Connecting with our community is the right way! It’s really important to give you a peek “behind the curtain” and show you who are the people who work at our organization!
Starting with our General Secretary Boban Totovski, the problem solver and communication master!
**Hi Boban! In order for our audience to get to know you better, tell us a few words about yourself.
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Esports veteran for 16 years. I never competed professionally, but have always been in the ecosystem. I am still struggling between my manager side and gamer side, but with age comes wisdom so now I am managing in the gaming industry.
**How long have you been part of IESF and how do you achieve success in your role?
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Almost 2 years. It has been a true challenge with COVID-19 hitting the world right after the elections. On the other hand, it gave me proper time to learn the processes and adjust accordingly. I helped the organization grow and restructure and it is my ultimate goal to establish IESF as the unifying body for esports.
**What do you love most about what you do?
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The speed that everything is happening. It's developing so fast, and what you know today, can easily become old news tomorrow. In my nature, I love challenges and this is a big one.
**If you could write your own job title that best describes what you do here, what would it be?
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Problem solver, maybe? There isn’t such a position invented, but it should be there :)
**What’s one thing you’re really bad at?
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I can’t say NO. I accept everything and try everything and still believe that everything is possible.
**What’s one thing you’re really good at?
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As the title says, solving problems. Quick thinking and fast adaptation to the situation.
**What nickname do you prefer to be called?
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Everyone here calls me Toto :)
**Coffee or tea?
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COFFEE
**Favourite music.
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I love Hard rock, Metallica is my favorite band.
**Who inspires you?
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That would be our president, Vlad. Ever since I met him in 2016 I knew our paths will cross again and that I will be able to learn from the best.
**Would you rather be the funniest or smartest person in the room?
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Funniest, 100%. We should all enjoy life as much as possible.
**Let’s talk about Esports! What are your goals and how do you think Esports will grow and develop in the next few years?
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My goals are to make the players more appreciated, all of them, not just the professionals. Majority of Esports players are underappreciated and I want to change that. Esports will be an official sport, we will see it on major events worldwide and hopefully one day at the Olympics.
**What does Esports mean to you?
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It's my passion and I love it. I live, breathe and talk Esports 24/7. It’s my life!