Abe Gottesman

Head of Business Development Americas @Heaven Media

Las Vegas, NV, US

I am profoundly excited to embark on my new journey as the Business Development Lead Americas at Heaven Media, a role that marks the latest chapter in a career at the forefront of the technology and esports industries. Joining a team renowned for its world-class expertise and a storied history of executing successful campaigns for clients globally, I am eager to contribute to our shared vision of innovation, growth, and exceptional client service.My career in gaming began at Virgin Gaming were I headed up partnerships, executing national and global programs with EA SPORTS, PlayStation, Xbox, GameStop, Samsung, CBS, TWITCH, NOS, Dr Pepper, and Pizza Hut.A significant milestone and my entry into Esports was leading the broadcast of the $1 Million EA Sports Challenge Series Finals on Twitch in 2013, capturing an audience of 1 million viewers and delivering over 2 Billion Impressions demonstrating the power of esports and live streaming. At Azubu.tv, I led our efforts to grow and monetize the platform to reach over 18 million monthly unique viewers, executing strategic partnerships and content innovations that significantly contributed to the platform\'s growth. As Director of Sales and Partnerships at Allied Esports I drive brand presence and revenue growth through strategic partnerships while developing an Esports After School program with the City of Las Vegas Parks and Recreation. We partnered with Stay Plugged IN to deliver a CAREER VISION for students from underserved communities. We continue to work to provide students a pathway to a successful career around Gaming, Esports, and more.Joining Heaven Media, I am thrilled to leverage my extensive industry experience, strategic insight, and passion for technology and Esports alongside a team that has consistently set the benchmark for excellence in the industry. Together, we aim to continue Heaven Media\'s legacy of innovation and success, delivering impactful contributions to the esports and gaming sectors.

Touro University

Dual, Economics and marketing