paced business.

Ben Feferman

Ben@amukaesports.com
Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bfeferman/
Amuka Esports: https://www.amukaesports.com
Ben's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHiPHb6noUubZZSW2nvOhKw


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