Ever wondered what it takes to build and sell a tech company, then step to the other side of the table to fund the next generation of innovators? This week, we’re sitting down with Lance Quek—published author, experienced angel investor, and Founding Managing Partner of Gamerforce Ventures.

Lance brings a truly unique perspective, having successfully navigated the journey from founder to funder. After building and exiting a cloud computing business, he’s now channeling that expertise into early-stage investing, with a sharp focus on the explosive esports and gaming sector. He opens up about the lessons learned from writing The Esports Revolution, the nuances of moving from angel investing to leading a venture fund, and what he looks for in founders who are building the future of interactive entertainment.

Whether you're curious about the business of gaming, raising a fund, or making the leap from operator to investor, this conversation is packed with actionable insights from someone who’s done it all.

Key Takeaways:

• From Founder to Funder: Lance’s journey from building and selling a PAAS business to becoming a full-time VC—and how his operational experience shapes his investing philosophy.
• The Esports Revolution: An insider’s look at the high-growth opportunities and unique challenges within the esports and gaming ecosystem.
• Building a Venture Fund: The behind-the-scenes process of raising a sector-specific fund (Gamerforce I) and the strategy behind targeting seed to Series B investments.
• Angel Investing Wisdom: Key lessons from writing checks as an angel investor and how that experience informs his approach at Gamerforce Ventures.
• The Founder’s Edge: What Lance looks for in startups—and why having skin the game as an operator makes all the difference when evaluating deals.