He started with the idea of leveraging the growing gaming industry as a pathway out of poverty and towards a creative, meaningful career for youth, and, with Game Heads, has achieved extraordinary success.

In this episode, host Jordan Thierry interviews the visionary behind GameHeads, Damon Packwood, as he shares his journey from growing up in San Francisco to founding a groundbreaking organization in Oakland. Discover how Damon's strategic partnership approach and commitment to community led to the creation of a unique program that bridges the gap between tech and underrepresented youth. Tune in to learn how GameHeads is shaping the future of the gaming industry and empowering the next generation of tech leaders.

It’s an awesome example of the magic that can happen when you invest in building relationships and are prepared to seize the moment.

If you’re inspired by Damon and found this episode helpful, you can show your appreciation by making a donation to his organization at https://give.communityin.org/a1yq92?ref=sh_eB9BK6_ab_3FpjaGVbb0u3FpjaGVbb0u

This episode was produced by Jordan Thierry of Dream Chase Media, with essential production and marketing expertise from Aranza Garcia and Issac Gsoria.

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