{"id":9251,"date":"2024-03-17T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-17T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grid.gg\/?p=9251"},"modified":"2025-05-07T17:04:30","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T15:04:30","slug":"meet-the-grid-gdc-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grid.gg\/meet-the-grid-gdc-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the GRID GDC Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For the third year in a row, an all-star cast of GRIDers will descend upon the Moscone Center in San Francisco for GDC \u2014 March 18-22, 2024. Find the team this year <strong>at GDC Booth S568 (by Epic Games)<\/strong> leading walkthroughs of the GRID Game Data SDK &amp; API product demos, handing out copies of the <em>GRID Guide to In-Game Data<\/em> and exchanging big ideas about in-game data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on for a short bios of the attending team and links to their profiles to connect ahead of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Card-Moritz-875x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Card-Moritz-875x1024.png 875w, https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Card-Moritz-256x300.png 256w, https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Card-Moritz-768x899.png 768w, https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Card-Moritz-1312x1536.png 1312w, https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Card-Moritz.png 1548w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-3a96c5ec-fdd6-4376-8ad6-e99ad732ace6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ACoAABiUkaMByYHnZLIT8_k-WjSkIISiYbxNW_4\">Moritz Maurer<\/a><br>CEO &amp; Founder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Moritz is a serial entrepreneur of pioneering companies at the intersection of tech, gaming and sport. Before founding GRID, Moritz ran the first UK gambling commission regulated bookmaker for esports (GGwins) which got acquired by Genius Sports (NYSE:GENI). In 2018, he founded GRID with a goal of unlocking the potential of in-game data for everyone with innovative technology and access to official data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Listen in<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/6fiaIM6qvm4ryYxonOxaHP?si=q6di6CCbRpS3eRCb8USdew\">Naavik Gaming Podcast: Esports Infrastructure, by the numbers<\/a><br><strong>Read up<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/grid.gg\/esports-awards-meet-grid-esports-the-data-company-powering-more-than-you-might-think\/\">Esports Awards: Meet GRID Esports, The Data Company Powering More Than You Might Think<\/a>&nbsp;<br><strong>Topic of interest<\/strong>: Unlocking revenue &amp; empowering the ecosystem with official in-game data<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"874\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Julian-GDC-874x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Julian-GDC-874x1024.png 874w, https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Julian-GDC-256x300.png 256w, https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Julian-GDC-768x900.png 768w, https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Julian-GDC-1311x1536.png 1311w, https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Julian-GDC.png 1547w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 874px) 100vw, 874px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/julian-schwartz-b16a6164\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Julian Schwartz<\/a>&nbsp;<br>VP &#8211; Business Development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Julian is GRID&#8217;s most recent addition, joining the team just in time for GDC. Most recently, he worked as Strategic Partnership Manager, Games Publishers at Youtube and before that was Head of Global Esports Business Development &amp; Partnerships at PUBG Corporation. Julian&#8217;s keen ability to foster meaningful relationships with high-level partners and strong belief in working with Leadership and Product are sure to come through in conversations this month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Topic of interes<\/strong>t: Strategic partnerships between amazing teams<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14457-1-875x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14457-1-875x1024.png 875w, https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14457-1-256x300.png 256w, https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14457-1-768x899.png 768w, https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14457-1-1312x1536.png 1312w, https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14457-1.png 1548w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ACoAAADVY3oBDpaEnV7fbzPhpj5ciIgFACB6fmI\">Mark Bate<\/a>&nbsp;<br>Senior Partner Solutions Architect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark&#8217;s love of technology, data &amp; design has led him on a curious career path through graphic design, esports, bioinformatics, high-performance computing, startups, cloud (AWS), voice (Alexa) and developer communities over the last 20 years. As Senior Partner Solutions Architect, his experience helps game developers and startups understand the cloud technology and data infrastructure solutions GRID delivers to publisher partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark will be leading a tech talk on the GRID Game Data API during two GDC after-hours events \u2014 RSVP: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/gdc-2024-after-party-meetup-with-hashicorp-sentry-unity-discord-more-tickets-814622667327\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">19th March<\/a> \/\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/gdc-2024-post-awards-expo-party-whashicorp-unity-50-indie-game-demos-tickets-814642125527?aff=erelpanelorg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">20th March<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read up<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/grid-esports_people-spotlight-mark-bate-senior-solutions-activity-7116066357900677123-13yI?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop\">GRID Spotlight: Mark Bate<\/a><br><strong>Topic of interes<\/strong>t: Design solutions for complex data infrastructures<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"874\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14452-1-874x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14452-1-874x1024.png 874w, https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14452-1-256x300.png 256w, https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14452-1-768x900.png 768w, https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14452-1-1311x1536.png 1311w, https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14452-1.png 1547w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 874px) 100vw, 874px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/william-thornton-503ab774\/\">Will Thornton<\/a><br>VP of Publishers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Will has a history of developing early stage startups on the path to becoming fully established companies actively working with high level corporate partners. Will started in data a decade ago collecting and selling live stats for the Major US sports leagues, working up to VP of Publishers at GRID. Will\u2019s experience shines when working with publishers like KRAFTON, Riot Games and Ubisoft. