LOS ANGELES, Calif. (December 5, 2022) - Esports organization and North American League Championship Series (LCS) franchisee, FlyQuest, today announced that Brian Anderson, former co-CEO of Beastcoast Gaming, has been named Chief Executive Officer of FlyQuest.

 As CEO, Anderson will work closely with FlyQuest’s newly appointed President and Chief Gaming Officer Chris “PapaSmithy” Smith to grow the organization from both a competitive and commercial standpoint, while continuing to uphold FlyQuest's mission-driven culture.

 Anderson joined Beastcoast in 2019, where he most recently served as co-CEO, building teams in several top esports titles, including the most successful active team in the Dota 2 South American competitive community. He helped grow Beastcoast’s presence in Rainbow Six Siege, as well as the wider fighting game community, and supported the organization’s diverse roster of players, streamers, and content creators.

“Brian’s experience building an esports organization will be beneficial in growing and developing FlyQuest's business and competitive operations. His passion for the space, and deep understanding of the community, will have an immediate impact on the franchise and will resonate with our staff, players, and fans alike. We are thrilled to have Brian on board and look forward to watching him execute his vision.” said FlyQuest owner Michael Viola.

"I am beyond excited to help usher in the new era of FlyQuest. As a League of Legends fan and player since the game's inception, I look forward to building the organization into a competitive juggernaut, while growing the business and our community,” said Anderson. “Our fans are at the core of everything we do, and we intend to provide them a best-in-class experience, and an exceptional product on and off the rift.”

![](/uploads/2022_12_01_fq_summer_staff_welcome_briananderson.png)

The announcement comes as former FlyQuest CEO Michael Choi departs the organization to pursue a new opportunity. 

“Michael’s contributions to FlyQuest over the last four years have made a tremendous impact on the organization and leave the company with a solid foundation for future growth. We wish him continued success in his next chapter,” said Viola.

FlyQuest Announces Brian Anderson as CEO

Today, we are excited to announce that Chris “PapaSmithy” Smith will be appointed President and Chief Gaming Officer.

PapaSmithy is a veteran of the esports industry, beginning his career as a broadcast commentator for OGN and Riot Games, casting the League of Legends World Championship in 2017, 2018, and 2019. He most recently served as General Manager for 100 Thieves’ LCS team, leading them to three LCS Championship Finals and winning the 2021 Summer Split title. During PapaSmithy’s tenure with the organization, 100 Thieves appeared in two League of Legends World Championships.

“Chris’ reputation and track record in the gaming, esports, and League of Legends communities speaks for itself. We are excited for him to join FlyQuest, and to help lead the organization into its next chapter,” said Michael Viola, FlyQuest owner. “Chris will play a key role in team and player development, as well as engaging with FlyQuest fans and the LCS community in new and unique ways.”

![](/uploads/2022_11_09__fq_summer_staff_welcome_papasmithy_1.jpg)

With a focus on strong competitive play and team development across all titles, PapaSmithy is looking forward to growing FlyQuest into one of the top esports organizations in North America. He will assist in FlyQuest’s overall business strategy, with a particular focus on competitive success and gaming, including new content opportunities, activations, and fan engagement. 

“Throughout my conversations with the FlyQuest team, their commitment to building a champion-caliber organization, underpinned by strong culture and processes, was apparent to me. I’m excited to join the team and begin the hard work necessary to bring the results and success that the fans of this great organization deserve,” said PapaSmithy.

Christopher Smith aka PapaSmithy Will Be Appointed FlyQuest’s President and Chief Gaming Officer

PapaSmithy Will Join FlyQuest

W﻿e announce today that FlyQuest has been bought by a new ownership group, the Viola family.

The Viola family are the owners of Sunrise Sports &amp; Entertainment, parent company of the
National Hockey League’s Florida Panthers.


FlyQuest will continue to grow as an organization focused on advocacy, sustainability, and giving
back to the community. Under its new ownership, FlyQuest is prepared to continue the brand’s
legacy of “Showcasing Greatness” with exciting activations, partnerships, and continued
expansion in esports.


“We are excited about the future of the esports industry, and we were drawn to FlyQuest’s culture
and commitment to playing for a greater purpose,” said Michael Viola, president of the Viola
family office. “We’re thankful to the Edens family, LCS Commissioner Jackie Felling, Riot Games,
and FlyQuest CEO Michael Choi for their support and energy throughout this entire process, and
we look forward to building on the solid foundation that FlyQuest and their dedicated staff have
worked so hard to achieve. We are excited to lead FlyQuest in its next chapter as a mission-driven
organization that competes at the highest level both in North America and on the world stage.”


“I am thrilled for the opportunity to work with the Violas to build a bright future for FlyQuest,” said
Michael Choi, FlyQuest CEO. “Together, we’re committed to the competitive success of all of our
rosters, current and future, and through this partnership, I believe we’ll be able to usher in a new
era for FlyQuest, one that furthers our mission of Showcasing Greatness, both competitively and
in the way we serve the greater good.”

T﻿hank you all for your continued support, and we look forward to announcing all the cool things coming soon!

FlyQuest announces new ownership

We are announcing today that current Chief Operating Officer Michael "DotAGenius" Choi has been appointed as the CEO following the departure of Tricia "megumixbear" Sugita.

After roles with AZUBU, the Professional Esports Association, and Snap Inc., Choi first joined FlyQuest as a Senior Project Manager and Director of Operations before being named COO in April 2020. Since 2020, Michael has led and supported the marketing, product, operations, finance, and legal efforts for FlyQuest, applying his decade of experience as both a captain and coach in the competitive esports sector. 

