Our Team

Repeated Pioneers of What's Next

Founders & Leadership

Kristin Wood

Co-Founder, CEO
Kristin Wood
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Kristin is an experienced tech start-up CEO with a proven track record of building successful future-focused companies and organizations. She believes that gaming will be central to all of our lives and how the world works over the coming decade.

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Sarah Kneller

Co-Founder, CXO
Sarah Kneller
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Emmy-winning and industry-leading esports & technology development exec. credited with developing the global esports model we know today, she's passionate about connecting people through gaming.

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Dr. Mike Ambinder

Chief Research Officer, CRO
Dr. Mike Ambinder
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Pioneer and industry leader in cognitive psychology applied to game design, global leader in design & development of in-game economies.

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Jake Kanner

Chief Content Officer, CCO
Jake Kanner
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International content creator, influencer, streamer & game developer known globally for creativity & captivating audiences.

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Luis Gaitan

Lead Developer
Luis Gaitan
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Experienced Game Design Studio manager at Northeastern University, Research affiliate in AI/XR at MIT, Ed. M. candidate in emerging technologies Learning, Design, Innovation and Technology at Harvard.

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Colonel Sean C. Nowlan

VP Of Defense and Intelligence
Colonel Sean C. Nowlan
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Colonel Sean C. Nowlan (Ret) served 30 years in the U.S. Army and Intelligence Community, holding key leadership roles including senior intelligence officer for Special Mission Units and Joint Chiefs of Staff Vice Deputy Director of Force Modernization, with extensive deployments across multiple global regions.

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Chris Jones

Director of Esports
Chris Jones
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Christopher Jones is a retired U.S. Army veteran with 20 years of service and founder of the U.S. Army Esports program. Now working in gaming and marketing, he collaborates with major brands and advises collegiate esports programs, bringing his passion for connecting veterans and service members through gaming.

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Jon Pierre Yousef

Creative Director
Jon Pierre Yousef
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Jon brings over 20 years of creative experience in gaming, entertainment, and storytelling, having contributed to world-renowned titles like Call of Duty, Fortnite, and PUBG. From his early days sketching orcs for Blizzard Entertainment to shaping innovative gaming experiences, Jon has dedicated his career to creating stories that inspire and connect with audiences worldwide.

Jon's journey is a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and purpose. With a deep respect for his military roots and a lifetime of storytelling expertise, he's excited to help us build cutting-edge IPs that resonate with gamers, veterans, and storytellers alike.

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