Tom Smith

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Founder, Managing Director @ RYSE
Sheffield, GB
Tom Smith's Location
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
About Tom Smith

Digital playmaker | Product Consultant | 2X Acquired founderWith over a decade of experience spanning gaming, esports, web3, tech, and human performance, I am a digital strategist and product leader dedicated to spearheading impactful digital products and creative experiences. As Founder & CEO of Ryse Ventures, we consult on digital venture and strategic solutions, and as Founder & CEO of Stunbreak, we defy the ordinary turning visionary concepts into groundbreaking digital experiences. I also advise various startups in gaming, web3, and human performance industries.My career blends successful agency and startup ventures. I co-founded Battleriff (an esports platform for digital card games) and Gscience (A pioneer in esports health & performance), both of which were acquired. I also led Onepunch (a product design studio taking ideas from 0 → 1) and Esportsdeck (a pitch deck design agency for esports & gaming startups).Graduating with a First Class Honours in BSc Computer Science from Aston University in 2016, my journey is fuelled by a passion for boundless adventure—whether it's gravel cycling, trail running, or exploring new frontiers. I am dedicated to optimizing human performance and creating distinctive digital experiences that break the norm across branding, product, and web.Always eager to embrace new challenges and forge mutually beneficial relationships.Email me on tom@ryse.ventures

