Grant

Vice President, Corporate Strategy MDE Sports & Entertainment

[Grant @Keiranthil]

Very excited to announce that I have joined the incredible team over at the @washjustice

Looking forward to building something special here in D.C for years to come! #JusticeIsServed

[Washington Justice @washjustice]

We're excited to continue to expand our leadership team!

Please welcome our new VP of Esports Business, @Keiranthil! 👋

https://t.co/A09m4m5pRS

[Grant @Keiranthil]

Not suggesting you should speak positively on them either way-

IMO, the focus should be on how do you incentivize publishers to build league structures that create ecosystems where teams are motivated to invest.

vs. current systems that do not promote that

I find it difficult to fault teams for making decisions that are best for their business based on the current league economics that they are a part of

[Gen.G Arnold @arnoldwh]

Publisher & team incentives don’t align. Publisher moves make sense only if you see game financial health > esports ecosystem.

If you want to stay sane in esports, need to map decisions from that truth.

[Syracuse Esports @Cuse_Esports]

Registration is now LIVE for the first-of-its-kind esports business case study competition at Campus Takeover! Sign up today with your team and represent your school!

🔗https://t.co/it5Wq7MG38 🔗

[Grant @Keiranthil]

@TarunAmasa @OpenAI Would love to check it out!

[Grant @Keiranthil]

@XXIV_Concept Ikea countertop hack is the way to go!

[Grant @Keiranthil]

Actually unreal there is a limit on @gmail labels in 2025...

🙃

[Grant @Keiranthil]

Not sure there is a product anymore...

Fandom is driven by creating emotional attachment around players and brand identities- why am I rooting for TL (do they represent my city, what I stand for as an individual, do they have players I personally identify with)

But even before you get to that point you need to identify is there even a case for an esport to exist. Is there a real ROI to have franchised leagues, would Riot be better off investing dollars into paid marketing vs. esports (from a margin perspective) etc. From a team / owner perspective, are we better off putting that cash in the S&P and seeing what happens...

Personally only really think esports works if you align incentives, align teams & publishers in one direction, and create a product that everyone wants to be a part of for the next 10 years (with a defined roadmap that the public can rally behind).

[Grant @Keiranthil]

@cclayton214 We sure were! @its_wils0n didn't tell me you guys were coming 😔

[Grant @Keiranthil]

Easily one of the most iconic sports moments I've ever witnessed live #RaiseHail

[Arin Segal @arinsegal]

nothing like going to the game.. telling @Keiranthil for most of it you want some drama & then saying “a Hail Mary would be fun” only to have it actually happen 🤯

[Grant @Keiranthil]

@fuckitseominsoo @washjustice

[Grant @Keiranthil]

@owlstatsnet Ha, if you can coordinate getting them when they get taken down, they're all yours!

[Grant @Keiranthil]

The @NBA2KLeague brought me to DC, is the reason I met my wonderful partner, and introduced me to folks that I am honored to call lifelong friends

Forever thankful to have been a part of it's journey and would be happy to help any players or staff navigate what comes next.

[Grant @Keiranthil]

@IsThisThingJon @KourtsideKing @capsgaming Was never a doubt that you guys were going to be great and loved watching you become a staple for casting here in DC 🙌🙌

[Mubadala DC Open @mubadaladcopen]

Do you love tennis? 🎾 We’re looking for interns to join our team this summer!

Apply to our summer internship program today by sending your cover letter and resume to [email protected]

[Grant @Keiranthil]

I've struggled this week to even find the words to describe just how sad it is watching esports regress to this level.

This system is not economically sustainable for players or teams and represents a complete surrender in having esports aspire to be a standalone industry.

[Overwatch Esports @OW_Esports]

We're gearing up for the launch of #OWCS - learn everything you need to know in our Competition Details blog 👀

🔗https://t.co/ZlrbrOLHkf

[Arin Segal @arinsegal]

winston & snow: a love story ❄️

[Grant @Keiranthil]

While @Gomeyy 's designs speak for themselves, Austin is also one of the best in the business at taking feedback from multiple angles and translating it into something incredible

Know he'll find a home quickly, but would encourage anyone in need of a designer to reach out 🤩

[Washington Justice @washjustice]

After an amazing 3 years together, we bid farewell to @Gomeyy.

Austin’s artistic abilities left an indelible mark on the organization & we're grateful for the incredible designs that brought our team to life each season.

Thank you for the memories & best of luck in the future.

[Grant @Keiranthil]

.@ArinaArena truly embodies what it means to be an entrepreneur and made the @washjustice a better organization each and every single day.

From marketing to PR, anyone looking for an absolutely incredible addition to your organization, please don't hesitate to reach out 👏

[Washington Justice @washjustice]

Arina, our amazing Community and Communications Manager, who has done it all for the Justice💙

@ArinaArena was the heart behind our watch parties and the bridge connecting our team to our fans.

Thank you for all the memories you created for our community and we wish you the best.