E2E Live Danny Martin

Special guests: Sayo Owolabi and Kwesi Hayford

Sayo is the Founder/CEO for Lagos Esports Forum as well as the Chief Innovations Officer for Ingenium Communications.
Kwesi is the President of Ghana Esports Association as well as the Founder of Kiddie eSports & Ruutz eSports.

Esports is a truly global phenomenon! It reaches people of all demographics and backgrounds—gaming has potential to impact anyone across the world. Few other industries can match the reach of esports!

Be sure to tune in EVERY TUESDAY (on my LinkedIn page) at 9am CST to catch my podcast and learn everything that is esports! https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannyrmartin/

Special guest: Ivan Curtiss, General Manager and Head Coach for the NetsGC

Ivan is known as the “The Godfather” of the #NBA2K scene. He has done SO MUCH for 2K and growing its awareness/competition! Ivan is all about the gaming culture/lifestyle and hosts his own podcast OG2CENTS Podcast.

Being a professional, COMPETITIVE gamer is the pinnacle of esports life. There are very few people that can claim they are among the best in their esports title—it takes a life of extreme dedication and practice to attain this goal. Ivan and I are going to discuss how to reach the top in NBA2K, or any game competed at a top level.

Be sure to tune in EVERY TUESDAY (on my LinkedIn page) at 9am CST to catch my podcast and learn everything that is esports! https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannyrmartin/

Special guest: Keisha Howard, Founder of SUGAR GAMERS and The BlazeBreakers, LLC

Keisha is a CHAMPION at using esports and gaming to raise awareness for underrepresented groups of people. She is also an expert with digital media, knowing the ins and outs of how to engage people and your desired audiences.

Engagement is so critical in the esports industry. The entire ecosystem thrives on easily consumable content and direct fan-to-organization communication. Knowing how to reach your target audience and how to engage with them effectively are factors that directly influence your success in the gaming world.

Be sure to tune in EVERY TUESDAY (on my LinkedIn page) at 9am CST to catch my podcast and learn everything that is esports! https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannyrmartin/

Special guest: James O'Hagan, Director of Digital and Virtual Learning for Racine Unified School District and Founder of The Academy of Esports
Our topic this week is “Virtual Esports Education”

Mr. O’Hagan has made HUGE impacts on the education side of gaming. He has helped develop two esports teams in two school districts and also founded The Academy of Esports. Through his podcast, James connects esports with educational opportunities—much like Esposure!

Education is the new frontier for esports and gaming. Now is the time to build the foundation for future pioneers in the space—a foundation in schooling. With everything happening in the world, virtual education is now normal for most students…so why not add esports to their curriculum? Education + Esports = Opportunity!

Be sure to tune in EVERY TUESDAY (on my LinkedIn page) at 9am CST to catch my podcast and learn everything that is esports! https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannyrmartin/

Special guest: John Davidson, Founder and CEO of Davidson Learning Company


John has had a storied career so far, working with companies like GameStop and Production Resource Group. He serves as Chairman of the Esports Trade Association and advises for Stadia Ventures, Dallas Influencers in Sports & Entertainment (DISE), The Uptown Agency, and University of North Texas Sport Entertainment Management MBA. He also recently started the Davidson Learning Company.

John does a VERY CRITICAL job in the gaming ecosystem by helping outside brands engage with the community. He understands the nuances of this very diverse industry and helps brands connect with the numerous sub-cultures that exist within esports.

Be sure to tune in EVERY TUESDAY (on my LinkedIn page) at 9am CST to catch my podcast and learn everything that is esports! https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannyrmartin/

Special guest: Rebecca Longawa, Founder and President of Happy Warrior

Happy Warrior is a consultancy firm that helps brands navigate sports, esports, sponsorships, and more! Rebecca is a master networker and uses Happy Warrior to help athletes with personal branding and post-career advice.

Many consider the industry of esports to be the ‘wild west’ when it comes to promoting brands. Marketing within the competitive gaming world takes a unique and engaging approach that shows innovation to consumers.

Especially now, in a COMPLETELY virtual society, esports marketing is dependent a brand’s creativity!

Be sure to tune in EVERY TUESDAY (on my LinkedIn page) at 9am CST to catch my podcast and learn everything that is esports! https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannyrmartin/