The Society of Advancement of Management is pleased to announce that the legendary Sage of Esports William Collis will serve as the Track Chair for the Esports Management Track for the 79th Annual SAM International Business Conference.
Collis, an eminent authority in the realm of esports, distinguished by his multifaceted roles as a startup founder, esports team proprietor, Harvard MBA graduate, prolific writer, sought-after speaker, podcast luminary, and esteemed college professor. As the co-owner and co-founder of Team Genji, a premier esports analytics company, he spearheaded the world’s leading Hearthstone team. William’s entrepreneurial acumen shines through his co-founding of Gamer Sensei, a video game coaching platform that secured over $6M in venture capital and was successfully sold in 2018.
Moreover, William is the co-host of the esteemed Business of Esports Podcast, a platform for incisive debates on industry trends and opportunities, alongside Paul ‘The Profit’ Dawalibi. He is a recurrent speaker at illustrious gaming conventions like PAX and played a pivotal role as a co-founder and senior advisor for America’s inaugural accredited esports business major at Becker College. As a guest or a professor his lectures on esports have garnered extraordinary acclaim. His scholarly contributions extend beyond the academic realm, with his writings frequently gracing esteemed international publications, including the Japan Times. Notably, his renowned work ‘Super Mario Syndrome‘ has enjoyed widespread reprints across Asia.
William’s academic prominence shines through his co-authorship of the acclaimed Harvard Business School (HBS) case ‘One Game to Rule Them All,’ a testament to his scholarly excellence. He is also the focal point of the esteemed HBS case ‘Choosing the Right Esports Business Model.’ A cum laude graduate of Amherst College and a Baker Scholar from Harvard Business School, his erudition is further accentuated by his literary endeavors like his book, The Book of Esports: The Definitive Guide to Competitive Video Games. His non-fiction works are represented by Tim Wojcik of Levine Greenberg & Rostan, while his creative talents manifest in the realm of science fiction and fantasy, represented by John Butman of Kneerim & Williams. William Collis epitomizes the convergence of academia, entrepreneurship, and innovation within the Esports landscape.
To submit a paper to our Esports Management track under Collis’ leadership visit www.samnational.org/2024CFP. We invite you to take action today and seize the opportunity to contribute your valuable insights to Esports and your academic field by submitting an original research paper or conference session for a presentation. This is your chance to share your innovative ideas and findings with fellow Esports leaders and scholars while gaining recognition, and engaging in meaningful discussions. Don’t miss out on the chance to enhance your journey, improve your presentation skills, and foster valuable connections. Submit your proposal and be part of the vibrant community that drives progress and innovation. Your contributions matter, and your voice deserves to be heard at #SAMIBC2024.