Veteran-Led. Mission-Driven. Built For The Future Of Gaming.
Forerunner Strategies helps organizations use gaming, esports, events, and community-building to create meaningful engagement, support veteran talent, and build stronger partnerships.
Gaming is more than entertainment. It is a connection point.
Forerunner was created to help organizations understand and use gaming as a serious tool for community engagement, workforce development, recruiting, events, and mission-driven partnerships.
We bring together military leadership, esports experience, event execution, and veteran-focused strategy to help partners build programs that are practical, credible, and built to last.
Forerunner brings together:
Military Leadership
Experience operating in mission-focused environments where trust, planning, and execution matter.
Gaming & Esports
Practical understanding of gaming communities, competitive ecosystems, and event experiences.
Veteran Impact
A commitment to creating pathways, visibility, and opportunity for veterans in emerging industries.
Meet the team behind Forerunner.
Forerunner is led by veterans, community builders, and gaming professionals who believe gaming can create meaningful connections, strengthen organizations, and create opportunities for the communities they serve.
Michael Sullivan
Michael Sullivan is a U.S. military leader, community builder, and advocate for the positive impact of gaming and esports. His experience spans workforce development, veteran engagement, strategic partnerships, nonprofit leadership, event execution, and program development.
Zurich Wieser
Zurich "Z" Wieser, a U.S. Air Force Veteran, combines software development experience with years of esports operations leadership. His background includes Air Force Gaming, Rally Cry, and 1v1Me, where he supported league operations, community growth, and large-scale gaming initiatives.
Extended Network
Forerunner works alongside advisors, contractors, event professionals, veteran leaders, and gaming industry partners who bring specialized expertise to support client needs, events, and strategic initiatives.
What guides our work.
Mission First
We begin with purpose. Every event, partnership, and initiative should support a meaningful outcome for the organizations and communities we serve.
People Matter
Gaming is ultimately about people. We focus on building environments where participants feel welcomed, connected, and valued.
Execution Matters
Good ideas are only valuable when they are executed well. We emphasize planning, communication, accountability, and follow-through.
Service Before Self
Our military roots influence how we operate. We prioritize supporting partners, communities, and teammates above personal recognition.
Community Driven
Strong communities create lasting impact. We build programs designed to foster participation, belonging, and long-term engagement.
Build For The Future
We look beyond short-term wins and focus on creating sustainable programs, partnerships, and opportunities that continue to grow over time.
Built on real-world experience across service, gaming, and community.
Forerunner is a young company, but the people behind it bring years of experience leading teams, supporting gaming initiatives, managing communities, coordinating events, and building mission-driven partnerships.
Military Leadership
Experience operating in environments where mission clarity, communication, accountability, and execution matter.
Gaming & Esports Operations
Practical experience supporting leagues, gaming communities, events, activations, and competitive programs.
Community Development
Building programs that connect people around shared purpose, shared interests, and long-term engagement.
Have an idea worth building?
If you're exploring gaming, esports, veteran engagement, or community-driven programming, we’d be glad to help you think through the next step.