“Tricia’s leadership and vision over the last few years grew FlyQuest to where we are today, and as the new CEO, these are very big shoes to fill. I have a strong grasp on where we need to go from here, and our team and players remain committed to the greater FlyQuest cause of Showcasing Greatness,” said Choi.

![michael](/uploads/20220611_michael_choi_0188_1.jpg "michael")

As CEO, Choi will lead both the expansion and success of the competitive League of Legends FlyQuest team, as well as the professional Super Smash Melee players that compete under the FlyQuest banner. With partnerships like Mastercard and the TreeQuest x Priceless Planet Coalition, Choi and FlyQuest renew their dedication to sustainability and eco-friendly pursuits, as well as the commitment to creating a healthy and inclusive environment for gamers and esports fans.

“At FlyQuest, we pride ourselves on pushing the boundaries of what an esports team can be,” Ryan Edens, FlyQuest President, said. “As we move forward, the organization we’ve built will continue to focus on its core beliefs to Showcase Greatness and that greatness exists within everyone. We're looking forward to the future under Michael’s leadership and his dedication to expanding the brand with his continued support for our FlyQuest fans and players."

FlyQuest announces New CEO

We are excited to share our new announcement for the **2022 LCS Spring Split Playoffs**!

So many people doubted the forces of good and rated us as a 9th or 10th place team. I think it’s safe to say that we proved the doubters wrong - we are now getting ready to make our Playoffs run and earn our first LCS title!

Along the way, we also had another successful charitable campaign, this time partnering with **Mastercard** for the **TreeQuest x Priceless Planet Coalition** initiative. Through this initiative, we have managed to already plant over **4,000** trees just this split - but we aren’t done yet!

For the Playoffs, we will be **DOUBLING** the number of trees planted. That means **2 trees** planted for each takedown, **20 trees** planted for each Ocean Drake taken by **ANY** team, and **200 trees** for every **\#FLYWIN**!

![treequest](/uploads/2022_03_25_fq_spring_treequest_playoffs_announcement_1.png "treequest")

And as a bonus to our Academy team who went far in their own tournament - we will be retroactively **DOUBLING** all the trees that they planted during Proving Grounds! We are so proud of you!

But that’s not all - our new **2022 Spring Playoffs Jersey** is **NOW AVAILABLE** in store! You can find it at [shop.flyquest.gg](http://shop.flyquest.gg/).

Inspired by cherry blossoms and Japanese aesthetics, these origami themed jerseys are a way for us to pay homage to trees - in both their beauty in nature and their utility as paper.

Follow us [@FlyQuest](http://twitter.com/flyquest) on all social platforms for more exciting updates, and please cheer for our LCS team and to make **TreeQuest** our best quest yet!

As always, thank you for your support - you’re much appreciated, and let’s **\#ShowcaseGreatness** together!

LCS Spring 2022

TreeQuest Playoffs Edition

Today we are excited to share that the OG “Go Green” Initiative: **TreeQuest** is returning for Spring Split and will be better than ever as we join forces with Mastercard to launch the **TreeQuest x Priceless Planet Coalition**!

Initially unveiled for Spring Split 2020, TreeQuest was the first initiative we launched in our efforts to effect real change for our planet. Through TreeQuest donations, our efforts led to the planting over 12,000 trees, demonstrating the power of the esports community to showcase greatness.

This passion for making a positive impact on our planet is one that the Priceless Planet Coalition deeply understands, and why we’re thrilled to be bringing our efforts together. Created by Mastercard, the Priceless Planet Coalition aims to restore 100 million trees over five years, regrowing forests in geographies that represent the greatest global need and potential for climate impact – together with its restoration partners, Conservation International and the World Resources Institute.

![](/uploads/2022_01_19_fq_spring_treequest_graphic_announcement_vfinal.png)

Through the **TreeQuest x Priceless Planet Coalition** campaign, FlyQuest and Mastercard will make a donation to plant one tree ($2 each) for each in-game takedown by a FlyQuest player, 10 trees for each Ocean Drake taken by any LCS or Academy team, and 100 trees for every #FLYWIN during the 2022 LCS and Academy Spring Splits. All donations will go to Conservation International in support of the Priceless Planet Coalition’s mission to restore 100 million trees.
Thanks to our LCS and Academy teams in their first few weeks of play, we are already at a total number of **1,280** trees planted! Our hope is to beat our previous record and make an even bigger impact on our planet!

We couldn’t have made it to this point without your amazing response to TreeQuest the first time around, and we’re glad to have another chance to plant some more trees by partnering with Mastercard.

Follow us [@FlyQuest](twitter.com/flyquest) on social platforms for more exciting updates as the season unfolds. As always, you’re much appreciated and let’s #ShowcaseGreatness together!

TreeQuest x Priceless Planet Coalition

TreeQuest Returns

Today, we are excited to announce Mastercard as the Official Financial Services Partner of our League of
Legends teams. As a proud partner, Mastercard will be showcased on all FlyQuest League of
Legends jerseys throughout the 2022 LCS Season.

From becoming the first-ever global sponsor of League of Legends in 2018 to bringing fans the
Play of the Week, Mastercard has become a name synonymous with the top League of
Legends talent around the globe. Previously, former FlyQuest player Eric “Licorice” Ritchie and
current player Brandon Joel “Josedeodo” Villegas also hosted a couple of Mastercard’s
#PricelessExperience League of Legends classes.

“We have always been committed to ensuring that any partner that joins the FlyQuest family
must match our values, which is why I’m so thrilled FlyQuest is partnering with Mastercard,” said
FlyQuest CEO Tricia Sugita. “Together, FlyQuest and Mastercard will be bringing a synergistic
partnership that emphasizes our shared values.”

