After 6 years as an attorney, I created FT Empire LLC in 2018. I became a consultant for companies looking to expand into esports, video games, and the metaverse. Through FT Empire, I educated nonendemic clients on ecosystem nuances. I represented my mentor in a series of deals with FaZe Clan, and for the Travis Scott x Fortnite event Astronomical. I also consulted on gaming projects for entertainment properties represented by a prestigious Beverly Hills Entertainment Law Firm, where I was able to work with platinum selling rappers YBN Nahmir, Chief Keef, and 21 Savage. I spent 2019 working with FaZe Clan seed investor Dave Chen where we co-founded the North American Collegiate League. That same year, Gen.G’s Chris Park and Skillz’s Kent Wakeford introduced me to start-up developer Wizard Labs, where I grew Wizard’s userbase to over 250,000 members, and oversaw all new hires, UX, and business development opportunities.

In 2020, VY Esports retained FT Empire to create: UPROXX EDGE in partnership with GameStop and American Eagle. I sourced all participants, created a run of show, and produced the live event alongside an amazing creative and production team. Shortly thereafter, I began teaching a collegiate esports business course, part-time, at the University of California Irvine. U.C. Irvine honored me in December 2022 with their award of distinction for my role as an educator and advisory board member. To cap off my strong 2020, FT Empire contracted with ad agency Fallen Media - where I created a gaming vertical to their social media empire. I also invested in the seed round for lifestyle brand and tier 1 esports org XSET, and became an advisor for the Esportz Network, a Reuters syndicated news outlet.

In 2021, my mentor and friend Paul “The Profit” Dawalibi of Holodeck Ventures asked for my help. I was tasked to run a media business as its head. I continue to work for Holodeck today as Chief Operating Officer. I oversee day to day administrative and operational functions of business through our offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Dubai. I oversee our social media department, executive produce all programming, and lead business development efforts where I brought on partners including CNBC, Assouline, ComicCon, SnapChat, GymShark, CryptoBahamas, HyperX, Next World Forum, Assouline, PwC’s Henri Arslanian, and many more!