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Interviews, panels and speaking appearances covering ESPAT's founding story, the future of gaming, and building at the intersection of culture, tech and capital — including The Table, the show Dante hosts live on the New York Stock Exchange floor for FINTECH.TV.

The Table — Live from the NYSE Floor

Hosted by Dr. Dante Simpson, for FINTECH.TV.

Recent episodes — in-depth conversations with founders, executives and entertainers, taped on the New York Stock Exchange floor.
Dante Simpson on the FINTECH.TV set, New York Stock Exchange
Dante Simpson at the New York Stock Exchange bell podium
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Interviews & Appearances

ESPAT, gaming, and the culture beat.

Building ESPAT, Gaming's Future, and Why Fandom Is the New Culture

Dr. Dante Simpson on ESPAT's build-out and the growing cultural force of fandom.

From Travis Scott's Fortnite to the Future of Gaming

Culture Drives Innovation — a Black History Month feature on how cultural moments shape gaming's next chapter, with Simpson tracing the throughline from fashion and Sony BMG.

Podcast — Episode 124

Minority Report Podcast

Hosted by Erik and Kerel — the idea behind ESPAT, pushing forward after a "no" in business, the state of DEI in esports/gaming, and advice for founders launching their own business.

GDC — Play Beyond the Game

Game Developers Conference

How cross-sector marketers are driving growth and innovation in interactive entertainment.

BET Experience 2025

The Future of Black Gaming

Panel on representation and opportunity in a billion-dollar industry, with cXmmunity Media, Wondr Nation and Team Liquid.

2023

Future-Proofing Diversity in Gaming

SXSW-adjacent session addressing representation and long-term diversity strategy in gaming.

Note: Podcast and conference sessions currently link out to their host platforms — add direct URLs as they're confirmed.