Proudest Mentor Moment
"[Helping founders] make less mistakes and think big."
About
Ralf Reichert co-founded esports tournament platform ESL and now leads the Esports World Cup Foundation.
CEO, Esports World Cup Foundation
Ralf Reichert co-founded ESL in 2000, following his involvement in competitive gaming's early community. He helped develop ESL as a platform for organized competition and later served as Managing Director of Turtle Entertainment, the company operating under the ESL brand. His work spans tournament operations, audiences and partnerships across the esports industry.
Reichert became CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation at its launch in 2023. The nonprofit runs the Esports World Cup and supports the broader competitive-gaming ecosystem. His career links grassroots participation with the organizational work required to establish international competition formats.
Experience Ralf brings to founders
- Esports
- Community building
- Tournament platforms
- Ecosystem partnerships
Operating and investing experience
A selection of companies and roles connected to Ralf Reichert.
Ventures
Esports World Cup Foundation
CEO
ESL
Co-founder and former CEO
Turtle Entertainment
Former Managing Director
Highlights
- Co-founded ESL in 2000.
- Served as Managing Director of Turtle Entertainment during ESL's international growth.
- Became CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation at its 2023 launch.
Questionsfounders ask aboutRalf Reichert
Who is Ralf Reichert?
Ralf Reichert co-founded esports tournament platform ESL and now leads the Esports World Cup Foundation.
What experience does Ralf Reichert bring to mentoring?
Their experience spans esports, community building, tournament platforms and ecosystem partnerships.
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