Marcus "Esports" Howard

I have 15 consecutive years of strategic/tactical experience with building startups in various industries, including gaming, news media and restaurants. I specialize in identifying exponential growth opportunities and converging trends in consumer markets. Also, I excel at creating/executing blue ocean business strategies. Growth Hacker. Innovator. Techie. Leader.

Chief Growth Officer

We're redefining education and workforce development with esports. We offer end-to-end services clients needs to create a truly wow factor esports gaming space or large scale arena. We recently completed the world's largest investment in the high school education esports space. Reach out to us if you have any projects or questions that we could help you with.

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Marcus Howard

Gaud-Hammer Gaming Group

Founder, Esports Illustrated 

G3 is a pioneering company at the forefront of regulated Real Money Video Gaming (RMVG), a rapidly growing industry that combines the Video Game and Online Wagering sectors. With a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape and a keen insight into the needs of the market, G3 is well-positioned to help video game developers, esports organizations, and content creators to capitalize on this exciting opportunity.

G3 is actively involved in shaping the regulatory framework for RMVG, and leverages its expertise to provide the necessary media and technology platforms for its clients. By offering innovative solutions and exceptional support, G3 is helping its clients to generate sustainable revenue and achieve their goals in this exciting and rapidly growing industry.

Chief Executive Officer and Founder

• Provided support to government, academic, and economic organizations in the implementation of their esports initiatives.

• Assisted clients in the development of strategic, management, and production-related business growth in the esports industry.

• Collaborated with clients to create innovative and engaging experiences, products, and strategies that are rooted in millennial and video game culture.

• Served as a development consultant for cutting-edge social and real money casino-gaming products.

• Offered expertise as a consultant for interactive game developers to adapt their games and products to the standards of esports and competitive gaming.

President and Co-Founder, INGAME Esports

As a recognized expert in the field of interactive gaming software and intellectual property, I bring extensive experience in high-profile federal litigation. I have a deep understanding of issues such as intellectual property infringement, derivative use of intellectual property, creative development processes, and software development. My strong communication skills, combined with my experience in depositions and media, make me a valuable asset in legal matters. I am dedicated to providing insightful and authoritative expert testimony to support the resolution of complex disputes.

Legal Expert Witness

Conference One was a college varsity esports organization that was powered by community and driven by elite competition, with a focus on players and the quality of competition.

The organization placed a strong emphasis on putting its players first and providing them with national exposure through showcasing their skills and personalities in broadcasts.

Players had the opportunity to compete weekly with the country's top players, with published schedules and match reminders to streamline their play.

With a focus on live broadcasts and content, Conference One allowed players to drive the content narrative, including the introduction of user-generated content through streaming and sharing videos.

In addition, the organization offered scholarships, including its Good Works program and MVP scholarships, that recognized more than just winning performances.

Founder, Conference One

Saturn Awards

Voting member of the Saturn Awards for science fiction, fantasy, and horror in film and television

Voting Member

Rutgers Business School

Collaborate with Rutgers University on data analytics, gaming, and aviation initiatives, developing innovative programs to enhance student job opportunities and attract prospective students.

Advisory Board

Seton Hall University School of Law

Develop educational courses and programs focused on the best practices and legal frameworks for wagering on video games and esports.

Strategic Advisor

Stockton University

Helped establish Stockton’s award-winning video game esports team and ongoing curriculum program, fostering student engagement and career development in competitive gaming.

Atlantic Cape Community College

Helped establish gaming and aviation initiatives at Atlantic Cape and serve as an ongoing advisor for additional programs to enhance student opportunities and institutional growth.

Egg Harbor Township High School

Advise program on interactive gaming and competitive esports.

Advisor

Galaxy One Radio

Creator and co-host of Galaxy One Radio on WOND, a leading New Jersey radio station. The show features exclusive interviews and insights with prominent creators and stars in science fiction, film, television, literature, and video games, spotlighting the visionaries shaping modern entertainment.

Founder

Greater Atlantic City Chamber

Board Member

ATLANTIC CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

Serve as a volunteer for the Atlantic City Police Department (ACPD), creating and delivering all public-facing promotional and graphic design content to boost community engagement and support departmental initiatives.

Media Coordinator

Emmy Award-winning creative executive and entrepreneur Anthony Gaud brings over two decades of experience in the gaming, entertainment, and esports industries. He has collaborated with iconic franchises such as Marvel, Star Wars, Kingdom Hearts, Epic Mickey, Transformers, and Reboot, contributing to their growth by creating and enhancing their IPs through innovative designs, concepts, and gameplay.

Gaud’s executive expertise spans renowned organizations including Hasbro, Comcast, Microsoft, Disney, and Nexon, where he has driven groundbreaking projects and initiatives. As Co-founder and CEO of Gaud-Hammer Gaming Group (G3) and Esports Illustrated, he currently leads the Real Money Video Gaming (RMVG) industry, providing game developers and esports organizations with cutting-edge technology and media platforms to unlock revenue opportunities while shaping the regulatory framework for the future of iGaming.

Previously, Gaud held leadership roles at The Walt Disney Company, overseeing creative efforts at Disney Interactive for products across Asia and North America. He also developed successful mobile games like Stage Rush with Imagine Dragons and Tree Story with the US Forest Service, blending entertainment with support for charitable causes.

Gaud’s entrepreneurial successes in television include founding Kabillion, one of Comcast’s first VOD channels, which premiered the Emmy-winning series I Got A Rocket, and co-founding DAG Entertainment, which produced the award-winning shows Dragon Booster and Growing Up Creepie. Earlier in his career, he contributed to iconic gaming franchises like Asheron’s Call and served as a key creative force behind the Transformers: Beast Wars TV series and toy line, as well as the world’s first fully computer-animated TV series, Reboot.

With a blend of creative vision, technical expertise, and sharp business insight, Anthony Gaud continues to drive innovation at the intersection of gaming, media, and emerging technologies like aviation. As an advisor to Rutgers, Stockton, Seton Hall, and Atlantic Cape Community College, as well as the American Heart Association, he further solidifies his status as an industry trailblazer.

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