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LA500 2024: Jon Chapman

Chief Executive, Play Versus Inc.

Chapman took the helm of Play Versus Inc. last summer. PlayVS works with high schools to organize competitive esports teams and leagues. About 2,500 educational institutions in the nation currently operate PlayVS programs, with more than 81,000 youth participants playing titles from publishing partners including Activision Blizzard Inc., Epic Games Inc., Electronic Arts Inc. and Riot Games Inc. Prior to joining PlayVS, Chapman served as president of digital learning company EverFi Inc. for over 15 years. EverFi, which Chapman co-founded in 2008, partners with educational institutions to help provide students with tools to learn about real-world topics.

What’s the best advice you ever got?
In business, you can do well by doing good.

What’s your favorite movie, all time and in any category?
“Shawshank Redemption.”

What’s at the top of your bucket list?
Visiting New Zealand What’s the best thing about living in Los Angeles?
The beaches.

YEARS ON LA500: 1

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