As we grow up we're often encouraged to put our passions aside to focus on more practical careers and pursuits. And as Joe Hills was surveying his traditional options, his passion, gaming showed up in a way he'd never imagined possible, and his niche in esports executive recruiting was born. In this episode, we talk providence, passion, and happiness as Joe shares his quit story and path to founding Looking For Group. Follow Joe on Twitter (@bearlykoalified) for all the esports industry secrets.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Twitch, live streaming video site/app/platform
- Wouter Sleijffers CEO of Fnatic
- League of Legends, multiplayer online video game developed and published by Riot Games
- European League of Legends Championship Series (EULCS)
- Gamescom, the world’s largest computer games trade show
- The Esports Observer
- The Joe Rogan Experience, comedian Joe Rogan's podcast
- The Esports Roundtable, Joe's Podcast
- Overwatch, multiplayer online first-person shooter video game
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