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Brandon Darby

Gamer Name: MLGAnakin
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Years in Esports: 15+
Project Management: 10+
Events Played: 250+
Events Managed: 100+
Total Prize Pools: $2 Million+
Esports Contacts: 5,000+

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Esports Authority

Welcome! I'm Brandon, a creator-focused esports professional with 15+ years in competitive gaming and the past five years building out some of the most exciting tournament ecosystems in the world. I specialize in high-impact event operations, strategic creator programs, and partnerships that bridge Web2 and Web3 gaming. Whether you're a game studio, brand, creator, or platform, I bring proven experience and unmatched energy to every project.

Online Project Manager
Events Completed

Mojo Melee, 2023 - Partnered with Game Publisher

$10,000 Prize Pool, Partnership Manager

CG Showcase, 2023 - Partnered with Magic Eden

$6,000 Prize Pool, Creator Manager

Axie Infinity, 2022 - Partnered with Game Publisher

$1,000,000 Prize Pool, Partnership Manager

Splinterlands, 2022 - Partnered with Game Publisher

$10,000 Prize Pool, Partnership Manager

EV.io, 2022 - Partnered with Fractal

$10,000 Prize Pool, Partnership Manager

The Bornless, 2022 - Partnered with Game Publisher

$10,000 Prize Pool, Supporting Staff

Valorant Main Event, 2021 - Partnered with Riot Games

$25,000 Prize Pool, Partnership Manager

Valorant Open Qualifier, 2021 - Partnered with Riot Games

$25,000 Prize Pool, Partnership Manager

Skyweaver, 2021 - Partnered with Game Publisher

$5,000 Prize Pool, Partnership Manager

League of Legends, 2021 - Partnered with DeversiFi

$20,000 Prize Pool, Partnership Manager

Valorant, Premier Series Finale 2021

$10,000 Prize Pool, Partnership Manager

Valorant, Premier Qualifier #2, 2021

$5,000 Prize Pool, Partnership Manager

Valorant, Premier Qualifier #1, 2021

$5,000 Prize Pool, Partnership Manager

Counter-Strike, Phoenix Series #2 2021

$5,000 Prize Pool, Project Manager

Counter-Strike, Phoenix Series #1 2021

$5,000 Prize Pool, Partnership Manager

IRL Project Manager
Events Completed

Professional
Recommendations

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Mike

Greg Laird

Brandon is an incredibly hard worker and self-starter who can easily gain mastery of complex operations and event execution strategies, all while working within a cutting edge technology system that doesn't quite have the edges polished. Brandon is also a team player and constantly looking to contribute to his colleagues work and the company positively.

Brandon is the type of person you can assign a project to and never really have to worry about it again. He will proactively manage concerns, relay pertinent information to the appropriate parties internally and externally, and put out the most intense fires with thoughtful solutions that demonstrate a deep knowledge of the esports event space and community sentiment. He always served beyond any reasonable expectations as the lynchpin of execution and operations of many of my largest sales activations including a seven figure budget event in an international location. Any team in esports or gaming with operational needs would welcome Brandon as a seasoned and knowledgeable event, client, and community relationship manager.

Brent

Brent Liang

Brandon is one of the best people I've worked with. He deeply understands gaming, player psychology, incentives, and how to run a mega successful event. He's also extremely proactive and responsible. I enjoyed working with Brandon a lot - he's one of these people you'd want at a fast-paced startup that you can lean on for all sorts of tough problems.

Chris Gonsalves

As the CEO of Community Gaming, I've had the privilege of working alongside him as our senior partnerships associate.

Brandon's knack for understanding client needs allowed him to forge meaningful and lasting partnerships. His empathetic approach ensured that every client feels valued, understood, and prioritized. When needed, he also helped with managing large scale esports events. From the drawing board to the live stage, each aspect was handled with care and attention to detail.

Brandon also possesses an intuitive grasp of player dynamics. On a personal front, Brandon's genuine approachability and readiness to lend a helping hand, whether it's diving deep into gaming tactics or untangling an operational knot, underscores his unwavering dedication to strengthening community bonds.

Furthermore, Brandon has a unique ability in seamlessly bridging operational logistics and cultivating lasting client relationships, an invaluable combination that's rare to find. I can attest to Brandon's exceptional passion for gaming and any organization in the gaming sector would not just gain an asset, but a force multiplier with Brandon on their team.

Alex

Alex Dombeck

I had the pleasure of working alongside Brandon at Owned.gg, where I led the Creator Marketing Agency and he was the Tournaments Director. Even across departments, Brandon’s impact was clear.

He handled everything involved in running gaming tournaments, including budgeting, logistics, scheduling, and team coordination. His systems were clean, efficient, and easy to work with. It’s rare to find someone who can stay that organized while juggling so many moving parts.

Brandon is sharp, dependable, and always brought a steady presence to fast-paced projects. I'd gladly work with him again.

Mike Levine

I had the privilege of collaborating with Brandon on our Mojo Bowl event and his dedication was evident from day one. His in-depth understanding of the esports ecosystem, combined with his exceptional organizational skills, ensured that the project ran without a hitch. One of Brandon's standout qualities is his ability to anticipate challenges and devise innovative solutions on-the-fly. Beyond his impressive professional capabilities, his enthusiasm and passion for gaming are infectious, making him an asset to any team. Working with Brandon wasn't just about achieving project milestones but about creating an experience. I would wholeheartedly recommend Brandon for any leadership position in the gaming industry, he's a game-changer.

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Bryce Johnson

I've worked with Brandon in collaboration at multiple events including 3XP. I can confidently say he was a pleasure to work with due to his intensive focus in the details, his composed demeanor, and his solution oriented approach to finding ways to innovate and execute regardless of the cards he is dealt. I look forward to working with Brandon again in the future!

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