James Wing

Gaming Partnerships

2023

Mysten Labs is built to accelerate the adoption of web3 for the next billion users. We're building the foundations for the decentralized future.

NFL Franchise Owner

2021

- i own the team - voting appearances: 0/3

VC Advisor

2020

- Venture Capital Advisory Board Member with LAVA - a premiere organization offering resources for investment, entrepreneurial, business and academic communities in the region

Global Expert

2020

Business Development Principal (NC Partners)

2022 - 2024

- First employee (NC Partners, subsidiary of NCSOFT West) - Lead Western Investment Team - PM for Web3 business development and partnerships - Oversaw VC/LP positions and investments on behalf of NC - Focus in business development, CVC, deal sourcing, M&A sourcing, corporate strategy, market intelligence - #KIN Member (Chamaeleon VC) - Furthering the goal of NCSOFT to connect the world through joy

Investor

2022 - 2024

- Strategic focus on early stage tech, video games & web3

Principal

2021 - 2022

- Founding team member / first employee - Strategic focus on content (developers/publishers), Web3 (blockchain), and infrastructure/platforms driving the future of the games industry - Fund II - led investment in One More Game (Series A) & served as Board Observer

Associate

2019 - 2021

- Griffin Gaming Partners is a leading venture capital firm singularly focused on investing in the global gaming market - Fund I - led investment in Frost Giant Studios (Seed)

Coordinator - Interactive Ventures, Games & Digital Strategy

2018 - 2019

- Sourced and coordinated AAA game integration opportunities for Lionsgate IP - Interfaced with esports organizations, stakeholders and leagues on behalf of Immortals Gaming Club as Lionsgate's investment liaison - Assisted portfolio companies with business development efforts

Executive Assistant - Interactive Ventures, Games & Digital Strategy

2017 - 2018

Financial Analyst

2016 - 2017

- Responsible for deal analysis and financial reporting for 200+ titles across Lionsgate's production and distribution, including Lionsgate Films, Summit Entertainment, CodeBlack Films, Grindstone Entertainment Group, and strategic partner Roadside Attractions

Visiting Professor

2018 - 2019

- Co-taught JOUR 499 Special Topics: esports Media and Culture at USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism (Fall semester '18, Spring semester '19) - Lectured in various aspects of esports, including communication methodologies, team structure, player management, social media strategies, and league regulations - Tools and Technologies for esports, esports Economics, esports Franchising esports Teams and Ownership & The History of esports

Assistant

2015 - 2016

- Exactly what you think it was