One life-altering health crisis changed everything, forcing a former police trainee to rethink his path and eventually manage 30 million players for the world's biggest gaming franchises.

Corey is the Head of Global Community at 2K Sports and a former leader at EA Sports. He is a self-taught industry veteran who proved that obsession and a "sponge" mentality can replace a traditional corporate pedigree.

Corey opens up about the stroke he suffered at a young age and how it pushed him to abandon law enforcement for his true passion in sports gaming. He reveals the exact strategy he used to network by cold-messaging people found in the credits of his favorite games, eventually leading to a feedback specialist role at EA. You’ll hear the nightmare story of an $11,000 corporate dinner bill involving a famous athlete and why Corey believes "managing downwards" is the only way to build a team that actually survives the high-pressure gaming industry.

A must-watch for anyone trying to turn a controller obsession into a high-level career.