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read up<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/2021\/06\/grid-esports-esports-data\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Esports Insider: Telling better stories with esports data<\/a><br><strong>Topic of interest<\/strong>: Data&#8217;s crucial role in a thriving ecosystem<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"874\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14453-874x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14453-874x1024.png 874w, https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14453-256x300.png 256w, https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14453-768x900.png 768w, https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14453-1311x1536.png 1311w, https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14453.png 1547w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 874px) 100vw, 874px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ACoAABSgCbEBcZBLr_0LkwdLrrWPZraZ6EG47Zw\">Dylan Donghyuk Kim<\/a><br>Senior Business Partner &#8211; Korea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dylan has worked in esports for 20 years across planning and operation of tournaments, media, esports prediction solutions and the esports game data industry \u2014 from South Korea to Europe. With many senior roles under his belt, he has led efforts for the likes of Estack and the Korean World e-Sports Games. His experience and relationships play a pivotal role in cultivating business with industry stakeholders in Korea, such as KeSPA, driving growth and opportunity for the GRID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read up<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/grid.gg\/meet-the-team-dylan-kim\/\">Meet The Team &#8211; Dylan Kim, Senior Business Partner &#8211; Korea &#8211; GRID esports<\/a>&nbsp;<br><strong>Topic of interest<\/strong>: Comprehensive data solutions for publishers &amp; development studios of all sizes  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"874\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14451-2-874x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14451-2-874x1024.png 874w, https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14451-2-256x300.png 256w, https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14451-2-768x900.png 768w, https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14451-2-1311x1536.png 1311w, https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14451-2.png 1547w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 874px) 100vw, 874px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ACoAABq5kSAB1B-EqItYRUd7q9njrGU2GbvsJUY\">Dominika Maria Szot<\/a><br>Head of Marketing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dominika is an award-winning marketing professional with a wealth of experience in marketing strategy and growth developed through the years of working at game publishers, platforms, and game-tech companies.. As GRID\u2019s Head of Marketing, she spearheads the company&#8217;s marketing &amp; growth efforts. She\u2019s passionate about providing access to official in-game data to the community of fans, students and future talents empowering them with the right resources to build their projects and&nbsp; develop new skills. In her free time she&nbsp; hosts the <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/7HDK8pP1iSUKwrDHu0tIZT?si=4afce6ccc2fd4588\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">IT\u2019S HER GAME<\/a> podcast focused on female professionals in gaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Listen in<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/4a8DYTWz5J0nR0vr4F0d1Z?si=LdmsZYquTwWGFfxJHPd69A\">The Industry Podcast: Serving esports data to the people<\/a><br><strong>Read up<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/grid.gg\/esports-insider-breaking-down-grid-esports-datajam\/\">Esports Insider: Breaking Down GRID Esports DataJam<\/a>&nbsp;<br><strong>Topic of interest<\/strong>: Maximising value for communities with in-game data<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14454-1-875x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14454-1-875x1024.png 875w, https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14454-1-256x300.png 256w, https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14454-1-768x899.png 768w, https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14454-1-1312x1536.png 1312w, https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14454-1.png 1548w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ACoAACA9jy0BAZjnlcNIZtB9AJbQlKxU9HMVbUw\">Romet Vinkel<\/a><br>Head of Game Developer Success<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Romet Vinkel has a wealth of expertise overlapping from the data, gaming and sportsbook industries and has been with GRID from the start. His leadership in his role as Head of Game Developer Success ensures GRID\u2019s partners receive the support and resources they need to thrive from the use of their in-game data in a competitive market. He\u2019s working hands-on with Riot Games to ensure the professional&nbsp; teams and organizations\u2019 experience working with the VALORANT Data Portal and LoL Data Portal is flawless.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read up<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/2021\/06\/making-esports-data-beautiful-grid\">Esports Insider: Making esports data beautiful<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/2021\/06\/making-esports-data-beautiful-grid\"><br><\/a><strong>Topic of interest<\/strong>: Exploring developer &amp; publisher game data opportunities<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14455-1-875x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14455-1-875x1024.png 875w, https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14455-1-256x300.png 256w, https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14455-1-768x899.png 768w, https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14455-1-1312x1536.png 1312w, https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14455-1.png 1548w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ACoAABq_lXIBHwP7Xx7Dioxd6Hbcf8EirfUv7KU\">Isak H\u00f6glund<\/a>&nbsp;<br>Game Developer Success Manager<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Isak hails from J\u00f6nk\u00f6ping, Sweden \u2014 the city of Dreamhack \u2014 and has worked in tech startups for over five years, bringing experience from his time at SoundCloud to the innovative in-game data sector. As Game Developer Success Manager, he ensures that deliveries specifically with Ubisoft are executed perfectly on-time and meet the collaborations high standards of quality. He\u2019s passionate about empowering communities so feel free to also chat to him about Open Access!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read up<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.grid.gg\/building-a-twitch-chatbot-using-in-game-data-6d4f72236894\">Building a Twitch ChatBot using in-game data<\/a><br><strong>Topic of interest<\/strong>:&nbsp;Succesfully monetizing in-game data<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14456-875x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14456-875x1024.png 875w, https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14456-256x300.png 256w, https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14456-768x899.png 768w, https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14456-1312x1536.png 1312w, https:\/\/grid.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Group-14456.png 1548w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ACoAAAEeAPABHdMujuoUI8vRNQj0wyyAx5dmxLQ\">Samuel Tabbo<\/a>&nbsp;<br>Senior Product Owner &amp; Design Lead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Samuel is a passionate Product Management enthusiast with over 15 years of experience in digital products, mainly in the iGaming industry, being the product mind behind the \u2018Mobile Game Frame\u2019 &#8211; an innovative mobile game-companion feature recognized with the IGA Innovation of the Year award in 2020. 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