IPO Edge and the Palm Beach Hedge Fund Association hosted a fireside chat with GameSquare Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: GAME) to discuss the booming esports industry, the impact of the merger with FaZe as the biggest gaming worldwide brand, and more. The event featured GameSquare’s President Lou Schwartz, Chief Executive Officer Justin Kenna and FaZe Esports’ Head Erik Anderson, moderated by IPO Edge Editor-at-Large Jarrett Banks and Editor-in-Chief John Jannarone in a video session lasting approximately 60 minutes including a Q&A with the audience.
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Mr. Schwartz, Mr. Kenna and Mr. Anderson discussed:
- Overview of GameSquare and the booming esports industry
- Impact of the merger with Faze, the biggest gaming brand in the world
- The importance of GAME’s tech assets and the impact on growth
- Growth and margin outlook across business segments
- Financial profile and opportunity to become cash-flow positive near term
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About Justin Kenna – GameSquare CEO
Justin Kenna is a seasoned gaming and finance executive with a proven track record growing highly successful organizations. Prior to joining GameSquare, Kenna’s financial prowess landed him at the epicenter of the fast-paced, high-growth gaming industry as CFO of FaZe Clan. Previously, the Australian executive held various roles and accounting jobs at “Big Four” firms. He was Director of Finance at Madison+Vine, a next-gen creative marketing studio, and worked at Ernst & Young, Deloitte, Optimist Inc., and more over the past 17 years.
About Lou Schwartz – GameSquare President
Lou brings more than two decades of experience building and leading global digital technology and media companies, including founder and CEO of Multicast Media, CEO of Total Movie (UUX), and Chief Digital Officer at WWE. Lou is an internationally recognized speaker and expert in new media and monetization.
About Erik Anderson – Head of FaZe Esports
Erik Anderson joined FaZe Clan in 2016 and previously served as Head of Esports. During his time at FaZe Clan, Mr. Anderson has led all esports strategy resulting in 13 competitive esports titles with over 40 world championships, in addition to being instrumental regarding operations for the brand. Prior to joining FaZe Clan and working in esports, Mr. Anderson worked in the music industry as a part of a global talent management team. Mr. Anderson is a graduate of Princeton University, and sits on the executive board for the World Esports Association.
About GameSquare
GameSquare’s (NASDAQ:GAME) mission is to revolutionize the way brands and game publishers connect with hard-to-reach Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and Millennial audiences. Our next generation media, entertainment, and technology capabilities drive compelling outcomes for creators and maximize our brand partners’ return on investment. Through our purpose-built platform, we provide award winning marketing and creative services, offer leading data and analytics solutions, and amplify awareness through Faze Clan, one of the most prominent and influential gaming organizations in the world. With an audience reach of 1 billion digitally native consumers across our media network and roster of creators, we are reshaping the landscape of digital media and immersive entertainment. GameSquare’s largest investors are Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and the Goff family.
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