With the return of the LCS just around the corner, FlyQuest and Mastercard look forward to
making an impact and bringing the fans more exciting updates throughout the year.

**About FlyQuest**
Founded in 2017, FlyQuest is an esports organization and franchisee of the North American
League Championship Series. FlyQuest strives to showcase greatness within the game and
through its “Go Green” Initiatives, which tie competitive success to environmental impact. These
initiatives have impacted environmentally focused organizations committed to planting trees,
coral reef conservation, bee conservation, and solar energy awareness.

FlyQuest believes greatness already exists within everyone, and in 2021 cultivated positive
mental health with MeQuest, an initiative designed for anyone to actively participate in building
healthy habits. Competitively, FlyQuest finished 2nd in the 2020 LCS Season and represented
the North American region at the 2020 World Championships.

Follow them on Twitter [@FlyQuest](twitter.com/flyquest) to keep up with the latest news.

**About Mastercard (NYSE: MA)**
Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect
and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making
transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships
and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments
and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture
and everything we do inside and outside of our company. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless
possibilities for all.

Follow them on Twitter [@Mastercard](twitter.com/mastercard) and [@MastercardNews](twitter.com/mastercardnews), and learn more about their restoration efforts [@PricelessPlanet](twitter.com/pricelessplanet).

FlyQuest Welcomes Mastercard as its Official Financial Services Partner for the 2022 LCS Season

FlyQuest and Mastercard Partnership

Today, FlyQuest welcomes John “KoDoRiN” Ko to the #FlyFam as the latest addition to our team! 

KoDoRiN is one of the top Marth players in the Super Smash Brothers Melee competitive scene. While he’s been playing Melee for a while, he only truly erupted on the competitive scene during the pandemic, and recently came away with an impressive 3rd-place finish at last month’s Mainstage 2021. The 22-year-old rising star will join us as we strive to showcase greatness together on a new stage and arena.

KoDoRiN will represent the FlyQuest brand competing at one of the most hype Melee events of the year, Smash Summit 12, from December 9-12, 2021. 

KoDoRiN exudes FlyQuest’s ethos of thoughtfulness and generosity as he loves to share his knowledge through coaching sessions and educational content.  We’re excited to partner with KoDoRiN as he aspires to be one of the best Smash Melee players in the world.

While this is just the start, we’ll be announcing some very cool Quests and projects that we plan to launch with him very soon. Stay tuned!

**\
You can follow KoDoRiN on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/c/kodorin), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/KoDoRiNSSB), and [Twitch](https://www.twitch.tv/kodorin1), and check out our official announcement video below with more information!**

Our first entry into Smash

KoDoRiN joins FlyQuest

Since launching our Go Green Initiative in 2020, we have made an impact by planting trees and raising money for vital causes such as the protection of our oceans, the preservation of bees, and accelerating the shift to renewable energy. Although we are tremendously proud of what we’ve achieved these past two years, and can’t wait to share what we have in store for 2022, we also wanted to commit to doing more in the meantime, which is why we’re celebrating National Recycling Day (November 15) by announcing our BIG shift to environmentally-conscious and eco-friendly apparel!

Although rarely at the forefront of discussions about climate impact, the clothing industry collects a steep toll on the environment. Recent research indicates that it takes [10,000 liters of water to create a single kilogram of cotton](https://www.commonobjective.co/article/the-issues-water). In everyday terms,[ a cotton t-shirt that’s in your closet or drawer likely required around 3,000 liters of water to produce](https://psci.princeton.edu/tips/2020/7/20/the-impact-of-fast-fashion-on-the-environment). The fashion industry also produces greenhouse gases, with recent estimated emissions ranging from [2 to 8 percent of the global total](https://unece.org/forestry/press/un-alliance-aims-put-fashion-path-sustainability). Change can be a challenge, but it has to start somewhere.

Beginning today, all future FlyQuest merchandise will be made from 25% or more recycled and/or sustainable materials.In addition to making these changes, we are also launching our new website ([www.flyquest.gg](http://www.flyquest.gg)) and releasing the exclusive **[Midori Hoodie](https://flyquest.whatsneu.gg/)**, made of 60% recycled cotton and 40% post-consumer polyester, making it **100% recycled**! Plus, all purchases including the Midori Hoodie will get a 15% discount on other [Eco Collection](https://flyquest.whatsneu.gg/collections/eco-collection) items that are in the cart at checkout!

Finally, we will be actively phasing out our non-eco-friendly merchandise by the end of the year, so make sure you grab your favorite items before they’re gone for good!

We want to thank the incredible FlyQuest community for supporting our initiatives and for embracing our goals. The enthusiasm you have shown has empowered us to keep finding new ways to keep our planet in mind and to continue to Showcase Greatness.

FlyQuest commits to more sustainable and eco-friendly merch

Our Merch Commitment

Behind The "Go Green" Jersey Design

January 25, 2020

Behind the “GO GREEN” jersey design

Although our LCS season came to a disappointing end, our Academy team is still going strong! They finished 1st place in the regular season, and will be heading into playoffs starting this week. Developing North American talent has always been very important to us, and we hope to prove that FlyQuest is the best in doing so.

With that, we are excited to share with you our final quest of the year - SunsetQuest.

![](/uploads/2021_08_05_fq_sunsetquest_graphic_announcement.png "SunsetQuest")

SunsetQuest will build on what we accomplished with SunnyQuest, but DOUBLED! That means $2 per kill, $20 per Ocean Drake, and $200 per #FLYWIN. So far, we have accumulated a total contribution of $7,268 for the American Solar Energy Society (ASES).

But that's not all - if we win Academy Playoffs, we're adding in another $2,500. And if we win Proving Grounds, we're contributing an additional $2,500. That means if all goes well, this could be our most successful Quest to date!

