Is Astralis Being Sold? HooXi In, cadiaN Benched | Feed The Trolls Ep 44 ft Thorin & lurppis

Episode 44 of the Tech Girl Talks podcast, hosted by Sam "Tech Girl" Wright, titled "Is Astralis Being Sold? HooXi In, cadiaN Benched | Feed The Trolls Ep 44 ft Thorin & lurppis" was published on May 6, 2025 and runs 68 minutes.

May 6, 2025 ·68m · Tech Girl Talks

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The Astralis Episode Is Here! 🧨Yes, we cover the big roster move—HooXi joining Astralis and cadiaN being benched—but that’s just the start. This episode takes a sharp turn into uncharted territory as we deep-dive into Astralis potentially being sold. It’s not your typical roster drama.Thorin and I take a step back, and lurppis takes the reins, offering a masterclass on esports business models, the complexities of selling teams, and what the future might look like for Astralis and the broader esports landscape. If you're curious about the business side of esports, this one’s a must-listen. I learnt a lot—hope you do too!📌 Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction02:29 – HooXi to Astralis14:07 – Understanding Astralis' Business Model23:50 – Rising Interest Rates & Business Valuation27:45 – Astralis' Financial Health & Major Qualification Woes30:11 – Why Investors Sell & What They Look For32:00 – Esports Investment Trends & Realities37:07 – Misinformation in Esports Reporting47:59 – Astralis' Leadership & Ownership Dynamics50:53 – Valve’s Role in Esports Revenue01:02:06 – The Astralis Brand & Its Market Value🎙️ Recorded: 29 April 2025Follow Thorin on X: www.x.com/ThorinFollow lurppis on X: www.x.com/tomimtkJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9gK16bcMwoh_ldmhhR0xg/joinFind me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My Gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/techgirlza/list/3FH7APBG6UDTE?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_YPK3JP8KRFVVA60VTHBVGet 5% off your Vertagear purchase from Evetech if you use the code TECHGIRL on check out. Powered by ASUS ROG.

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The Astralis Episode Is Here! 🧨Yes, we cover the big roster move—HooXi joining Astralis and cadiaN being benched—but that’s just the start. This episode takes a sharp turn into uncharted territory as we deep-dive into Astralis potentially being sold. It’s not your typical roster drama.Thorin and I take a step back, and lurppis takes the reins, offering a masterclass on esports business models, the complexities of selling teams, and what the future might look like for Astralis and the broader esports landscape. If you're curious about the business side of esports, this one’s a must-listen. I learnt a lot—hope you do too!📌 Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction02:29 – HooXi to Astralis14:07 – Understanding Astralis' Business Model23:50 – Rising Interest Rates & Business Valuation27:45 – Astralis' Financial Health & Major Qualification Woes30:11 – Why Investors Sell & What They Look For32:00 – Esports Investment Trends & Realities37:07 – Misinformation in Esports Reporting47:59 – Astralis' Leadership & Ownership Dynamics50:53 – Valve’s Role in Esports Revenue01:02:06 – The Astralis Brand & Its Market Value🎙️ Recorded: 29 April 2025Follow Thorin on X: www.x.com/ThorinFollow lurppis on X: www.x.com/tomimtkJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9gK16bcMwoh_ldmhhR0xg/joinFind me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My Gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/techgirlza/list/3FH7APBG6UDTE?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_YPK3JP8KRFVVA60VTHBVGet 5% off your Vertagear purchase from Evetech if you use the code TECHGIRL on check out. Powered by ASUS ROG.

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