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Here’s what the two veterans are bringing to the table.

Esports data platform GRID has welcomed former 100 Thieves and YouTube veterans to its roster. The new hires include Tim “Magic” Sevenhuysen and Julian Schwartz.

Tim “Magic” Sevenhuysen joins GRID roster

As the former director of esports analytics at 100 Thieves, Magic is now the senior business data consultant at GRID. Magic is known as an esports statistician in addition to being an analyst on Riot Games' League Championship Series (LCS) broadcasts. He is also the founder of theOracle’s Elixirwebsite, which features League of Legends esports statistics.

At GRID, Magic will help professional esports teams make the most out of theRainbow Six Siege GRID Data Portals. This will be in addition to using his esports background to assist withLeague of LegendsandVALORANT match data.

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Julian Schwartz enters GRID as partnerships veteran

Now at Grid, Schwartz will continue to bring his partnership expertise to the table. His responsibilities will include advancing the platform’s business development department and finding new business opportunities with GRID’sgame developer clients.

“Having already worked with GRID data at 100 Thieves paired with an honest passion for esports, Tim is a perfect match," GRID CEO and founder Moritz Mauer said, referring to Magic. He commented on the addition of Schwartz.

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“Together with Julian’s high-level experience with top-tier publishers, platforms and partnerships, we aim to truly unlock the potential of in-game data by creating meaningful connections across the entire ecosystem — from rights holders through media partners to the single fan experience," Mauer said.

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Tim “Magic” Sevenhuysen as the senior business data consultant at GRID (Image via GRID)

Julian Schwartz as the vice president of business development at GRID (Image via GRID)

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