iWorld
Gather Network gives additional responsibilities to Ashesh Koul; appoints him CTO
MUMBAI: Dubai based Web3.0 & blockchain content monetisation platform, Gather Network has announced their expansion plans for India’s operations with additional responsibilities assigned to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Ashesh Koul. In his new role, he will manage the company’s growth in the South Asian market and will also lead a team of 40 employees.
Koul has been a technologist at Gather Network for over four years. He has a keen understanding of both the business as well as consumer’s needs. Therefore, his skills & experiences will help to create a Web3 powerhouse for leading business strategy, tech consulting & building blockchain capabilities.
With core competencies in business strategy, tech consulting & software development, his role has been instrumental in leading global teams and owning end-to-end wide range of business functions & technology solutions. He comes with 18 years of experience in the technology industry, having led large teams of more than 200 engineers as well as working hands-on in Fortune 500 enterprises and technology start-ups. Ashesh has a strong technical background in mobile, middleware, automation, and big data, & recently applied for a patent as well.
Gather Networks intends to significantly increase its workforce in India with its new Indian operation headquarters that recently opened its doors in Gurugram, NewDelhi.
Koul said, “I am really excited to contribute to Gather Network’s vision of expanding across the South-East Asia region. The company’s journey in South Asia over the last few months has been both enriching and exhilarating and I look forward to applying what I’ve learned in the current role in the enhanced profile. From the perspective of our clients and talent, there are tremendous opportunities to create interesting synergies across geographies. I am really grateful to Gather Network for this opportunity and their trust in me”.
Gather Network CEO, founder Reggie Raghav Jerath commented, “I’m overjoyed to have Ashesh lead the growth and operations in the region. We intend to capitalise on his knowledge and experience as one of our core members from the last four years to achieve even greater momentum in the Blockchain & Crypto space. To that end, we intend to pursue specific organic and inorganic growth strategies while continuing to invest in innovation. We believe that Ashesh’s experience and strong financial acumen will play a vital role in driving these initiatives and maximizing value for our clients and stakeholders in the South Asian market.”
Gather has various products that help in enabling monetisation for content creators such as Gather Online, where web and mobile developers can monetise from the end-user processing power with their express permission, Gather Enterprise, which is a consultancy service providing solutions for business on tokenization, and Gather Cloud, a decentralized cloud services providing businesses with the processing power that keeps the cost of cloud computing in check with the use of their own existing devices.
Gaming
Nodwin Gaming partners with Runestone for esports data and integrity solutions
South Asian esports leader joins forces with Czech tech firm to enhance tournament operations.
MUMBAI: Nodwin Gaming has just levelled up its game by bringing in a specialist to keep the scoreboard honest and the fans fully engaged. The leading South Asian esports and gaming company has announced a strategic partnership with Runestone, a Prague-headquartered esports technology firm specialising in real-time data and engagement solutions for tournament organisers and publishers.
The collaboration aims to strengthen competitive integrity, improve operational oversight, and deliver more interactive viewing experiences across Nodwin’s properties. It will initially focus on the Nodwin Clutch Series for Counter-Strike 2, a Tier 2 tournament that provides emerging teams with consistent competitive opportunities and helps build the talent pipeline.
The latest edition of the series recently concluded with Big defeating ECSTATIC 2–1 in the grand final of the $50,000 online event.
Nodwin Gaming chief business officer at MENA and global head of data monetization Teemu Koski said, “Integrity and transparency are fundamental to sustainable esports ecosystems, especially in Tier 2 competition where the next generation of talent emerges. Runestone’s expertise complements our experience in building scalable esports IPs.”
Runestone head of partnerships Michael Schwartz added, “Nodwin Gaming has built one of the most dynamic esports ecosystems across emerging markets. We’re thrilled to collaborate on supporting tournaments with greater transparency, deeper fan interaction, and scalable tools.”
Both companies are exploring opportunities to extend the partnership across additional titles, including mobile-first competitive ecosystems, and to develop new products for publishers, tournament operators, and event promoters.
In the rapidly growing world of esports, where fair play and fan excitement are equally crucial, Nodwin Gaming and Runestone are teaming up to ensure every match is not only competitive but also transparent and engaging. This alliance could well become a game-changer for Tier 2 tournaments across South Asia and beyond.
