Meet John Maffei, a seasoned software executive with over 15 years of experience in driving successful exits for multiple companies, including ServiceMesh and the ZAM Network, both of which were purchased for over $300 million each. He is currently the CEO of Matcherino, a company that builds software to empower the successful management of esports events, which partners with renowned companies such as Blizzard, EA, GameStop, and 24 Hour Fitness. Matcherino has powered more than 7,000 tournaments, and Maffei is a prominent figure in the esports industry.<br><br> Maffei's experience in the industry has landed him in a wide range of executive positions, including being a multiple-time CEO. He led Microsoft's efforts to license Xbox 360 video content from major entertainment companies such as Warner, Disney, Fox, and NBC Universal. He holds a Magna Cum Laude Bachelor's degree from Colgate University and an MBA from the University of Washington, Michael G. Foster School of Business. His specialties encompass esports, sales, P&L management, marketing, business strategy, business development, and business operations. Maffei has also held several positions, including being a strategic business consultant at INRIX, global head of predictive analytics sales at Nokia (HERE), and city council member at the City of Medina, WA. He has also served as a board member at Abacast, CEO at Xfire, founder and CEO at Titan Gaming (now Playsino), strategy head of retail at LMC Right Start, CEO/COO at ServiceMesh, and President at ZAM Network, among others.