Chris Overholt: CEO of OverActive Media | #ThePlaybook 185

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David Meltzer, Entrepreneur.com

Entrepreneurship, Business, Careers

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🗓️ 21 January 2020

⏱️ 18 minutes

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On this episode of #ThePlaybook Chris Overholt, CEO of OverActive Media, shares his thoughts on: [3:03] Why he defines esports as a physical expression of a cognitive ability [5:14] How the inclusive nature of video games creates countless opportunities for growth [10:41] Why the engagement levels of some esports leagues “blow away” numbers for traditional sports leagues like the NBA [15:03] His best piece of advice for a young person who wants to get involved in the business of sports or esports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	On this episode of the Playbook, I have Chris Overholt, president and CEO of Overactive Media,
0:06.8	the global e-sports and entertainment firm that is leading the way in e-sports,
0:12.0	and we're going to talk about number one what the heck is
0:15.1	e-sports and two why is it the great equalizer join me for all of this and more on
0:21.7	the playbook this is entrepreneurs Join me for all of this and more on The Playbook.
0:23.0	This is Entrepreneurs The Playbook,
0:26.0	where each week I bring you some of the greatest athletes, celebrities,
0:30.0	and entrepreneurs to talk about their personal and professional
0:33.9	playbook to success and what made them champions on the field and in the board room.
0:39.4	I'm your host and CEO of Sports One Marketing, David Meltser.
0:45.0	This Dave Meltser with Entrepreneurs The Playbook.
0:47.7	I'm so excited because this is another e-sports
0:50.9	special of entrepreneur.
0:52.1	I have Chris Overholt,
0:53.5	Overactive Media, CEO.
0:55.6	Now Chris, you didn't start your career in gaming.
0:58.4	No, no, did anybody?
1:00.2	Yeah, you know there's a few people like Tommy, telling me, so and a few.
1:03.4	Yeah, sure.
1:04.4	Few that I've met that, you know, were the Atari guys.
1:06.0	Yeah, right, yeah.
1:08.0	But moreover, you're really a traditional sports executive.
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