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John Fazio is the founder and CEO of Nerd Street Gamers, a national network of esports facilities and events built to provide young people access to opportunities for training and competition. He has raised $25 million from investors, including SeventySix Capital, Comcast Spectacor, and Founders Fund. The network has hosted some of the biggest esports tournaments in North America and established relationships with thousands of high schools, universities, and even a city parks and recreation department. They have opened seven esports centers — called Localhosts — across the U.S., with many more to come thanks to a strategic partnership with retailer Five Below.