The Level Up Experience

By Cris Reed

Interviewing influential figures in industries from bitcoin, esports, gaming to venture capital.

Podcasts is divided into two shows - The Level Up Experience, conversations mainly focused on esports... more

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The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.

The Level Up Experience episodes:

June 14, 2020 #031- Reed Thinks | Uzi Retires | Burnout In Esports
#031- Reed Thinks | Uzi Retires | Burnout In Esports
Quick thoughts on Uzi retirement and the conversation around burnout in esports.
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6min
June 10, 2020 #030- Systemic Racism and How Gaming Can Bring Us Together or Drive Us Apart
#030- Systemic Racism and How Gaming Can Bring Us Together or Drive Us Apart
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7min
June 10, 2020 #029- The First Comprehensive Cross-Reality Virtual Universe | Tom Roe & Jared Busby w/ Silica NeXus
Watch the live stream replay on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HXyxSiDxR4
The Level Up Experience welcomes in Jared Busby and Tom Roe with Silica NeXus / Convergence of 4 Dimensions.
From XR/VR/AR to the blockchain space, Jared and Tom have interesting stories to share from their careers.
Tom Roe was part of the team that created Wolfenstien VR, Cybertag, Xenomorph VR, and the Reality Rocket, Tom is a published author, and creator of the Silica Sci-Fi novel series by T. A. Roe on Amazon. He's currently the Creative Director for Silica NeXus / Convergence of 4 Dimensions.
Jared Busby is the Social Media and Community Manager for Silica NeXus / Convergence of 4 Dimensions
Also diving into Ready Player One and how it will play out in the future. Hope you enjoy the show.
Learn more about Silica NeXus: https://fund.silicanexus.com/
Tom Roe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomroe/
Jared Busby: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-busby-6234a240/
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56min
June 09, 2020 #028- Jordan Paris | Is it Time to Start Your Podcast?
Watch the YouTube replay- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97AxYd0xlcw
This is a previously recorded LinkedIn Live stream recorded on March 23rd with Jordan Paris
Jordan Paris is a 22-year-old author, podcast host, and entrepreneur featured in Forbes, Men’s Health, Yahoo! Finance, Market Watch, and NASDAQ.
Jordan is the founder and creative director of Trend Up Media, a one-stop podcast agency that produces profitable podcasts to help businesses grow in both profit and influence.
Connect with Jordan- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordantparis/
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49min
May 27, 2020 #027- "Esports Post-COVID: How Does it Look?"
Watch replay on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFboV9fGdww

Previously recorded live streamed panel from the Gamerjibe Esports and Gaming Virtual Career Fest entitled:
"Esports Post-COVID: How Does it Look?"

Chris Smith- Founder Big Esports
Jake Zinn- Founder Esport Supply
Brett Diamond- COO Wise Ventures and Minnesota ROKKR
Erik Alexander- Founder Era Sports
Marcus Howard- Founder Project MQ

Some topics discussed:
CDL pivot from in-person to online competitions.
Is esports only segmented towards pro competition play?
Have endemic/non-endemic brands been more involved in esports over the last few months?
Does the value of virtual events exceed live events when measuring engagement metrics?

