We are thrilled to have hosted Gaming X LA earlier this month on November 14th, at the beautiful Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica.
Innovators, investors, and entertainment advisors connected in an exclusive networking and educational environment during 6 carefully curated talks. At the inaugural Gaming X LA Summit we dove into opportunities for top film and music acts to expand their audience and generate revenue in the gaming space. Topics included the current investment climate, gaming meets web3 and the metaverse, Esports, the future of IP and more. The event is was hosted by Trusted Advisor and NFT LA with special presentations from Mathieu Nouzareth, CEO of The Sandbox US, Celine Joshua of Universal Music Group, Alex Kamins of Warner Music Group, Joanna Popper of CAA and Jesse “Aggroed” Reich, CEO of Splinterlands!
We could not have pulled this off without our partners for the event. A very big thank you to Splinterlands, Sandbox, Enjinstarter, Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment, Polker, Decentral Games, Blockchain Game Alliance and Momentous Insurance Brokerage.
Thank you also to our media partners – Edge of NFT, Family Office Association, Music Business Association and Music Managers Forum.
Here are some pics from Gaming X LA – we hope you were able to make it and we’ll see you again for our future events in 2023!

Matthew Hoffman (Trusted Advisor) and Josh Kriger (Edge of NFT Podcast).




Morning arrival.

Thank you to our partners at Polker!


Leveraging IP and Fan Engagement Through Storytelling: Flip Benjamin (Pod Labs & MTU), Todd Young (Gamestar+), Gareb Shamus (Heromaker Studios), Shannon Herber (A0K1VERSE), Josh Kriger (Edge of NFT Podcast).



Pushing the Boundaries with VR/AR/WEBXR: The Challenges & Potential for Creators: Christina Heller (Metastage), Nicholas Khoo (Khoo Capital), Monika Hyacinth (ODD Vision), Jennifer Horton (Matrix Artists).


The Next Generation of Talent: An Introduction to Streamers, Content Creators, and Esports Players: John Laster (Laster Law), Benjamin Lake (Miracle Mile Advisors), Chris Lloyd (Evolved Talent Agency), Nick Gasparyan (Enthusiast Gaming), Juan Rodriguez (Lodgz Financial PLLC).

Thank you to our partner at Enjinstarter and Prakash Somosundram for his message during our break.


Navigating Music Copyright and Royalties in Video Games: Tony Smalls (MGO LLP), Yung Spileburg (Water & Music), Michèle Vice-Maslin (Emmy Winning Hit Music Producer, Songwriter, Publisher) and Roger Quiles (Quiles Law).


Blockchain Gaming’s Role in the Impending Mass Adoption of Crypto: Jesse “Aggroed” Reich (Splinterlands), Patrick Gorrell (Splinterlands) and Jon Monahan (Splinterlands).


Artists and Music Themed Worlds in the Metaverse: Alex Kamins (Warner Music Group), Mathieu Nouzareth (Sandbox US), Celine Joshua (Universal Music Group), Joanna Popper (CAA) and Matthew Hoffman (Trusted Advisor).

The Trusted Advisor Team: Olivia Sweeney Vesty, Bryan Holland, Matthew Hoffman and Francesca Hoffman.






Cocktails to wrap up the evening! Until next time!
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