Breaking Boundaries and Fostering Inclusivity in Esports

Today we are speaking with Fernando Pereira. He is the President at GROW UP / CEO at XTEND3D / Founder at GIRLGAMER Festival.

In this episode of the Gamers Change Lives podcast, host Tom Leonard interviews Fernando Pereira, an event organizer and advisor in the gaming and cryptocurrency industries. They discuss event organizing, community building, and the significance of the Girl Gamer Festival in promoting gender diversity in gaming. Fernando emphasizes understanding the target audience and securing sponsorships for successful events. He also highlights the potential of Web3 gaming and crypto investments in the industry.

Key Points:

1. Fernando Pereira's early gaming experiences and recognition of the gaming industry's potential despite societal perceptions.
2. The cultural mix of Portuguese and Chinese influences in Macau, known as the Asian Las Vegas, where Fernando grew up.
3. The significance of the GIRLGAMER Festival in promoting gender diversity in gaming and empowering women in the esports industry.
4. Challenges in event planning, understanding the target audience, and securing sponsorships for successful esports events.
5. Fernando's involvement as an advisor for Mindfulness Capital in evaluating Web3 gaming and crypto investments.

Episode Webpage: https://www.gamerschangelivespodcast.com/breaking-boundaries-and-fostering-inclusivity-in-esports

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Featured in this episode:

Fernando Pereira

Fernando is a gamer and entrepreneur committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity in gaming. With a deep passion for promoting equal opportunities, the team at Grow uP Esports created a groundbreaking event that challenges stereotypes and empowers women globally. The GIRLGAMER Esports Festival has resulted in a powerful platform for showcasing the incredible talents of women in esports, by providing a safe and inclusive competitive environment that inspires the next generation of gamers. The GIRLGAMER Festival is driving meaningful change within the industry, breaking down barriers, and championing a more equitable future for gaming.

Additionally, as the Founder and CEO of XTEND3D, he is helping to redefine digital experiences by seamlessly blending real-life locations into immersive digital environments, creating hyperrealistic social worlds that captivate and engage users.

Email: fp@growup.gg

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernandoxpereira

Website: http://www.growup.gg

Twitter: http://twitter.com/imissapixel

Instagram: http://instagram.com/imissapixel

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/upninja

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