{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"297. From $180M Collapse to Gaming Empire: Greg Selkoe on Ego, Failure &amp; Building XSET","description":" \u201cLosing everything wasn\u2019t the failure\u2014the failure would\u2019ve been not learning from it. Ego will build you fast, but it\u2019ll also take you down faster.\u201d  -  Greg Selkoe   What happens when you lose everything\u2026 and have to rebuild from the ground up? In this powerful episode of Turmeric &amp;amp; Tequila, Kristen Olson sits down with entrepreneur and gaming industry leader Greg Selkoe\u2014CEO &amp;amp; Co-Founder of XSET, former founder of Karmaloop, and past CEO of FaZe Clan. Greg opens up about building Karmaloop into a $180M business\u2026 and the public collapse that forced him to confront his ego, identity, and leadership style. What followed wasn\u2019t just a comeback\u2014it was a complete reinvention.   This conversation dives deep into:    The hard truth about ego in entrepreneurship   Lessons from failure (and why they\u2019re your greatest advantage)   The rise of gaming, esports, and digital culture   Building an authentic brand in a fast-changing world   Leadership, resilience, and starting over    If you\u2019re navigating growth, identity shifts, or chasing something bigger\u2014this episode will challenge and ground you. Listen now and step into your next level.   Timestamps:   00:00 \u2013 Welcome + intro to gaming &amp;amp; branding 02:10 \u2013 Greg Selkoe\u2019s background and early journey 05:20 \u2013 Building Karmaloop into a $180M business 10:30 \u2013 The collapse: what actually happened 15:00 \u2013 Ego, identity, and hard personal truths 20:40 \u2013 Lessons learned from failure 26:50 \u2013 Rebuilding mindset + starting over 31:30 \u2013 Transition into gaming &amp;amp; esports 37:45 \u2013 Founding XSET and brand vision 43:30 \u2013 The future of gaming, culture &amp;amp; community 48:10 \u2013 Leadership evolution + self-awareness 51:00 \u2013 Final thoughts + where to find Greg   Greg Selkoe is the CEO &amp;amp; Co-Founder of XSET, a leading lifestyle gaming and esports brand. He previously founded Karmaloop, growing it into a $180M streetwear powerhouse before its public collapse\u2014an experience that reshaped his approach to leadership and entrepreneurship. Greg later served as President and CEO of FaZe Clan and has been recognized as an Ernst &amp;amp; Young Entrepreneur of the Year and one of Goldman Sachs\u2019 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs. A Y Combinator alum, he holds a Master in Public Policy from Harvard.   https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5wlqXaYvjxU&amp;nbsp;   https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/xset\/?hl=en&amp;nbsp;   https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCY6e0vUcyYrJFbI1ioakRpw&amp;nbsp;   https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@xset&amp;nbsp;   https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/XSETGAMING  Connect with T&amp;amp;T:  IG: @TurmericTequila  Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila  Website:  www.TurmericAndTequila.com  Host: Kristen Olson  IG: @Madonnashero  Tik Tok: @Madonnashero  Website:  www.KOAlliance.com  WATCH HERE  MORE LIKE THIS:  https:\/\/youtu.be\/ZCFQSpFoAgI?si=Erg8_2eH8uyEgYZF&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;  https:\/\/youtu.be\/piCU9JboWuY?si=qLdhFKCGdBzuAeuI   https:\/\/youtu.be\/9Vs2JDzJJXk?si=dpjV31GDqTroUKWH  ","author_name":"Turmeric and Tequila\u2122","author_url":"http:\/\/turmericandtequila.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41170895\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/41170895"}