Tom Smith's Current Company Details
RYSE

Ryse

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Founder, Managing Director
Sheffield, GB
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Tom Smith Work Experience Details
  • Ryse
    Founder, Managing Director
    Ryse
    Sheffield, Gb
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  • Stunbreak
    Founder, Ceo & Creative Director
    Stunbreak Jun 2024 - Present
    London Area, United Kingdom
    At Stunbreak, we craft extraordinary visual experiences across digital and web, transforming daring ideas into memorable realities. From ideation to execution, we deliver creativity without compromise, defying the ordinary. We partner with ambitious startups and founders who aim to move fast and stand out.Break free from the ordinary—start your project with Stunbreak.
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  • Ryse Ventures
    Founder, Managing Director
    Ryse Ventures Apr 2017 - Present
    London, United Kingdom
    Ryse Ventures is a consultancy for product strategy, community building, product management and technical solutions across gaming, web3, technology, AI & human performance industries.
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  • Community Gaming
    Advisor (Product Strategy)
    Community Gaming Sep 2024 - Present
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  • Onepunch
    Co-Founder, Ceo
    Onepunch Jan 2021 - Jun 2024
    London Area, United Kingdom
    An independent design studio, taking ideas from 0 → 1. We’re a lean but powerful team of makers, designers, developers and strategists who operate as a seamless extension of your team. Designed to transform ambitious ideas into reality. We build digital products, websites and visual identities from the ground up.
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  • Mouseskins
    Product Strategy Consultant
    Mouseskins Mar 2022 - May 2024
    Leicester, United Kingdom
    Mouseskins are pioneers in hardware customization. We forge limited edition hardware for brands, collectors & communities. I joined Mouseskins as an early strategic advisor and continued as a product strategy consultant to deliver on product development, go-to-market initiatives, business development and wider strategic planning.
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  • Fancurve
    Product Ux Consultant
    Fancurve Nov 2021 - Aug 2022
    United Kingdom
    Fancurve is a digital sports fashion platform that empowers fans to express their passions, personalities and connection through premium digital sports wearables. We develop unique collaborations that bring together global communities through their shared passion for football, culture and fashion.
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  • Gscience
    Co-Founder, Cpo (Acquired)
    Gscience Jun 2020 - Jun 2022
    London, England, United Kingdom
    Gscience are pioneers in esports health and performance. We combine sports science, data analytics and gamification systems to develop healthier, happier and more successful gamers.We provided performance coaching to over 150 of the worlds best esports athletes (Including TenZ, NBK, Fnatic, GamersOrigin and more through our partnership with Prodigy Agency). We also developed the world's first athlete monitoring system built to unlock gaming potential, in addition to an activity rewards app for recreational gamers. In June 2022, Gscience was acquired by Adamas Esports (Including KYZN & Optimal technology prototypes).
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  • Esportsdeck
    Founder
    Esportsdeck Mar 2018 - Jun 2022
    Birmingham, United Kingdom
    Esportsdeck helps ambitious esports brands succeed through presentation design. We lead the way for bespoke pitch decks & presentations in the esports & gaming industry.
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  • Battleriff
    Co-Founder, Cpo (Acquired)
    Battleriff Aug 2015 - Jun 2020
    Gothenburg, Sweden
    Battleriff is the 'virtual esports arena' for digital card games where you can play to develop your skills and compete in competitive ladders to earn rewards. Earn Riffpoints (RP) and exchange for hardware, giftcards and virtual gaming rewards.As the Chief Product Officer and lead esports advisor at Battleriff I spearheaded the product direction and manage the customer support and community management teams. Determining the product roadmap and working as a critical intermediary between the development and marketing teams is key to our agile product development. Analysing data (user needs & pain points), designing new feature concepts and presenting to management/stakeholders is at the heart of what I do.Experience with various product management, customer support and development tools - such as Pivotal Tracker, Trello, Jira, Intercom, Github & Basecamp.In Feburary 2020, Battleriff Gaming AB was acquired by ESEN Esports.
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  • Ellwee Swedish Electric Vehicles Ab
    Product Marketing Consultant
    Ellwee Swedish Electric Vehicles Ab Oct 2016 - Mar 2018
    Gothenburg, Sweden
    ELLWEE (Ellwee.com) is the first green, affordable, multi-purpose vehicle, that seriously challenges traditional transportation and thinking. As a digital marketing consultant, I spearheaded the global digital marketing strategy, social media channels, paid advertising, content marketing and visual identity.
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  • Red Reserve
    Digital Marketing Consultant
    Red Reserve Oct 2016 - Apr 2017
    Gothenburg, Sweden
    Red Reserve is an leading gaming entertainment brand, best known for their roots in the Call of Duty community. They became an esports organisation after they were acquired in 2017 by Orbit Esports. As a digital marketing consultant, I further developed their marketing strategy and helped secure a flagship sponsorship with Razer in 2017. I also advised in multiple areas within the esports sector.
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  • Astralis Group
    Digital Marketing Consultant
    Astralis Group Aug 2016 - Jan 2017
    Gothenburg, Sweden
    Astralis Group (Previously known as 'RFRSH Entertainment') is a privately owned (And briefly publically owned) and operated esports company, representing, managing and running commercial operations for some of the best CS:GO teams in the world - such as Heroics & Astralis. As a digital marketing consultant, I lead the digital marketing and social media surrounding their newest Norwegian Property 'Norse' which was a player-owned esports organisation.
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  • Deusoft
    Co-Founder, Creative Director
    Deusoft Jul 2014 - Nov 2016
    Birmingham, Uk
    Deusoft is a web development and creative agency based in Birmingham. The agency offered affordable web design, development & creative services to startups across the West Midlands.
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  • Cloud9 Esports
    Content Director, Esports
    Cloud9 Esports Oct 2014 - Dec 2015
    Worldwide
    Cloud9 (Cloud9.gg) is one of the largest and most successful esports organisations in the world, which fields teams in multiple popular game titles. As Content Director, I managed a team of content creators surrounding the fan favourite League of Legends esports team. This involved travelling to global events, directing esports productions and managing content across social media. Cloud9 became a pioneer for creative and diverse esports content during my time with the company in 2014-2016.
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  • Solomid Corporation
    Merchandise Designer
    Solomid Corporation Apr 2015 - Sep 2015
    Birmingham, United Kingdom
    Team Solomid - Professional Esports OrganisationWebsite: Tsm.ggTeam SoloMid (TSM) is one of the largest american esports organisations. Fielding esports teams in League of Legends, Hearthstone, Smash Bros, PUBG, Fortnite and Vainglory. Contracted as a merchandise designer for their esports and lifestyle apparel. Collaborated with management to provide design concepts for esports jerseys, and purchasable merchandise. I was the sole designer of the best-selling 'Senpai' T-shirt, and the official player jerseys of the 2015 LCS Summer Split.
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  • Copenhagen Wolves
    Content Director
    Copenhagen Wolves Dec 2013 - Oct 2014
    Birmingham / Cologne / Copenhagen
    Professional Esports Organisationhttp://copenhagenwolves.dk/Copenhagen Wolves was founded in 2009 upon a belief that electronic sports would develop into one of the most polarizing and significant types of sports of the new millennium, only limited by the imagination of the creators and the power of the constantly evolving hardware.Key Role(s): Team Management, Content Strategy, Content Management, Graphic Design, Brand Development, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Live Production, Community Management and PR.
  • Hoversprint
    Co-Founder & Ceo
    Hoversprint Jul 2013 - Nov 2013
    Birmingham, United Kingdom
    HoverSprint - "Accelerate Your Gameplay" [Closed down due to game developer removing PvP]#1 Esports Coverage Website - For Firefall - http://www.firefallthegame.com/Website: http://www.hoversprint.com [Partnered with ESL - August 2013]Hoversprint is an independant coverage site dedicated to the expansion and advancement of the Firefall PvP and Esports scene. We plan to not only stimulate the competitive population, but create a home for the quickly expanding esports community.Key Role(s): Project Management, Wordpress, Website Development, Esports Journalism & Content Management.
  • Esl - Turtle Entertainment
    Event Coordinator Assistant
    Esl - Turtle Entertainment Jul 2013 - Oct 2013
    Birmingham, United Kingdom
    - Game demonstrations- Game Showcase & Play-through- Hosted 'Beat The Pros' Tournament (Sponsored By QPAD)- Gameplay AMA's
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  • Animate Esports
    Chief Marketing Officer & Board Member
    Animate Esports Apr 2013 - Oct 2013
    Professional Esports Organisation - Sponsored By: Razer, PCWorld & GamingBunkerhttp://www.animate-esports.net/Achievements:1st Place: i48 - League of Legends [March 2013]3rd Place: SCAN UK - League of Legends [April 2013]1st Place: PvP Legends Tournament - DC Universe Online [June 2013]1st Place: SOE Live Las Vegas World Champions - DC Universe Online [August 2013]4st Place: i49 - League of Legends [August 2013]1st Place: Dynamic Duos 2v2 Legends Event - DC Universe Online [September 2013]
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  • Machinima
    Machinima Respawn Network Partner
    Machinima Aug 2011 - Jan 2013
    #1 Video Entertainment Network For Gamers - http://www.machinima.com/My Machinima Network Partner Channel(s):http://www.youtube.com/user/rockinesportshttp://www.youtube.com/user/rckntvhttp://www.youtube.com/user/aspheriaaaKey Role(s): Video Editing, Content Production, Content Management, Email Communication & Monetization Management.
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  • Rockin Esports
    Owner, Founder
    Rockin Esports Apr 2011 - Oct 2012
    United Kingdom
    Professional Esports OrganisationWebsite: http://rockinesports.netYouTube: http://youtube.com/user/rockinesportsAchievements:Machinima Partnership (August 2011)1# Most Subscribed Professional Esports Organisation on YouTube (2012)13,000 YouTube Subscribers (June 2012)850,000 Video Views (June 2012)Held 64 team Esports Cup (League of Legends) - With $700 Prize Pot

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Tom Smith works for Ryse

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Tom Smith attended Aston University, Excel With Business, Ratcliffe College.

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