An Inside Look at Esports across Asia -- Xiao (Sean) Zhang (Co-Founder & CEO, Talon Esports)

Xiao (Sean) Zhang is the Co-Founder & CEO of Talon Esports, a professional esports organization with seven teams across APAC. Prior to launching Talon, Sean worked in finance at Kenetic, CLSA, Barclays, and National Australia Bank. This episode took place during a special live stream for All That Matters 2020, Asia’s preeminent conference for the music, sports, gaming, and online entertainment industries. During our conversation, Sean shares his decision to leave banking and pursue a career in esports. He predicts increased gaming activity and VR adoption following the release of Sony and Xbox’s new consoles next year as well as more mobile games becoming competitive esports titles. Finally, he explains how esports adoption varies throughout the APAC region and encourages young, aspiring entrepreneurs to take more risks and not be afraid to make mistakes. Host: James Creech LISTENER SUPPORT If you’d like to make a small monthly donation  to help support future episodes, please visit https://anchor.fm/allthingsvideopodcast/support ABOUT THE SHOW All Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future of the online video ecosystem. Listen to interviews with founders, executives, and thought leaders from the world’s leading media companies and engage in thought-provoking debates about the issues shaping the next generation of entertainment. From the short-form content revolution to the fragmentation of video viewership in an always-on world, All Things Video reveals the key trends and insights from the world of digital media. Follow All Things Video on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn for new episodes and updates! ABOUT THE HOST James Creech is an entrepreneur focused on technology, online video, and digital media. He is the Co-Founder & CEO of Paladin, the essential influencer marketing platform for media companies, agencies, and brands.