Thank you to all the fans who have supported us so far, and please continue to support our Academy team as they work towards not just 1, but 2 championships!



\#ShowcaseGreatness

Our final Quest of the year - SunsetQuest

Check it out

Light the bonfires.

SunsetQuest

August 10, 2021

Since we launched our Go Green initiative in January 2020, we’ve broken new ground in esports by integrating environmental cause-related initiatives into our League of Legends competitions, applying real action to help our planet in its time of need. We’ve planted 10,000 trees with One Tree Planted, protected coral reefs with the Coral Reef Alliance, and saved the bees with The Bee Conservancy.

We are now excited to announce our newest iteration for the upcoming Summer Split: SunnyQuest!

![SunnyQuest summary](/uploads/2021_05_13_fq_sunnyquest_graphic_announcement.png)

This season, we’re focusing our attention and contributions on climate change, an incredibly dangerous threat to our planet. SunnyQuest will support [the American Solar Energy Society](https://ases.org/), an organization that focuses on accelerating the shift to renewable energy to decrease carbon emissions across the US. Like previous quests, our contributions toward the ASES will be based on the in-game performances of our LCS and Academy teams 

SunnyQuest merch will be eco-friendly too —  the entire collection is made of at least 25% recycled materials! We’re donating a percentage of proceeds from this split’s merch sales to the ASES, so if you'd like to make a contribution, check out our new FlyQuest gear, available soon on [shop.flyquest.gg](https://shop.flyquest.gg/).

Stay tuned for more exciting updates this summer. We hope all of you will join us on our SunnyQuest! Now let’s cheer on our LCS and Academy teams as we Showcase Greatness together!

Shining a light on solar.

SunnyQuest

May 28, 2021

Today, we've got big news to share with all of you. We’re super excited to unveil the new FlyQuest logo and a fresh new visual look for our brand.

FlyQuest has come a long way since it was founded in 2017 — and it was about time that our brand caught up. We think the people and passions that make up FlyQuest are unique, but we haven’t always been confident and ready to express publicly what separates us from the pack.

With the launch of our Go Green initiative last year, we began the hard work of defining ourselves on our own terms. We started with our vision: to Showcase Greatness, our company-wide philosophy that is the root of everything we do. We put in a lot of effort raising awareness and stirring real action for the environment with TreeQuest, SeaQuest, WorldQuest, and BeeQuest. 

But even as we committed ourselves to supporting nature, our visual aesthetic lagged behind. Now, ahead of the LCS Summer Split, it’s time to change things up, complete the rebrand we started in 2020, and reinforce our direction for the future. 

**Please welcome the new FlyQuest!**

![FlyQuest Banner](/uploads/flyquest-theme.png)

![FlyQuest Full Logo](/uploads/2021_fq_logo-duo_text.png)

![FlyQuest Green Logo](/uploads/2021_fq_logo-green_icon.png)

A lot of thought and care went into the new design by artist [Clara Nguyen](http://www.claranguyen.net), who says: "The typeface League Spartan is customized with rounded edges to reflect a sense of boldness, adventure, and welcomeness. The leaf drawn within the negative space of the 'Q' in Quest paired with an emerald green symbolizes the organization's many environmental campaigns."

Our primary team colors are now white and emerald green — we changed the shade of green to be more vibrant and inviting, while keeping ties to our Midwestern roots.

We're thankful for all of our fans who have supported us throughout our journey, and if you're just joining us — welcome! In the next few weeks, we'll be announcing refreshes to all of our merch (and **unveiling our Summer Split quest on Friday**!) so you can proudly support FlyQuest. Be sure to follow us on social media to get the latest updates!

A breath of fresh air.

The New FlyQuest!

May 25, 2021

Hi guys, 

Like many of you this past year, we’ve struggled with maintaining strong mental health. It’s hard to Showcase Greatness when your perspective is skewed by negativity and fear. So as our lives slowly regain a semblance of normalcy, we want to send out positive vibes and arm everyone with the tools they need to improve their mental wellness. We’ve gotten the ball rolling with CEO Tricia Sugita’s “[Just Happy](https://twitter.com/FlyQuest/status/1374104532033110024)” video series, but it’s time to do even more.

In that spirit, we’re excited to kickoff our first ever sidequest: **MeQuest!** Starting today, FlyQuest and **Voyboy** are putting together a weekly action plan that focuses on recuperation, rebuilding healthy habits and rededicating ourselves to the positive mental health we all need to thrive in our daily lives. Unlike our previous quests — which were based on our LCS and Academy performance — we’ve designed MeQuest so that everyone can participate! 

**TL;DR:** MeQuest is a set of tasks we can all do to help improve our mental health. We’ve organized these tasks into seven distinct categories — Comfort, Gratitude, Hobby, Mental, Organization, People and Physical. Every Friday, all MeQuest participants will commit to one task each within three of the seven categories for the following week. 

We’re so happy to have **Voyboy** lead our MeQuest efforts. Voyboy has been a tireless advocate for mental health awareness, and he was a major voice in bringing MeQuest to life. All FlyQuest players, coaches and staff will be completing their own MeQuests alongside VoyBoy, and we’ll regularly post updates all over social media using the hashtag #MeQuest. 

Throughout MeQuest, fellow community questers can enter for a drawing to win a cool secret prize! To become eligible, post your MeQuest plan on the weekly Friday tweet from FlyQuest using the hashtag #MeQuest. Each Friday post (maximum seven) counts as one entry — one raffle ticket, you could say — into a prize drawing that will take place one week after MeQuest Phase 1 concludes on Friday, May 14th. Oh, and don’t forget to follow [@FlyQuest](https://twitter.com/FlyQuest) and [@Voyboy](https://twitter.com/Voyboy) on Twitter! 

