The Level Up Experience

The Level Up Experience

By Cris ReedBusinessInvesting
Download on the App Store

The Level Up Experience episodes

  • #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/
    56 min
  • #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/
    49 min
  • #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?

    1 hr 5 min
  • #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
    1 hr 12 min
  • #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?
    52 min
  • #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
    47 min

About The Level Up Experience

From the publisher's feed

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