Our executive team has experience deep in startups, gaming, technology, and blockchain and coalesced around PvP’s core notion that the global need for a universal gamer community remains unfulfilled.
2x Founder & Entrepreneur. Grew up playing Nintendo religiously and never forgot what that felt like. Previously co-founded Blue Skies Ventures to build, advise, and invest in early stage startups. Its current portfolio has returned a 10x increase in portfolio valuation. Prior to that his 11-year corporate management career in banking and insurance included $2.3B in P&L responsibilities.
Game development was his hobby as a kid in the 80’s which transitioned into a successful software development career. Chris was co-founder and Game Master for Netizen Islands, one of the earliest online gamer social communities. Before joining PvP Chris founded Crave Games to double down on his passion for bringing new products and tools to the gaming community. Chris brings 30 years of development and product leadership.
Partner, streamer, influencer, and regular face on Twitch.tv. She streams a variety of games such as Apex Legends, World of Warcraft and Call of Duty. She developed a passion for presenting throughout the years including hosting events, TV presenting and much more.
Co-founder of the largest NFT Marketplace on VeChain called VeSea. Full-stack Web3 developer. Previously led a team of backend developers at Figment.io building indexers for different blockchains like Polkadot, Near, Solana, Celo, Avalanche, Cosmos and more. His team is currently building a Web3 developer decentralized learning platform called BuilderDao - Kafe at Figment.io.
A seasoned blockchain marketer with a diverse background in blockchain marketing, tech marketing, business development, entrepreneurship, and content writing. With over 10 years of experience in marketing and 3+ years of dedicated focus in the web3 space, she has successfully led marketing teams in various leadership roles. Additionally, Priyanka has played a pivotal role as a co-founder of The Define Ink, a marketing agency, and Racoon Innovations, an AI and ML services company.
An executive strategist, community leader, and artist helping to shape the future of the blockchain, regenerative technologies, and world culture. With a focus on sustainability, global financial sovereignty, and self-expression, Mango’s 5+ years of international experience help him to guide the trajectory of numerous groundbreaking startup teams.
Our advisory team and investors bring reach and experience across blockchain, gaming, publishing, fundraising, marketing and advertising.
Seed investments:
DraftKings
(NASDAQ: DKNG)
Skillz (NYSE: SKLZ)
Tenor (sold to Google)
Sapho (sold to Citrix) among dozens others.
Blockchain investor and Bitcoin derivatives trader.
50+ investments in blockchain and Web3 including EPNS, Kylin, reNFT, NFT3, Nameless and others. Over $150M in funding raised.
Multi-time founder, advisor, & Techstars alum. Founding advisor at Gamma acquired by Animoca Brands. Founding team of Incroud, a social entertainment technology platform acquired by Veriown Global. Loves building things.
Coinsetter exit to Kraken.
LaunchKey, Inc. now owned by TransUnion.
Backed by Tencent & Building Blockchain Games.
Based in Shanghai, China.
Backed by NfX.
Israel Special Intelligence Forces.
Forbes 30 under 30.
Founding Partner,
Hawke Ventures
Oculus VR exit to Facebook.