We know mental health looks different for everyone. For some it may be going on a walk, or it may be taking a few minutes to meditate and reflect each day. To help pick out synergistic tasks, we granted special names to certain combinations of categories: 

* HEALTH - Gratitude / Mental / Physical
* PEACE - Organization / Comfort / Mental 
* SUCCESS - Hobby / Physical / Organization 
* LOVE - Comfort / People / Gratitude 
* PREPARATION - People / Hobby / Mental

Join us and Voyboy by showcasing greatness with your personal MeQuest and good luck!

![MeQuest](/uploads/2021_03_22_fq_mequest_general_overall.png)

Let’s take a moment for you.

MeQuest

March 26, 2021

BeeQuest Video

Hi everyone,

Last year, FlyQuest embarked upon a series of quests as part of our #GoGreen initiative. We planted trees with TreeQuest, preserved coral reefs with SeaQuest, and helped plenty of wild turtles along the way. Now, we’re jumping from the seas to save the bees with our latest initiative **\#BeeQuest**. 

Bees play an essential role in the planet’s ecosystems. They pollinate a vast array of crops, directly fuel one-third of the world’s food production, and promote biodiversity through environmental protection wherever they buzz. But their population is in sharp decline, with 1 in 4 North American bee species at risk of extinction. The bees need our help!

So for Spring Split 2021, we’re going to Showcase Greatness with **BeeQuest** and challenge ourselves and our fans and friends to make a difference. Like previous quests, our wins on Summoner’s Rift will translate directly into donation dollars - this time to **The Bee Conservancy**, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting bees and their habitats. We’re super excited to support their efforts around hive-building, education, and the pursuit of environmental and social justice. For more information, you can visit them at thebeeconservancy.org.

During BeeQuest, we will make a donation to The Bee Conservancy for each FlyQuest win in LCS or Academy and for every FlyQuest kill during a match. Additionally, we will donate when an Ocean Drake is secured by ANY LCS or Academy team. How can the bees thrive without the plants and bushes created by Ocean Drakes?  

You’ll be able to follow along here and via our social media as we chart our progress and pass along some tips and facts about the difference you’re helping us make in our natural world.

![BeeQuest summary](/uploads/beequest-content.jpeg)

But BeeQuest extends beyond simple donations. Throughout Spring Split, we’ll be raising awareness through more fun activities and media, including the debut of our new BeeQuest webtoon! The story follows the continuing adventures of Midori and the #FlyFriends. Check it out!

Thanks to The Bee Conservancy and all of our fans for their beeautiful support. Please look forward to more exciting news about BeeQuest in the coming weeks, and cheer on our LCS and Academy teams as they strive for competitive greatness!

![BeeQuest Midori Icon](/uploads/beequest-midori-icon.jpeg)

***[MIDORI CHAPTER 1](https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/midori-save-the-bees/hide-and-seek/viewer?title_no=604688&episode_no=1)***

We’re jumping from the seas to save the bees with our latest initiative #BeeQuest.

BeeQuest

February 26, 2021

Hi guys!

Saving the bees is a big, complex task that could use the help of a boy genius. Luckily, we know a guy. 

That’s right: Today, we’re welcoming Joedat "Voyboy" Esfahani into the #FlyFam as a streamer under the FlyQuest banner! Together, we’ll showcase greatness this year through a variety of fun activities and a special summer quest. 

We’ve wanted to work with Voyboy for a long time. He’s a pillar of the streaming community and passionate about raising awareness around social issues (such as mental health). In Voyboy, we found a kindred spirit, someone who embodies the FlyQuest values of positivity, thoughtfulness, and generosity. 

For more information, here’s our official announcement video (with a special cameo from our CEO!). As always, you can catch Voyboy’s streams at [twitch.tv/voyboy](http://twitch.tv/voyboy).

Saving the bees is a big, complex task that could use the help of a boy genius. Luckily, we know a guy. 

Voyboy joins the FlyFam!

February 16, 2021

*February 3, 2021*

¡Hola! 

Con la primera semana de la LCS acercándose, queremos compartir una noticia increíble con nuestros fans de habla hispana. 

Este viernes comenzará la LCS con el encuentro entre Flyquest y TSM, y estamos orgullosos de presentar un co-stream de la LCS en español para toda la temporada regular y eliminatorias del 2021. Este stream cubrirá cada partido de la LCS (no solo los juegos de Flyquest) y contará con la participación de algunos de los rostros más populares de América, incluyendo: 

* Conductora [Hannah “Cherrigan” Wotton](https://twitter.com/Cherrigan)
* Play by Play Casters [Abdiel Tyrone](https://www.instagram.com/tyronelvp/?hl=en), [Felipe “Timber” Montoya](https://twitter.com/LTL_Timber) y [Juliana “Lenore” Ardila](https://twitter.com/Lenorune)
* Color Casters [Gaston 'Nerakk' Camelino](https://twitter.com/imnerakk) y [Carlos “DCStar” Mendez](https://twitter.com/LoLDCStar)

Algo que queremos conseguir este año con Flyquest es crear una relación más profunda con nuestra base de fanáticos de habla hispana. Amamos los memes y el cariño por nuestro nuevo jungla Josedeodo y queremos que este co-stream ayude a compartir algo de ese amor con nuestra siempre creciente FlyFam. 

Ven a apoyar a Josedeodo, Newbie y el resto de la LCS durante el co-stream en [twitch.tv/flyquest](https://www.twitch.tv/flyquest)! Durante el año podrás encontrar apariciones de otros jugadores de LATAM, talento en cámara y analistas. ¡Vamos! 

