Filipino gaming circles find themselves in a buzz following the announcement of cosplayer and influencer Alodia Gosiengfiao’s departure from Tier One Entertainment, the esports startup she co-founded in 2017 with entrepreneur Brian Lim and Filipino esports personality Tryke Gutierrez.
Gosiengfiao, also known as the wife of Novellino Wines heir Christopher Quimbo, revealed her departure on Facebook, expressing that her “visions and values are not aligned” with the company. Despite the challenges and rewards encountered in building the company, Gosiengfiao felt it was time to part ways.
In her departure statement, she shared, “It is with a heavy heart that I bid Tier One Entertainment farewell. The journey we shared in building the company has been both challenging and rewarding. However, it has become evident that our visions and values are not aligned.”
Tier One Entertainment, known for managing content creators and esports talents, including Cong TV, Seyrah, Junnieboy, ohmyv33nus, Wisee, and Eson under its Blacklist International label, faced some layoffs prior to Gosiengfiao’s exit.
Speculation has arisen among netizens, connecting Gosiengfiao’s departure to the company’s recent foray into sports betting and gambling through a partnership with Rivalry. The move into this new territory has led some to question whether the company’s strategic direction influenced the co-founder’s decision to step down.
It’s worth noting that Gosiengfiao was present during the launch event of Tier One Entertainment’s partnership with Rivalry, adding a layer of complexity to the ongoing discussions about the company’s future.
