by Dylan Taylor | Sep 25, 2023 | Business
In 2014, Robert Morris University became the first school in the United States to create an esports scholarship program. Two years later, the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) was established to support a developing varsity esports ecosystem, now the...
by Dylan Taylor | Sep 18, 2023 | Business
Esports has remained a sport heavily dominated by men since its emergence. However, a push to help more women participate in competitions is taking root. In May 2023, the gaming agency PROJEKT GAP hosted a new tournament series called PATHFINDERS, which focuses on...
by Dylan Taylor | Aug 28, 2023 | Business, Investing
Finding funding for a startup is often challenging, but even more so for Black entrepreneurs and founders. In 2020, black founders received 16% of angel investing funds, a record at the time. The percentage was a significant increase from the 0.5% of the capital they...
by Dylan Taylor | Aug 21, 2023 | Business, Capital
Traditional bank loans have assisted many business leaders as they aim to raise enough capital for their startups. However, many emerging leaders don’t have the resources to pay for their company’s funds out of their own pockets, especially in the fluctuating state of...
by Dylan Taylor | Jul 31, 2023 | Business, Investing
The NFT world has been undergoing many transitions in recent months. The Solana platform, a blockchain system that hosts the NFT ecosystem, has experienced challenges as major y00ts and DeGods collections migrated off the platform. Additionally, Magic Eden had trouble...
by Dylan Taylor | Jul 10, 2023 | Business, Investing
A significant shift has been observed in the investment landscape in recent years. The rise of middle-class angel investors has disrupted traditional notions of who can participate in startup funding. As highlighted below, the emergence of this new trend brings both...
by Dylan Taylor | Jun 26, 2023 | Business, Investing
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force across various industries, and its impact on the world of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) is no exception. In recent years, NFTs have gained significant popularity, revolutionizing the art and digital...
by Dylan Taylor | Jun 22, 2023 | Business, Investing
Esports has witnessed exponential growth worldwide, captivating audiences and establishing itself as a major industry. Norway, known for its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, has also made a significant mark on the global eSports stage. In fact, Norway was...
by Dylan Taylor | Jun 1, 2023 | Business, Investing
The world of gaming has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, with the emergence of blockchain technology and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) revolutionizing the industry. NFTs have gained immense popularity as they provide a unique way to tokenize and...
by Dylan Taylor | May 22, 2023 | Business, Investing
Family offices offer an interesting glimpse into the powerhouse wealth that has a huge impact on various industries. Let’s take a look at part four in our series of the World’s Top Family Offices. Ballmer Group Ballmer Group, founded by former Microsoft...
