Meet TriForce Johnson, E-Sports Visionary!

His name is Isaiah TriForce Johnson and he is the CEO of Empire Arcadia, an E-Sports  team which he founded. Known simply as TriForce, he is sharp, quick and self-assured, Mr. Johnson pulls no punches in expressing his vision. Gentle and disarming at first but as I soon found out, this man is clear and aggressive in pursuing his vision. Our conversation opened my eyes to the place E-Sports is carving in history.

I have no doubt that he is going places and I am glad to have met him. Follow me as I share with you how I met this force and why I must share this pioneer with my readers.

On humid days in New York, I usually seek refuge in a local coffee shop. On such days, quenching my thirst with cold liquid and an air-conditioned space is of ultimate importance because the warm blanket of heat is suffocating.

Here I was, eagerly walking into a Bronx coffee shop armed with a lap top and a cell phone, ready to go to war. I had no idea, what awaited in the air-conditioned oasis behind the glass doors. The usual scene, students, couples and a diverse sprinkling of java lovers littered the area. The grinding (of coffee) was loud and punctuated the Elvin Jones tune coming through the speakers,with a cadence unique as new improvisation. 

In the corner, was this thin, neatly dressed man with two lap tops and a set of headphones perched like an orange crown on his locks. He was focused but would interject politely into the conversation happening between the two middle aged men sitting next to him. I am always fascinated by articulate folks who are clear and sharp in their expression. However, his voice rang with a riddim of familiarity.

There was mutual introduction and then the question: "What do you do?". I am a leader in E-Sports, he said. "My name is TriForce", he said. I told him that I had heard his name and voice in my home. He looked at me with a puzzled face, until I explained that my sons are E-Sports enthusiasts and the competitions are streamed live and loud whenever our son is visiting. 

I called my son (the one who is away) and he could not believe whom I had just met. I introduced them over the phone and continued to chat. 

I decided to meet Mr. Johnson again and share his journey with the readers of The George Project. Here is Mr. Johnson, telling his story, like no one else can. So read, watch and listen to someone whom I think is inspirational, poised and pioneering an area that is literally a booming frontier.

Mr. Johnson can be reached at: www.TriForceJohnson.com


Dudley George for The George Report
Published 8/13/2015
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