What It's Like to Run the Most Dominant Esports Team? Ft. Paper Rex CEO Nikhil

Welcome to GameonAir by Sportskeeda Esports, where we bring you exclusive conversations with top gaming and esports personalities. In this episode, we sit down with Nikhil "nikH" Hathiramani, CEO and co-founder of Paper Rex, to discuss his journey in esports, the challenges of running an international organization, and the vision behind one of the most successful Valorant teams. He shares insights on the role of fandom in esports, the importance of coaches and analysts, and how Paper Rex integrates players from different cultures. We also explore the organization's recent expansion into mobile esports with Pokémon Unite and what the future holds for them. Stay tuned for a deep dive into the world of esports with one of its most influential figures. Join our new Discord server: ☛   / discord   Follow us ⭐ Instagram:   / sportskeedaesports   ⭐ Facebook :   / sportskeedaesports   🌐 Website : https://www.sportskeeda.com/ Timestamps: 0:00 - Sneak Peek 0:23 - Guest Intro 1:15 - Journey into Gaming 5:32 - Story Behind PaperX Name 7:35 - Relationship with DSN 11:40 - CS2 to Valorant Transition 17:00 - TBD 20:30 - Audience Perception & Benkai’s Exit 24:42 - Performing in Finals but Missing the Trophy 27:59 - Business Side: CS2 vs Valorant 33:53 - Unsustainable Orgs in Esports 36:25 - Why Valorant Teams Are Struggling? 42:20 - Monetizing Esports & Overspending Issues 46:45 - Managing Rosters & Challenges 53:32 - Costs of Running an Esports Org 57:15 - How Orgs Are Valued? 1:01:15 - PaperX BGMI or PUBG Mobile Lineup? 1:05:35 - Forsaken Incident Experience 1:10:38 - Views on Forsaken Incident 1:12:05 - Fun Segment: Tier List 1:20:59 - Message to the Fans 1:22:29 - Stay Tuned for More!