\#ShowcaseGreatness

Hi everyone! 

With Week 1 of the LCS fast approaching, we wanted to share with you an awesome offering for all our new Spanish-speaking fans. 

Starting with Friday’s LCS season opener between FlyQuest and TSM, we’re proud to present a Spanish-language LCS co-stream for the entire 2021 regular season and playoffs. This stream will cover every LCS match (not just FlyQuest games) and feature some of Latin America’s most popular broadcasters, including:

* Host [Hannah “Cherrigan” Wotton](https://twitter.com/Cherrigan)
* PBP Casters [Abdiel Tyrone](https://www.instagram.com/tyronelvp/?hl=en), [Felipe “Timber” Montoya](https://twitter.com/LTL_Timber) and [Juliana “Lenore” Ardila](https://twitter.com/Lenorune)
* Color Casters [Gaston 'Nerakk' Camelino](https://twitter.com/imnerakk) and [Carlos “DCStar” Mendez](https://twitter.com/LoLDCStar)

Building a deeper relationship with our Spanish-speaking fanbase is one of the ways FlyQuest is choosing to showcase greatness this year. We’ve loved the outpouring of memes and affection for our new jungler Josedeodo, and we want this co-stream to help share some of that love among our ever-growing FlyFam. \
So come cheer on Josedeodo, Newbie and the rest of the LCS during the co-stream on [twitch.tv/flyquest](https://www.twitch.tv/flyquest)! Along the way, you can expect plenty of cameo appearances from other LATAM players, on-air talent and analysts as the year progresses. ¡Vamos!

FlyQuest Presents: LCS En Vivo -  A Spanish-Language LCS Co-Stream

LCS En Vivo

February 3, 2021

Hello everyone!

Today, we are very excited to share the second half of our Go Green initiative for 2020, **SeaQuest**!

\#GoGreen, #GoMarine

Our Go Green Initiative was started as a means for all of us to Showcase the Greatness already within us together. As our CEO, Tricia Sugita, says, “We believe everyone has the ability to effect real change for our planet, and we want to facilitate ways for us to address important environmental issues together.”

Thanks to our players, some friends, and all of you, we were able to plant 10,000 trees during our Spring Split initiative, TreeQuest! For this Summer Split’s **SeaQuest**, we’re switching things up a bit. As the seasons change, so do we. From green to marine, from trees to the seas, and from floral to coral.

We will be helping to replenish the oceans’ dwindling coral reefs, by donating to the Coral Reef Alliance, one of the biggest coral reef foundations in the world. So much of our planet’s life depends on coral reefs, so we are making it our mission this split to help protect them. Please visit their website at [www.coral.org](http://www.coral.org) to learn more!

We will be donating for every FlyQuest LCS and Academy victory this Summer Split. We will also be donating each time a FlyQuest player gets a kill during a match, regardless of win/loss. Finally, we will be donating every time ANY team takes an Ocean Drake during an LCS or Academy match. Once again, the Ocean Drake affects the real world!

**SeaQuest** doesn’t just end there. The Coral Reef Alliance will deem those who have donated a total of $10,000 or more as “**Champions of the Reef**.” With this title, we will be able to actually go out and see some of these coral reefs, and show all of you the impact that we will be making together. The journey starts today so stay tuned!

Additionally, we will be focusing on another very important need: plastic reduction. Plastic waste in our oceans is a huge problem, and we want to help out not only through awareness, but to also go out there and actually Save the WildTurtles! We will be bringing some exciting campaigns around Saving the WildTurtles, including beach activations (if permitted), educational video content, and donation drives.

We’d like to thank all of you for your support, and please look forward to all of the exciting news regarding the rest of our Go Green, Go Marine plan!

![SeaQuest graphic](/uploads/2020_06_05_fq_seaquest_graphic_announcement.jpeg)

Summer 2020 Split #GoGreen Campaign - SeaQuest!

SeaQuest

June 9, 2020

Everything we do at FlyQuest, we do with one goal in mind: to Showcase Greatness. This year, we are launching our new initiative: GO GREEN. It represents our commitment to life, growth, and the environment. We are taking steps not only to protect our planet, but also to allow ourselves to be inspired by its beauty and grace. With this in mind, our new design direction was born. 

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GO GREEN is personified in our aesthetic. Green is our primary color, and it permeates our designs focused around nature. Nature represents beauty, growth, and strength. It represents perseverance even in the harshest of conditions. It is a reminder that there is elegance in rising to a challenge. We hope to showcase nature’s greatness in our designs, and in our new jerseys. We chose the wood violet, the official state flower of Wisconsin, to accentuate our ties to the Midwest and the Milwaukee Bucks.

![](/uploads/2020_01_10_fq_jersey_general_announcement_v3.jpeg)

2020 is a big year for us. As we grow, we have surrounded ourselves with people who work hard, believe in themselves and, most importantly, really care. We will continue to showcase the greatness of green throughout the year, and we look forward to sharing many more exciting designs to come.

![TreeQuest header](/uploads/2020_03_30_fq_super_treequest_graphic_vfinal.jpeg)

### TreeQuest Total Trees Planted:

**8,440**

**We are introducing SUPER TREEQUEST for playoffs!**

**SUPER TREEQUEST will double the amount of trees we are planting during Playoff matches, and will include a commitment to plant an additional 10,000 trees should we win the 2020 LCS Spring Finals.**

**The trees planted for SUPER TREEQUEST will be based on a number of criteria during each of FlyQuest’s Playoff games. We will be planting 200 trees each time FlyQuest wins a game during the Playoffs, 2 trees each time a FlyQuest player gets a kill during a match, and 20 trees every time ANY team takes an Ocean Drake during an LCS Playoff match.**

More details on TreeQuest:

Hello everyone!

