Glenn Kisela, the Creative Director of NiBBLE Esports, talks about his journey from studying finance to co-owning one of South Africa's premier Esports organizations. Esports, short for 'electronic sports', is a form of online gaming that has transformed traditional gaming into a full-blown spectator sport and is now firmly part of mainstream media worldwide. Although Glenn always had a love for gaming, it was after becoming a prominent gaming columnist and advertising guru that Glenn first became involved with https://nibbleesports.co.za/ It hasn't always been an easy road and Glenn's story highlights the importance of having a passion and love for your craft. Jared and Glenn discuss a variety of topics:
The Esports industry worldwide and in South Africa (5:50)
Venture capital funding in Esports (10:15)
Going from studying finance to Esports and gaming (20:15)
What is an Esports organisation and how to build a career in Esports (30:25)
Glenn's struggles in the gaming scene and introduction to NiBBLE (34:30)
Diversity in the gaming industry (40:00)
The importance of passion and love for your craft (44:20)
Gaming as a powerful medium for storytelling (48:00)
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