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Felix LaHaye

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Investor + Advisor at Talon Esports
📍 Los Angeles, California, United States

Felix LaHaye is a pioneering digital media entrepreneur recognized on Forbes and Inc.s "30 Under 30" lists. He is the founder of United Esports, a leading gaming marketing firm, and co-founded Open Influence, one of the first and largest influencer marketing companies. He earned his MSc from The London School of Economics and Political Science.

Outside of his primary ventures, Felix is an active investor and board member in the global esports ecosystem, with stakes in organizations like Talon Esports and Meltdown Esports Bars. A lifelong gaming fan, he was previously a performing artist and songwriter, signing his first recording contract at 19 and playing over 200 international shows.

He bought the first-ever paid-for promotional post on Instagram, which led to the creation of his influencer marketing company.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Investor + Advisor
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Esports Marketing
As the Founder and CEO of United Esports, his primary focus is connecting brands with Gen-Z and Millennial audiences through authentic gaming and esports campaigns.
Influencer Economy
Co-founded Open Influence (formerly InstaBrand), one of the original and largest influencer marketing platforms, defining the now multi-billion dollar industry.
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Career

Work history

6-2020
Investor + Advisor
Talon Esports
2-2020
Board Member
Meltdown Bars
2018
Founder
United Esports
2018
Economics and Marketing
LA-SER Research US
2-2013
Co-Founder
Open Influence (formerly InstaBrand)
In the press

Media appearances

Podcast #253: Felix LaHaye, United Esports, Influencer Marketing, Esports Venture Capital, Meltdown Esports Bars. Featured in The Business of Esports
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Exploring Life & Business with Felix LaHaye of United Esports. Featured in Voyage LA Magazine
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Education
2009 - 2010
MSc
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
2009 - 2010
MSc
Yale University
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