05: Tim Fields: Landing Venture Capital and Creating His Own Lane Within The Gaming Industry

You have an idea but don’t know how to get funding or get your foot in the door of an industry you love; if you’re dealing with one or both of those problems, then this week’s guest has the gems you need to make headway and secure funding.

Tim Fields is a veteran in the gaming industry, but his path to success did not come easy. Tim started his journey with his brand Thug-Geek which allowed him to connect with companies and industry leaders by leveraging product reviews and events. His fourteen-year tenure in the gaming industry opened his eyes to significant racial disparities within the industry. It was a catalyst in the creation of the Black eSports Network, aka BESN.TV. As a Start It Up Georgia graduate and member of the Atlanta Tech Village Accelerator and Ernst Young Entrepreneur Program, Tim knows a thing or two about getting businesses off the ground.

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