Mark Kilpatrick

Proud #GirlDad x 2 • Founder of Affinity Esports (@AffinityEsprtGG) • Forbes 30 Under 30

[Mark Kilpatrick @markryandesign]

I am both thrilled and honored that I have been selected as part of the Forbes 30 Under 30, Class of 2019, for Enterprise Technology! It has been a truly humbling experience. You can see the list online at https://t.co/bHktQARHY9. @ForbesUnder30 @ForbesTech @Forbes #ForbesUnder30

[Mark Kilpatrick @markryandesign]

Amazing news! Congratulations to @jdogmav. 👏

[Julie Mavrogeorge ⚡️ @jdogmav]

Well, it's official! I have joined the team at Gameplan. 💙 🎮 😀

Esports is my jam, and now I can help everyone, everywhere, reach their esports & STEAM goals.

If we haven't chatted in a while, please reach out. I'd love to share my new journey and how I can help you.

[Barry University @BarryUniversity]

Welcome to our Barry University Podcast Studio!
We were honored to have Barry Alum and Board of Trustee @JoyTaylorTalks cut the ribbon during today's ceremony. We're excited to see how the studio assists our community in elevating their work.

[Julie Mavrogeorge ⚡️ @jdogmav]

We’ve been working hard to bring a new Minecraft League for students across the nation. We’ve had a terrific response so far. Stay tuned for more as we leverage creative competition and esports!

[Mike Allen, Ph.D. @BarryUPresident]

We are delighted to announce @JoyTaylorTalks as the latest addition to our Board of Trustees. With her rich background in sports broadcasting, starting from her days at @BarryUniversity to her role at @FOXSports, Joy brings a wealth of experience and a unique voice to our team.

[Mark Kilpatrick @markryandesign]

Wow 🤩! Yes 👏!!!

[Julie Mavrogeorge ⚡️ @jdogmav]

To say that I am honored is a huge understatement! Esports is my jam and helping others find their passion and purpose is what fuels me!

Thank to everyone who voted for me!

Special thank you to the @thegamehers
Just WOW! #esports #esportsedu #gamebasedlearning

[Mark Kilpatrick @markryandesign]

Wow congrats @Reddot_Val 👏

[Joe @SlapDonuts]

Ayeeee Lets go! I know that Red guy!

[Mark Kilpatrick @markryandesign]

What a crew! So proud and honored to work with this group @AffinityEsprtGG. Cheers to an amazing 2023.

#connecticutesports #ctesports #esports #esportsedu #youthesports #gaming #connecticut #ct

[Affinity Esports @AffinityEsprtGG]

We are so excited to introduce the Affinity Esports Team to the world! Enjoy... As an org, we couldn't be more fortunate 🥺! Today we celebrate a successful 2023. Tomorrow, we ride toward 2024.

#ctesports #connecticutesports #esports #esportsedu #connecticut #ct #team

[Mark Kilpatrick @markryandesign]

Nailed it! Looks great @jdogmav. Thank you 🙏.

[Julie Mavrogeorge ⚡️ @jdogmav]

I absolutely love all my peeps in the #esports, #esportsedu, and #gaming community.

Thank you @markryandesign and Affinity Esports for the awesome swag! I will proudly represent you and all you do for our community!

[Mark Kilpatrick @markryandesign]

We are live for a Rocket League Grand Final against Esporterz. Let’s go @AffinityEsprtGG!

#ConnecticutEsports #CTEsports #Esports #Gaming #RocketLeague #PCGaming #Connecticut #RL #Championship #Esports #EsportsEDU #esportsnews #esportscommunity #esportsnews

[Affinity Esports @AffinityEsprtGG]

We are LIVE against Esporterz for the GRAND FINAL.

JOIN US AT https://t.co/i20depYSvY

#ConnecticutEsports #CTEsports #Esports #Gaming #RocketLeague #PCGaming #Connecticut #RL #Championship #Esports #EsportsEDU #esportsnews #esportscommunity #esportsnews

[Joe @SlapDonuts]

That’s 3 championships in 3 different game titles now in 2023 after none in years prior...

🏆 #Valorant ECAC
🏆 #NBA2K ECAC
🏆 #RocketLeague NECC

@PostUniversity is officially an esports powerhouse.

[Mark Kilpatrick @markryandesign]

I've really enjoyed watching @caspercadiaN compete with @heroicgg. Really.... really love it and have realized he's been at the center of a number of my most impactful moments watching over the last few years. Love this.

