Empowering Innovation and Overcoming Stagnation in ESPORTS: A Decade Long Journey with Tryke Gutierrez

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In this value-packed interview, we sit down with Tryke Gutierrez, the visionary CEO at Tier One Entertainment, and co-owner of Blacklist International.
A vanguard for over 10 years in the dynamic realm of Philippine esports, Tryke shares his unique journey in gaming esports, imparting concrete anecdotes from his experiences as a venture capitalist and an influential founder. This conversation is a must for anyone interested in the intersection of gaming, entrepreneurship and venture capital.
In this rollercoaster of innovation and personal stories, the audience will gain a broader perspective of the esports industry, what it takes to excel, and how to navigate the ecosystem strategically and successfully.

Here are the reasons why you should listen to the full interview:

• Learn how Tryke managed to transition from a computer café company to becoming a major figure in Esports.
• Discover the critical role of creative destruction in success as Tryke shares his profound insights.
• Understand the importance of focus and passion in achieving your goals from Tryke’s personal journey.

Resources

• Follow Tryke Gutierrez on LinkedIn and YouTube
• Check out Tier One Entertainment
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Interview Highlights

The Importance of Creative Destruction

• Tryke discusses how societies allowing for 'creative destruction' often succeed.

• He analogizes innovation to a volcano that's meant to erupt.

• Tryke emphasizes how humans, as knowledge creation machines, tend to innovate continuously.
"No institution can ever stop innovation because it's like a volcano that's just going to erupt."

Tryke’s Career Transition and the Birth of Influencer

• He talks about his start at a computer café company before joining an events firm.

• Tryke shares about conceiving Influencer as a product for gaming influencers.

• He gives advice on picking the right opportunities when starting.
"I started out working for a computer café company. After a year, I joined an events company. Eventually, I created Influencer, which is a 24/7 product for gaming influencers. My advice to someone starting out is to pick the right opportunity."
The Significance of Passion, Focus, and Excellence

• Tryke emphasizes the need to pursue passions and aim for excellence.

• He underscores the necessity of allocating time towards goal-aligned activities.
"You need to pursue your passions and try to pursue excellence at what you're doing. Focus is important because you have to be able to spend your time in things that are aligned towards your goal."

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