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Hello Gamer,

This is our story

UIG was founded in May 2020, because we saw a demand for a gaming platform that combines competitive tournament play AND social connectivity.  We're here for you - to build and create communities through friendly esports competition. 


Game on! 

United In gaming is all about

Competition

Competition

Competition

We host competitive tournaments and head to head challenges for gamers of all levels.

Social

Competition

Competition

We bring gamers, friends, and groups together through the games they love. 

Events

Competition

Events

We combine the excitement of esports with social issues to create impact through entertainment.

We want to be the leading social network for esports and competitive gaming.

Our fearless leaders

Tim Perlstein / CEO

Andrew Smoltz / Co-Founder, Co-President

Andrew Smoltz / Co-Founder, Co-President

Tim joined UIG in May 2020. With 20+ years’ experience as a leader and general manager of high-growth digital businesses, Tim's background spans technology product management, online media, social marketing, and enterprise services. He is a proud alum of Yahoo!, Razorfish, and Fullscreen (among other trailblazing organizations) based in Austin, TX.

Andrew Smoltz / Co-Founder, Co-President

Andrew Smoltz / Co-Founder, Co-President

Andrew Smoltz / Co-Founder, Co-President

Andrew launched UIG to tie together his experience and passion in esports and entertainment. Andrew has 10+ years of experience in the space with a focus in eSports and celebrity entertainment. The visionary behind COV-AID, Andrew has also helped jumpstart the debut league for ELEAGUE on TBS while working at IMG Live/WME. Andrew was also in charge of eSports research and recruitment for CSE Talent. In addition to agency background, Andrew brings relevant event planning and event management experience from his time with ETA. 

Taylor McDermott / Co-Founder, Co-President

Taylor McDermott / Co-Founder, Co-President

Taylor McDermott / Co-Founder, Co-President

Taylor’s 10+ years of career experience melds with the unique attributes that drive the eSports industry. Taylor brings a high level of traditional sports marketing and sponsorship knowledge, with career experience ranging from client facing representation with professional sports athletes, to strategic revenue growth and analysis for Major League Baseball Advanced Media. Following his entrepreneurial aspirations Taylor founded United in Gaming with longtime partner Andrew Smoltz, creating a strategic force with the goal of empowering a global gaming community through the power of opportunity.

Jennifer Erdman / CMO

Taylor McDermott / Co-Founder, Co-President

Taylor McDermott / Co-Founder, Co-President

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Jennifer joined UIG in May 2020. As a marketing expert with 20+ years of documented history of leveraging cutting-edge trends in technology, traditional, digital, and social media, she has led teams at Verizon Wireless, AT&T, and MTV Networks. In addition to her marketing experience, Jennifer serves as one of the Executive Producers on the Amazon Prime Series, Streaming in Real Life, featuring top influencers in gaming.

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