ABOUT US
National Esports Tournament, or NEST, is building a connected esports ecosystem for players, creators, students, job seekers, and gaming communities.
Founded in 2018, NEST began with a simple idea: competitive gaming should be more accessible, more organized, and more meaningful for the people trying to participate in it. Esports has grown quickly, but many players, creators, and communities still struggle to find clear pathways, reliable opportunities, and spaces where they can build something long term.
NEST exists to help close that gap.
We are developing a multi-division esports company focused on tournaments, live events, education, career development, merchandise, media, and community infrastructure. Our goal is not only to run competitions, but to support the wider ecosystem around them.
What We Do
NEST creates and supports projects across several areas of esports and gaming culture, including:
Esports Events and Tournaments
We organize competitive gaming experiences for casual players, developing competitors, and community groups. Our events are designed to create structure, connection, and opportunity around play.
Gaming Community Development
We help bring players, creators, students, organizers, and industry professionals together through networking events, community programs, and digital platforms.
Esports Education and Courses
We develop learning opportunities around gaming, content creation, video editing, digital media, esports teams, and career skills.
Career Pathways and Job Opportunities
Through esports-focused career projects, we aim to help people discover legitimate opportunities in gaming, esports, media, technology, and related industries.
Media and Storytelling
NEST is also developing original media projects that explore esports culture, entrepreneurship, competition, and the people building the future of gaming.
Merchandise and Brand Products
We create NEST-branded products and merchandise that connect our community to the broader brand experience
.
Why NEST Exists
Esports is more than professional teams and major tournaments. It is also local players, student competitors, grassroots organizers, creators, freelancers, coaches, editors, designers, and communities trying to build their place in the industry.
Many people want to get involved but do not know where to start. Others are already involved but lack structure, visibility, or support.
NEST is being built to make those pathways clearer.
Our focus is on helping people move from casual participation toward real opportunity, whether that means competing in a tournament, attending an event, learning a new skill, finding a role, joining a community, or building a career around gaming.
Our Mission
To build accessible esports experiences, communities, and opportunities that help people move from casual gaming toward competition, creativity, and career growth.
Our Vision
To become a trusted esports ecosystem where players, creators, students, professionals, and partners can connect, compete, learn, and grow.
Who We Serve
NEST is built for:
Players looking for tournaments, teams, and competitive experiences.
Creators looking to connect with gaming communities and media opportunities.
Students looking to learn esports, content creation, and digital skills.
Job seekers looking for real opportunities in gaming, esports, media, and technology.
Brands, schools, venues, and partners looking to engage with esports communities.
Community organizers looking for structure, visibility, and support.
Built From the Ground Up
NEST is not being built as a single event company or one-off gaming project. It is being built as a long-term esports brand with multiple connected divisions.
Each part of the company supports the others. Events create community. Community creates opportunity. Education builds skills. Career pathways help people move forward. Media tells the story. Merchandise strengthens the brand. Together, these pieces form the foundation of a larger esports ecosystem.
From Casual to Competition
Our guiding idea is simple:
From Casual to Competition, Elevate Your Game.
Whether someone is playing for fun, building their first team, learning how to edit videos, searching for an esports job, attending a local event, or trying to become part of the industry, NEST is designed to help them take the next step.
MEET THE TEAM
David Cottrell
Commisioner
Drew Danyluk
Digital Advertising Director
Alex Ingram
Strategic Advisor
Xennifer Fateh
Staff Manager
Van Karlo Villarin
Creative Manager
Iva Koceva
User Experience
Our Purpose
At National Esports (NEST), our purpose is clear: to elevate esports by creating opportunities, building gaming communities, and driving innovation within the gaming industry. We aim to connect players, teams, and fans through high-quality tournaments, career opportunities, and engaging content. By combining cutting-edge technology, authentic competition, and community-driven initiatives, we’re shaping the future of esports—one event, one game, and one player at a time.
We exist to bridge the gap between casual and competitive gaming, fostering a space where passion meets purpose, and every individual can level up.
Our Values
At NEST, our values are the foundation of everything we do:
Innovation:
We embrace change and push the boundaries of what’s possible in esports and gaming. Through creative solutions, advanced technology, and forward-thinking ideas, we lead the charge toward a brighter future.
Community:
Esports is about people. We are committed to building an inclusive, welcoming community where players, organizers, and fans can come together, connect, and thrive.
Competition:
We believe in the power of competition to inspire growth, teamwork, and resilience. Every game is an opportunity to showcase skill, strategy, and sportsmanship.
Authenticity:
Staying true to our players, partners, and mission is essential. We foster trust through transparency, reliability, and a genuine commitment to the esports community.
Excellence:
From tournaments to career platforms and everything in between, we hold ourselves to the highest standards, delivering quality experiences that set us apart.
At NEST, these values drive our mission to support players, empower organizations, and elevate esports to new heights.
Discover and apply for exciting opportunities in the esports industry to take your career to the next level.
Share your ideas and suggestions to help us improve and create the ultimate esports experience.
