Nicole LaPointe Jameson facts for kids

Nicole LaPointe Jameson (born April 11, 1994) is an American businesswoman. She was the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the esports team Evil Geniuses from 2019 to 2023. Esports involves professional video game competitions.

Early Life and Education

Nicole LaPointe Jameson grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut. She went to Columbia University in New York City. She finished her studies there in 2016.

Starting Her Career

During her college years, Nicole got a job offer. She joined an investment company called PEAK6 in Chicago. She worked there for five years. She helped different businesses grow and improve.

Leading Evil Geniuses

In May 2019, PEAK6 bought the esports team Evil Geniuses. Nicole LaPointe Jameson became the new CEO of the team. She saw Evil Geniuses as a team with great potential.

Growing the Team

Under Nicole's leadership, Evil Geniuses grew a lot. In September 2019, the team returned to playing League of Legends and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. They joined the top League of Legends league. They also got a new team for Counter-Strike.

The team also hired more staff. They opened new offices in Seattle and Los Angeles. This all happened within her first year as CEO.

Recognized Achievements

Nicole LaPointe Jameson was recognized for her work. In 2020, she was featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. This list highlights young leaders in different fields. She was honored in the games category.

Supporting Diverse Teams

In January 2021, Evil Geniuses made history. They became the first major esports team to sign a mixed-gender team for Valorant. Nicole shared her belief in fairness. She said that talent is most important, no matter who you are.

One player, Christine "potter" Chi, later became a coach. She led the Valorant team to win a big championship in 2023.

Changes at Evil Geniuses

Nicole LaPointe Jameson left her role as CEO in September 2023. She shared that she was proud of the team's progress. She felt they had come a long way.