[HEROIC @heroicgg]

one of @caspercadiaN's last huddles in heroic 🥺

[Mark Kilpatrick @markryandesign]

#ctesports #connecticutesports #ctgamers #connecticutgamers #esports #gamers #gaming #connecticut #ct #ctparents #connecticutparents #newtownct #bethelct #brookfieldct #monroect #trumbullct #southburyct #youthesports #esportsedu #recreation #parksandrec #parksandrecreation

[Mark Kilpatrick @markryandesign]

So proud and excited for this crew! Let’s go BLUE and RED Valorant! Tune in NOW!

[Affinity Esports @AffinityEsprtGG]

We are LIVE for Valorant Playoffs. Our fifth and final Youth Team starts their run, NOW!

https://t.co/SbhBu1eb5m

#ctesports #connecticutesports #ctgamers #connecticutgamers #esports #gamers #gaming #connecticut #ct #visitwesternct #visitct #ctparents #newtownct #newtownmoms

[Mark Kilpatrick @markryandesign]

Believe in yourself and your unique ability to deliver amazing things. I really enjoyed this post and this video as an entrepreneur/creator things can be scary, often. This is super cool and inspiring. ❤️

[GREG ISENBERG @gregisenberg]

This is one of the best videos to ever exist for entrepreneurs, creators... I think about it often.

In 2016, Pharrell Williams visited a NYU music production class to critique student songs.

At the beginning you could see student "Maggie Rogers" drenched with the absolute terror of sharing this with him.

Pharrell is there just trying to keep his excitement in.

The guy couldn’t wait to tell her this song is the bee’s knees.

After he listened to a song called “Alaska”, he explained why “I have zero, zero, zero notes for that:”

24 hours later, someone posted the clip to Reddit.

It blew up and the rest is history. Grammy nominated, millions of followers etc.

And Maggie responded to the Reddit thread (i'll share screenshot in the next tweet).

This story I find so cool because it inspires other artists to share what they got.

We all can all connect with the fear of showing our work. It ain't easy.

And to have a unique POV like Maggie. Easy to copy, harder to have something unique.

I’ve got a bunch of designs, creations that have never seen the light of day.

This video inspires me to publish more.

My point of sharing this video:

Publish your art anonymously.

Or publish your art proudly as yourself. Bonus points if it's one of a kind work.

But publish your darn art.

This is your new week's energy.

This is your 2024 energy.

Go get 'em.

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If you enjoyed this, go listen to some Maggie Rogers. And thank you to Pharrell for being so supportive to an up and comer.

And go follow me for more stories like this @gregisenberg, so you get more of it in your feed

I share stories about internet communities, free startup ideas and more. (link in bio for more info about me)

[Mark Kilpatrick @markryandesign]

Wow…

[KRÜ @KRUesports]

Ahora somos 2

#VamoAJugar 🤟

[Mark Kilpatrick @markryandesign]

Amazing. What a way to support. Calling all Rocket League players. This is a chance to support the Special Olympics! Thanks @CoachAntor 👏!

[Adam Antor @CoachAntor]

The Special Olympics is in need of Rocket League players of any experience and any skill level to compete in their Gaming for Inclusion tournament as Unified Partners!

You will be partnered up with a player with intellectual disabilities. They have a lot of participants that need partners. If you can play that would be greatly appreciated!

The tournament is on November 11th.

Register: https://t.co/ZIcub3mwzF

[Mark Kilpatrick @markryandesign]

@SlapDonuts Oh you must be confused. They play a different kind of football in Germany 🇩🇪.

[Mark Kilpatrick @markryandesign]

I’ve had the pleasure of building relationships with families in Newtown and across CT. While that’s been an absolute privilege, it’s these moments when I get to stop and see the impact @AffinityEsportGG makes in our families lives. That is our measure of success!

#esports

[Affinity Esports @AffinityEsprtGG]

If you aren’t “sure” or “convinced” about visiting Affinity Esports, or the impact that gaming and esports can have on a life, please take a moment to watch and share.

Credit to Variation Visuals for the video work 🫡

#ctesports #connecticutesports #esports #esportsedu

[Game Hunter 🔜 GAMESCOM @imgamehunter]

"Anyone that wastes their talent on CoD makes me sad"

Shroud talks about competitive gamers who play Call of Duty, saying they should play games like Halo, Valorant, Counterstrike, and Apex instead

[Mike Allen, Ph.D. @BarryUPresident]

A great visit with alums during our reception in Connecticut this weekend.