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    Farzam Kamel

    Co-founder and President at NYXL

    Farzam Kamel is the Co-founder and CEO of NYXL, New York's flagship esports organization.13 He has been in this role since July 2017.1 Kamel has a diverse background in law, business, and entrepreneurship.

    Education and Early Career

    Kamel graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a BA cum laude in History and Visual Arts in 2004.1 He then earned his J.D. from Columbia University School of Law in 2009.1 During his time at Columbia, he served as an editor for the Science & Technology Journal.1

    Professional Experience

    Before co-founding NYXL, Kamel's career included:

    • Associate at Paul Hastings, LLP (2009-2011)1
    • Co-Founder and COO of Edition01 (2011-2012)1
    • Partner at Forefront Law Group (2012-2016)1
    • Co-founder and Partner at Sterling.VC (2014-present)12

    NYXL and Esports

    Kamel co-founded NYXL (formerly known as Andbox) in 2017.13 The organization operates multiple esports franchises, including:

    • New York Excelsior (Overwatch League team)
    • New York Subliners (Call of Duty League team)
    • NY Fury (Valorant team)
    • NYSL Mayhem (Call of Duty Mobile team)3

    Under Kamel's leadership, NYXL has made significant investments in New York City's gaming community, including establishing a headquarters in Manhattan and creating a youth training program called YXL.3

    Additional Information

    Kamel is proficient in English, with limited working proficiency in Spanish and Farsi.1 He has over 500 connections on LinkedIn1 and is active on social media platforms like Twitter, where he goes by the handle @FarzamKamel.4

    Highlights

    Mar 23 · Yahoo Finance
    Premier Esports Organization Andbox Rebrands as "NYXL," Announces Mission to Develop NYC as the World Capital of Esports & Gaming Culture - Yahoo Finance
    Mar 23 · Business Wire
    Premier Esports Organization Andbox Rebrands as “NYXL,” Announces Mission to Develop NYC as the World Capital of Esports & Gaming Culture - Business Wire

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    Location

    New York, New York, United States