Delane Parnell

Jul 1

Media, Arts & Entertainment

Turning community into commerce
LOS ANGELES, CA

After becoming the youngest Black venture capitalist in the U.S. with IncWell, Delane Parnell joined the esports sector and founded PlayVS. He currently serves as the company’s Chief Executive Officer, working to make esports accessible to all.

PlayVS is venture-backed startup that raised nearly $100 million in funding (in under 18 months) atop an extensive user base of young individuals. The company is unique in its field as it is the only place where high school esports is recognized with varsity letters, eligibility requirements, leagues and state championships. PlayVS allows young adults to turn a hobby or a passion into a nurturing extracurricular, using sports and technology to impact the next generation.