Скачать или смотреть How We're Building an Esports Empire like a Football Club & Breaking Stigma for Female Gamers

💡 In this 2nd clip, we dive into an exciting Norwegian venture: a group of music industry heavyweights and investors transforming their passion for gaming into a professional esports organization called 777. Espen describes how this started as a fun hobby project, but has evolved into a serious setup modeled after professional football-clubs. They’ve got player contracts, a manager, training facilities and a gym. Ambitions are geared towards esports’ "Champions League.” They’re also investing in girls' gaming to break stigma and build superstar female teams. Expect intriguing stories about the deep connections between gaming and music, eye-opening experiences from massive international esports events, and a heartfelt take on gaming's positive role in mental health and community.


BIO: Espen Knoph.
Espen graduated as an economist and worked for four years as a music manager at Tou Scene. He founded Utopia with a small group and a few investors, launching the first festival in 2017.

As a pivotal figure in Norway's music scene, Espen believes that an attractive city for young adults requires a blend of culture, nature, industry and academia. He's outspoken, committed to his promises, and eager to contribute to this vision.

Under his leadership, the Utopia Festival has evolved into a significant event where music and society intersect, showcasing both local, national and international talent. Held in central Stavanger, it's become a symbol of joy and community, drawing people from all walks of life together.

Espen has always had a talent for organization, driven by a desire to make others happy, and with an optimistic outlook that everything will work out.

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🔗 EPISODE LINKS
Espen’s Instagram:   / knoph.espen  
Utopia Instagram:   / utopiastavanger  
777 esports X: https://www.x.com/777esports
777 esports Instagram:   / 777esports  
777 esports YouTube:    / @777esports  
Ibelin: https://www.netflix.com/no/title/8175...
Utopia Website: https://www.utopia.no/
Utopia YouTube:    / @utopiastavanger  
Utopia by Thomas More: https://amzn.to/3NzakAs


⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:28 – Origins of 777 esports club with big Norwegian artists.
1:22 – Ambitions for the club.
2:04 – The fascinating connection between gaming and music.
3:15 – Mind-blowing experience at a massive esports event in Köln.
4:10 – Focus on players' mental and physical health training facilities.
5:43 – Highlighting gaming's positive impact on mental health and community.
7:10 – 777 esports wins and the professional football-club model.
7:22 – Investing in girls' gaming to break stigma and build superstar female teams.


🔗 PODCAST LINKS
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