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Ultimate Media Ventures
Co-founder of Ultimate Media Ventures
PROFILE
Nate Eckman
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FROM Nate Eckman
Design and Architecture
eGamer wear The inaugural eGames – a two-day, international computer gaming tournament – will take place alongside the Rio Olympics. And with professional video gaming on the rise, e-gaming entrepreneurs are designing clothing for these competitions. DnA talks with Nate Eckman, the LA-based co-founder of Ultimate Media Ventures and the lifestyle apparel line ULT. Then KCRW's Eric J. Lawrence and Brandon Devine test drive the clothing. Find out if it improves their game!
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