time stamps:
00:46- start (panelist introductions)
7:49- CDL pivot from in-person to online competitions
11:25- Chris discusses as a former CSGO player: did he like competing online or in-person?
13:52- Viewer numbers/engagement when CDL shifted online
14:51- ROKKR Watch Parties
18:10- Discord engagement levels during online events
19:52- Is esports only segmented towards pro competition play? 26:08- Has the lack of physical sports created more awareness around esports? 28:34- People watch other people cook, why is there any stigma on people who watch others game? 31:48- It's hit or miss if high schools want to support esports 33:54- As a parent, esports/gaming will give kids an opportunity to stay engaged 35:34- Have brands been more involved in esports over the last few months or are they in sit and wait mode? 37:54- Traditional sports is still trying to figure out esports 40:34- How partnership and brand conversations have changed with ROKKR 42:02- Small businesses are trying to learn how get involved in esports 45:47- Marketing dollars will shift from traditional sports to somewhere else if traditional sports continued to be halted 46:32- Investors aren't just comparing esports teams and companies, they're comparing the esports to investing in other verticals 48:28- Why do sponsors work with Minnesota ROKKR in the end? 51:26- Does the value of virtual events exceed live events when measuring engagement metrics?
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1h 5min
May 13, 2020 #026- Collegiate Esports | Virtual Environments for Events | Michael Aguilar OU Esports Club & Michael Lubker Gamerjibe
The live stream video was recorded in a virtual environment meeting space powered by Gamerjibe: https://gamerjibe.com/events/5e91d1bdeb7deb2ab443ca7e/live
YouTube replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2gPOHKqvJI
LinkedIn Replay: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristopher-reed/
Collegiate Esports | Virtual Environments for Events | Michael Aguilar OU Esports Club & Michael Lubker Gamerjibe
We'll be discussing a wide range of topics including the collegiate esports landscape when compared to collegiate analog sports, the different segments virtual environments can be utilized, and the experiences of being introverted and having social anxiety at public events.
The live stream video was recorded in a virtual environment meeting space powered by Gamerjibe
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1h 12min
May 11, 2020 #025- Reed Thinks | Thoughts on "Pure Play" Public Esports Companies
A number of "pure play" public esports companies have struggled since their IPO. What needs to happen for them to turn their companies around?
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8min
May 05, 2020 #024- Aerial Powers | WNBA All-Star | Gamer | Content Creator
Watch episode on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Shqfi9YcRkI
Follow Aerial on Twitter: https://twitter.com/aerial_powers23?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Not only is Aerial Powers a WNBA star for the Washington Mystics but she is an avid gamer and content creator. She's also a brand ambassador for eFuse, Geekletes and Health-e-Gamer Foundation. We'll be jumping into how she started creating content, why esports & gaming are important to culture and how traditional sports organizations have ramped up the engagement in esports.
"Gaming is a family tradition that holds and bonds us together. I play with my dad, uncle and brother online and am able to connect with my fans in a unique way."
1:13- Start
1:54- Aerial’s background and what she’s currently doing in esports/gaming/content creation
3:13- When did Aerial start playing videogames?
4:12- Favorite titles to play currently
5:19- Her experience with playing Valorant
6:29- Traditional Sports and Esports crossover
8:22- new users on twitch 10:01- Her goal to be a Twitch partner
11:00- Great story about COD
13:19- The future of her Twitch channel
13:24- Her goal to help female gamers
16:56- How to get female gamers to sign up for your esports team/club
18:14- Are other WNBA players playing videogames and streaming?
19:50- XBOX X WNBA Story
23:18- Are you experiencing “woman bashing” in gaming competitions
24:49- Advice for female gamers
26:58- How does it feel to be an influencer in the WNBA
29:54- Being a brand ambassador for multiple esports/gaming companies
36:08- Where do see yourself in esports over next few years?
40:01- Vlogging her life story
41:58- mental toughness
43:57- Thoughts on Discord
47:28- Who wants to help Aerial edit her content?
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52min
May 04, 2020 #023- Jamie MacLaurin | Co-Founder Veloce Esports | How F1 Esports has taken the industry by storm
This was a previously recorded LinkedIn Live stream: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/cristopher-reed_nottheausgp-notthebahgp-activity-6648941846015942656-YwPm
Jamie is the co founder of Veloce Esports was founded in December 2017 and has grown to become one of Europe's leading esports teams competing in Rocket League, Fortnite, F1 Esports, CSGO, Gran Turismo, and Forza Motorsport. The team has a stable of over 30 professional pro-gamers and content creators including a strategic partnership with Alfa Romeo Racing Formula 1 Team and Fernando Alonso Racing.

Their mission is to bring racing and entertainment to the people, through content, on-track excitement and industry leading products.

We're discussing the growth of Veloce Esports over the last few years, how content plays a role in their organization and the unbelievable success of recent online events such as the #nottheAUSGP and #nottheBAHGP
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47min
April 27, 2020 Ben Feferman | CEO at Amuka Esports | "Creating local esports hubs in cities across North America"
Watch on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0DMdwZ4p2E
Connect on LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristopher-reed/
Ben Feferman is the CEO of Amuka Esports, a Toronto based company that is building esports hubs across North America.
#esports #gaming
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54min

FAQs about The Level Up Experience:

How many episodes does The Level Up Experience have?

The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.