Delane Parnell Biography
Delane Parnell is the Founder and CEO of PlayVS, the venture-backed startup building the infrastructure for high school esports.
Prior to starting PlayVS, Delane worked at IncWell Venture Capital where he became the youngest black venture capitalist in The United States. Delane was then part of the early team at Rocket Fiber that raised $31M and focused on retail strategy directly with the CEO. While at Rocket Fiber, Delane founded Rush Esports, an esports team that was acquired by Team Solomid. A lifelong entrepreneur, Delane started his first job at 13, working 40 plus hours a week during the school year. At 17, Delane used the money he saved to purchase three cell phone stores and joined the founding team of Executive Car Rental that now has 16 locations across Michigan. In 2017, Delane was introduced to Science founders Peter Pham and Mike Jones, where they discovered a common interest in esports. After a few months of speaking with Science, Delane founded PlayVS. In April 2018, PlayVS announced their exclusive partnership with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) to collaborate on the national rollout of esports in high schools.
In June of 2018, the company announced a $15M Series A led by NEA, the largest ever for a black founder in the consumer internet industry. PlayVS’ inaugural esports season will commence in October 2018.
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Delane Parnell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Sports, Sports Motivation and Technology. The estimated speaking fee range to book Delane Parnell for virtual events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for live event fees. Delane Parnell generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Min-Liang Tan and Mark Cuban. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Delane Parnell for an upcoming event.
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Nintendo Partners With PlayVS to Bring Competitive Fun to High ...
"Titles from its legendary roster of games is something I've wanted to do since I started PlayVS,” said Delane Parnell, Founder and CEO of PlayVS.
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PlayVS acquires GameSeta to accelerate expansion into Canada ...
Founded by Delane Parnell in the beginning of 2018, PlayVS has grown rapidly, brokering partnerships with school sports organizations and publishers alike.
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How do I book Delane Parnell to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Delane Parnell for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Delane Parnell, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a virtual event is $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Delane Parnell, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Delane Parnell speak about?
Delane Parnell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Sports, Sports Motivation, Technology, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Executive Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, Gaming, Virtual Reality, Computer Science, Creativity, Storytelling, Esports, Finance, Business Leadership and Black Heritage. -
Where does Delane Parnell travel from?
Delane Parnell generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Delane Parnell?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Delane Parnell for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Delane Parnell for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Delane Parnell or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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