Paul Sams

Paul Sams has a diverse and extensive work experience in the gaming and esports industry. Paul is currently the President & Chief Operating Officer at Certain Affinity, a top AAA independent co-development studio specializing in FPS multiplayer games. Prior to that, they were a Strategic Advisor & Consultant at the same company.

Paul is also the Founder & Managing Partner of Sams Consulting Group, a consulting and advisory company that focuses on video games, esports, and management. Paul has provided consulting services to prominent companies such as Blizzard Entertainment and Ready At Dawn Studios.

As a Co-Founder & Partner at Damage Esports, Paul played a key role in establishing and managing a premier gaming and esports marketing agency. Paul has also served as a Strategic Advisor & Investor at Stream Engine, a company that provides AI services for measuring and analyzing brand recognition and sentiment across streaming platforms.

Additionally, Paul has held advisory roles in various organizations, including being an Advisory Board Member at Scuti Marketplace, a personalized marketplace for gamers, and a Business Advisor & Consultant at ManaWorks, an independent game development studio.

Paul's strategic expertise extends to the entertainment industry as well. Paul has worked as a Strategic Advisor at 451 media group, an entertech company focused on producing innovative content across media platforms. Paul has also provided strategic guidance to OtherSide Entertainment, an independent game development studio.

Furthermore, Paul has served as an Advisory Board Member & Investor at Hop Market, a hyper-localized community building platform, and as a Strategic Advisor at RMG Media LLC, a real money esports tournament platform.

Overall, Paul Sams has a diverse portfolio of roles and experience in the gaming, esports, and entertainment industries, showcasing their expertise in leadership, consulting, marketing, and strategic advisory.

Paul Sams received a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Economics from UC Santa Barbara in 1992. In addition, they obtained a Level 1 Judge Certification from USA Boxing, Inc. in 2004 and a National E License from the USA Soccer Federation in 2003.