Michael Schwartz Email & Phone Number

Sayreville, NJ, US

As Head of Esports at OG, my role involves advising senior leadership, fostering key industry relationships, and continuously innovating to keep OG at the forefront of competitive esports. I've been instrumental in shaping the organization's strategic direction, including managing the entire esports department budget in a more sustainable manner (reducing.

Vireos is an esports consulting practice with a focus on player & organizational development, competitive performance and strategic commercial collaborations.

Los Angeles, California, United States

At Immortals Gaming Club (IGC), I faced the challenge of rebuilding a legacy brand known for League of Legends dominance with a sustainable budget and development mindset, while simultaneously expanding into new titles during the COVID-19 pandemic. I oversaw the successful launches of Immortals VALORANT and Wild Rift brands, employing innovative strategies.

Los Angeles, California

As General Manager for Los Angeles Valiant, I implemented a data-driven approach to scouting and recruitment that delivered impressive results. Despite having one of the lowest player salary budgets in the league (bottom quartile), our team consistently finished in the top-8. We built a reputation for developing talent, with many of our players and coaches.

During my tenure at Counter Logic Gaming, my innovative approach to player development contributed significantly to the team's success. We clinched the 2016 LCS Championship and achieved unprecedented international success, becoming one of the few North American teams to win games against top Korean and Chinese teams. The team finished second at the.