We are very excited to share with you our first major step in FlyQuest’s Go Green Initiative for 2020!

Our **Go Green Initiative** was started as a means for all of us to Showcase the Greatness already within us together. As our CEO, Tricia Sugita, said, “We believe everyone has the ability to effect real change for our planet, and we want to facilitate ways for us to address important environmental issues together.”

So for every **\*FlyQuest LCS and Academy victory this Spring**, we will be planting 100 trees*! We call this “**TreeQuest**,” and you can expect to see a live “**TreeCounter**” on our website, soon. But TreeQuest doesn’t end there.* We will also be planting 1 tree each time a FlyQuest player gets a kill during a match*, regardless of win/loss. Finally,* we will also be planting 10 trees every time a team takes an Ocean Drake during an LCS or Academy match*. The Ocean Drake affects the real world!

You might have noticed we didn’t specify that last one having to be a FlyQuest match. That’s because we will be **planting 10 trees per Ocean Drake regardless of the teams playing**. We are all here to Showcase Greatness together, and we believe that this is a great way for us to show gratitude for the players working hard to make Summoner’s Rift a greener place.

At the end of each week of the Spring Split, we will be donating to the **OneTreePlanted Organization** (<https://onetreeplanted.org/>) according to the TreeCounter. However, we will be taking a more hands-on approach with planting trees on **Earth Day** (April 22, 2020), so stay tuned!

We’d like to thank all of you for your support, and please look forward to all of the exciting news regarding the rest of our Go Green plan!

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Effecting Change This Spring With "TreeQuest" Campaign

TreeQuest

Tricia “[megumixbear](https://twitter.com/megumixbear)” Sugita, new Chief Executive Officer with over a decade of esports experience, brings FlyQuest’s vision to life with a new facility and a dedication to showcasing greatness by launching the FlyQuest Go Green initiative.

**FLYQUEST ANNOUNCES NEW CEO, FACILITY AND GO GREEN INITIATIVE FOR 2020**

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LOS ANGELES, January 22nd  - In a move signaling its dedication to showcasing greatness, FlyQuest announced today that Tricia Sugita has been appointed as CEO. Sugita is an industry veteran who has influenced & transformed FlyQuest’s culture and direction since joining the organization in January 2018. 

“There is no one more qualified and deserving to lead FlyQuest than Tricia,” said Ryan Edens who will transition to FlyQuest’s President with the move. “Under Tricia’s leadership, FlyQuest has united under one vision. We founded FlyQuest in 2017 as a platform to showcase the greatness that already exists in everyone. Tricia has been the living embodiment of that vision.”

As CEO, Sugita will be responsible for bringing FlyQuest’s brand of Showcase Greatness to life; previously, she led FlyQuest initiatives in supporting women, students, and refugees.

“I am honored and grateful to be the CEO of this organization that I care deeply about,” said Sugita. “The heart of FlyQuest is ‘greatness,’ and it drives everything we do. We’ve done a great job bringing in the right people and creating a culture that celebrates greatness. As CEO, my priority is to share our vision so everyone knows that what we do has purpose and ties back to our vision: Showcase Greatness. We want to inspire and attract people who pursue greatness and support others who do the same.”

**SHOWCASING GREATNESS THROUGH FLYQUEST’S GO GREEN INITIATIVE**

“As CEO, I have the invaluable privilege of executing my vision. To kick off 2020, we are launching our first initiative - **Go Green**. We believe everyone has the ability to affect real change for our planet, and we want to facilitate ways for us to address important environmental issues together.”

Green, as a color, symbolizes so much of what is important to us. It represents life, nature, growth, harmony, and the environment. Fans can expect FlyQuest to “Go Green” in every aspect of our organization including our community activations, jersey design, and campaigns. Notably, we will be raising money to plant trees and planting a lot ourselves, as well, and enacting our mission to “Save the Wild Turtles.”

**PLANTING ROOTS IN A NEW FACILITY, THE GREENHOUSE**

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“We’re excited to announce our new facility, aptly named ‘The Greenhouse,’” said Sugita. “The Greenhouse will change the way we play, practice, and grow as an organization. FlyQuest is committed to equipping our team with the resources they need to Showcase Greatness in competition and in life.”

With over 7,000 square feet of dedicated space, The Greenhouse includes everything from practice rooms for both LCS and Academy teams, coaching/review rooms, and content studios, to open workspaces, conference rooms, rec rooms, and more. The literal green-colored Greenhouse represents FlyQuest’s commitment to showcasing the greatness of green.

The Greenhouse also allows for daily interaction between the players and the business staff. “Players feel more involved with what we're trying to create together, as they can really see how much we care about what we do” said Sugita. “It’s early, but we are already seeing the positive effects on not just the players, but the business staff, too, of truly being united under one vision, one goal. They want to be here, they want to work hard, and they want to win.”

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FlyQuest announces new CEO, Facility and GO GREEN initiative for 2020

January 22, 2020

LOS ANGELES - May 28, 2019 - FlyQuest, a value-driven esports organization owned by Fortress Investment Group co-founder and Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Wes Edens, announced today that teaRIOT, a fast-growing positive-energy tea brand, will join the team as the first-ever Official Energy Drink of FlyQuest. This multi-year deal, which includes branding, live events and content integration, reinforces FlyQuest commitment to being a platform to help others.

