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I build communities, brands, and systems at the overlap of gaming, crypto, and AI.
Early RMT trader in WoW and FFXI, then transitioned into community leadership.
Community lead at Socombattles → GameBattles → MLG.tv (acquired by Blizzard). Built and scaled competitive gaming communities through the evolution of esports.
Winner of a ~$1M online poker event → sponsored by Full Tilt Poker.
Early Bitcoin miner; expanded ops via individual investors.
Co-founded a digital ad agency; exited in 2017.
2017-18 ICO support (fund-raise + community).
2019-20 gaming GTM work.
2021→ present: crypto-/Web3-game advisory—economy design, GTM, social, partnerships, airdrop / node sales.
Contributor, Wolves DAO; writer/ghostwriter on X/Substack (@jakxbt).
Building & scaling Gamers.fun with a focus on lean team operations and highly scalable AI solutions across the organization.
Born and raised in Texas with deep roots in the Pacific Northwest. Currently residing just outside Austin, TX with my wife of 15 years, my son (6), and daughter (9). You can find me in my office, on the Brazilian jiu-jitsu mats, in the kitchen, or vibe coding and gaming with my kids.