Braeden Plein
Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Gosu Academy | Founder, eAthlete Labs
Braeden Plein is a leading voice in the global gaming and education space, dedicated to using games as engines for learning, career development, and national innovation. As Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Gosu Academy, he has helped deliver certified esports and gaming programs to over 25,000 learners across schools, universities, federations, and governments. His work supports major national agendas, including Saudi Arabia’s MCIT, the Saudi Esports Federation, and Dubai’s DPG 2033.
Prior to Gosu, Braeden founded eAthlete Labs, a platform that combines cognitive science with competitive gaming. Its training content has reached millions, equipping players with sports-science strategies to improve performance. An active educator, he lectures at Shenandoah University and has helped develop faculty training and academic programs for leading institutions in the Middle East. He is also a sought-after keynote speaker, with recent appearances at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan and the Dubai GameExpo Summit.
From advising governments on esports strategy to building game-based corporate training that builds leadership and critical thinking, Braeden’s mission is clear: unlock the full potential of games to power the future of education, talent, and innovation.
