Vindex is helping to power the future of esports globally through our suite of innovative solutions that drive the richest experiences for leading game publishers, esports leagues, corporate sponsors, and fans around the world. The team at Vindex has decades of experience building, operating, and growing businesses to scale. And when it comes to esports, we are all in.
Mike Sepso is the trailblazer institutionalizing esports, notably co-founding Major League Gaming (MLG) in 2002. After a decade leading MLG, he was recruited to be SVP at Activision Blizzard, overseeing the company’s new esports and media division. Mike graduated from Babson College and currently lives in New York City.
Sundance DiGiovanni is a crucial player in the development of esports as a global industry. In 2002, he co-founded Major League Gaming (MLG), where, as CEO, he sparked a worldwide movement for competitive video gaming and supported growth for surrounding distribution channels. Prior to esports, Sundance was the Worldwide Creative Director for Gotham Broadband.
Jason Garmise has a strong track record of success focusing on strategy, operations and execution, specifically within entrepreneurial companies and industries on the cusp of institutionalizing. His wide-ranging experiences before Vindex include co-founding CastleLine, which was acquired by Altisource. Jason received a BS from The Wharton School, a BA from University of Pennsylvania College of Arts & Sciences, and a JD from University of Pennsylvania Law School.
Bryan Binder has a diverse background of skills and experiences. He began his career in finance before co-founding CastleLine, a data and analytics business where he served as CEO through its acquisition. Bryan graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and received his JD/MBA from NYU.
Marshall Zelaznik is a leader in global sports media, with extensive experience in growing international properties from his time as CEO at the stand-up combat sports league, Glory Kickboxing, and as Chief Content Officer for UFC. He’s known in esports for his time at Activision Blizzard and MLG, which included his leadership involvement in the launch of the Overwatch League. Marshall holds a J.D. from the University of San Francisco and graduated from California State University-Long Beach with a B.A. in Sociology.
Adam Apicella is a founding member of the esports movement. He was Major League Gaming's first hire in 2003, where he operated every event in company history, including the MLG Pro Circuit and the X Games, awarding the first medals for esports athletes. Thirteen years later, he became Vice President of Esports Event Operations at Blizzard where he operated the Call of Duty World League and helped launch the Overwatch League and Call of Duty League. In September 2019, Adam co-founded Esports Engine to provide a full esports solutions platform. Adam received a degree in Sports Management from Ohio University.
Tony Barnes turns impossible ideas into reality using technology. He started his career in software engineering, where he helped build Dell’s first ecommerce platform and innovation lab. After 17 years, he left to lead technology efforts for Bluefly and then building out Capital One's New York Technology Lab. Tony holds a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Texas - Austin.
Martyn Gibbs is a games industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience. He served as CEO of the largest games retailer in the UK and Spain, GAME Digital Ltd (previously PLC), where he sculpted the role of a retailer in an increasingly digital industry. At GAME, he also launched Belong Gaming Arenas and is now overseeing their US rollout and global expansion strategy.
The historical Vindex, a Roman governor, was powerful in body and of shrewd intelligence, skilled in warfare and full of daring for any great enterprise. He had a passionate love of freedom and a vast ambition. Vindex was so praised, coins were minted in his honor.
Everyone at Vindex aims to live up to this example—delivering powerful, thoughtful experiences that bring out the best in the esports industry for every player and every fan.
If you’re ready to go to battle with us and push this industry forward, reach out.
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