“At FlyQuest, we know great partnerships stem from aligned values,” said Ryan Edens, CEO of FlyQuest. “We are excited to find a partner in teaRIOT whose values of positivity and showcasing greatness align with our own. We believe that this partnership will benefit not only our fans, but our own players and staff by providing a healthier, alternative source to traditional energy drinks.”

teaRIOT will join FlyQuest on this journey through an array of digital and live event activations, including the FlyQuest college Esports Career Workshops, a career panel and networking fair event aimed at introducing college students to new esports careers and companies working in the esports industry. FlyQuest Career Workshops will be hosted on college campuses throughout the United States with the first one taking place last week at [UC Irvine](https://twitter.com/FlyQuest/status/1131770388105519105), which saw over 400 attendees and 67,000 unique viewers on Twitch.

Both FlyQuest and teaRIOT share the vision of bringing good to the world, and see the value in the many forms that takes. teaRIOT, which is available nationally at Whole Foods Markets and online at Amazon and teaRIOT.com, knows the value in bringing gamers an alternative option.

“We are thrilled to partner with FlyQuest to fuel player performance and well-being with a better energy alternative to traditional energy drinks containing questionable ingredients,” said Laura co-founder of teaRIOT. “teaRIOT is a perfect match for esports. Each bottle offers 100% plant-based energy with no added sugar powered by tea’s combination of natural caffeine and 100mg of L-theanine, an amino acid in tea, that helps sustain energy as well as boost cognitive performance and focus which is vital to game play.”

## **About FlyQuest**

FlyQuest was established in January of 2017 and has since been a staple in the esports community.  Striving to develop a world-class franchise, it became known for its winning culture, talented players, loyal fan base and innovative business practices that have been at the forefront of its philosophy. FlyQuest is committed to help grow esports globally and bring innovative partnerships, sponsorships and fan engagement practices to the industry.

FlyQuest currently operates teams across two different esports titles: League of Legends and Fortnite. FlyQuest has recently become a permanent partner of the LCS. To learn more about FlyQuest, please visit <https://flyquest.gg> or on Twitter at [@flyquest](http://twitter.com/flyquest).

## **About teaRIOT**

Born in Venice Beach, Calif., teaRIOT is a fast growing positive-energy brand offering 100% plant-powered energy from tea and botanicals with no added sugar. teaRIOT provides better energy than traditional energy drinks and coffee. Each bottle contains a combination of naturally occurring caffeine and 100mg of L-theanine, an amino acid found in tea that enhances mental performance and prolongs energy levels, to fuel personal performance. With no jitters, no crash and hardworking, simple ingredients you know; teaRIOT is nature’s positive energy drink that keeps you going, powers your workout; keeps you focused while studying, gaming or working and is a refreshing sidekick to any meal. teaRIOT is available nationally at Whole Foods Market, select Target stores and independent natural markets, as well as online at Amazon.com and teaRiot.com. For more information, visit [http://teaRiot.com](http://teariot.com) or Instagram [@teaRIOT](http://instagram.com/teariot)

Flyquest Announces Teariot As Official Energy Drink Of The Team

May 28, 2019

LOS ANGELES - May 21, 2019 - FlyQuest, a value-driven esports organization owned by Fortress Investment Group co-founder and Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Wes Edens, unveiled today its first line of clothing for women in esports, the FlyQuest Women’s Flightwear.

“We are truly excited to unveil our very first line of women’s merch,” said Tricia Sugita, COO of FlyQuest. “We started this project last year because we wanted to give more choices to women in esports. Every piece in this line has been designed from the ground up by the women of FlyQuest for women who want to feel comfortable and confident in what they wear to express themselves.”

FlyQuest Women’s Flightwear, which features a sports bra, leggings, crop hoodie, lounge shorts, baseball tee and crop top, will go on sale May 24th at 12PM with 50% of all net profits going to support Women for Women International, an international non-profit organization supporting women in conflict affected regions with social and economic empowerment education and life, business and vocational skills.

As part of their partnership with Women for Women International, FlyQuest will support 5 women in a yearlong training program that focuses on vocational and business skills training, rights awareness, health education, and additional emotional and social support.

“It is part of who we are as an organization to be a platform to help others,” said Sugita. “We believe wholeheartedly with Women for Women International’s mission to empower women and it is an honor to work with a partner bringing education and opportunities to women survivors of war and conflict.”

To learn more about Women for Women International, visit [https://www.womenforwomen.org](https://www.womenforwomen.org/)

The FlyQuest Women’s Flightwear will be available on May 24th at <http://shop.flyquest.gg>.

**About FlyQuest** 

FlyQuest was established in January of 2017 and has since been a staple in the esports community.  Striving to develop a world-class franchise, it became known for its winning culture, talented players, loyal fan base and innovative business practices that have been at the forefront of its philosophy. FlyQuest is committed to help grow esports globally and bring innovative partnerships, sponsorships and fan engagement practices to the industry.

FlyQuest currently operates teams across two different esports titles: League of Legends and Fortnite. FlyQuest has recently become a permanent partner of the LCS.

**About Women for Women International**

Since 1993, Women for Women International has helped nearly 500,000 marginalized women in countries affected by war and conflict. We serve women in Afghanistan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kosovo, Nigeria, Rwanda , South Sudan and Iraq,  offering support, tools, and access to life-changing skills to move from crisis and poverty to stability and economic self-sufficiency.

Women in our program increase their ability to earn an income with new skills that are in-demand. They learn about their legal rights, and they become knowledgeable about health and nutrition. The result: stronger, self-sufficient women who are able to create sustainable change for themselves, their families, and their community.

FLYQUEST UNVEILS ITS FIRST LINE OF WOMEN’S MERCH: WOMEN’S FLIGHTWEAR

Kumo

Josedeodo

Toucouille

Johnsun

Aphromoo

Alex "Sharkz" Taranda

Richard "Richard" Su

Joseph "Sygh" Pomroy

#ShowcaseGreatness