Fortnite Parents, Sports Fans Can Learn From This Guy

Gen.G Chief Executive Officer Chris Park, a former Major League Baseball executive, joins Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams to discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including how he's taking a background in traditional sports and applying it to the burgeoning world of esports. Park talks about the community aspect of Fortnite, and what makes it so attractive to its audience. He also discusses what he's trying to build at Gen.G, whose newest investors include Will Smith and Japanese soccer star Keisuke Honda. Gen.G operates seven teams, the biggest of which is their Overwatch team, the Seoul Dynasty. Also discussed is how some esports athletes make more money as content creators than players and how he's working to redefine what a franchise can be. 

Hosts: Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams

Producer: Madena Parwana

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.