Competitive Gamer Investor Event

Shaan proposes organizing an event that connects highly competitive young people (particularly gamers, mathletes, etc.) with successful entrepreneurs who share similar backgrounds, with the goal of helping them transition their competitive skills into business success.

Key Points:

  • Target Participants:

    • Current competitive gamers (Pokemon, League of Legends, Fortnite players)
    • Math competition champions
    • Spelling bee winners
    • Other competitive niche activity leaders
  • Event Structure:

    • Bring together young competitive people
    • Include successful entrepreneurs who started with similar backgrounds
    • Create networking opportunities between both groups
    • Share stories of successful transitions from competitive gaming/activities to business
  • Investment Opportunity:

    • Shaan offers to be the first investor when participants are ready to start something new
    • $100k available to fund event expenses
  • Core Thesis:

    • People who master competitive games/activities can transfer those skills to business
    • They just need exposure to new opportunities and guidance
    • Pattern shows these individuals often become successful when they "shift their game"
  • Next Steps Needed:

    • Create a name for the event
    • Develop the framing/positioning
    • Find someone to organize it
28:14 - 29:06
Full video: 40:20
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Shaan Puri

Host of MFM

Shaan Puri is the Chairman and Co-Founder of The Milk Road. He previously worked at Twitch as a Senior Director of Product, Mobile Gaming, and Emerging Markets. He also attended Duke University.

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