Erin
Lydon

Former President, Poker Power

Erin's Special Set of Skills

  • DE&I
  • GTM Strategy
  • Balancing Motherhood & Career
  • Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
  • Scaling
  • Fundraising

Erin's Rise

Erin is an experienced C-Suite leader and frequent speaker on gender equity, leadership, and gaming. Her speeches, including her TEDx, inspire audiences to create meaningful and profitable change in their organizations. From 2020-2024, Erin served as President of Poker Power, where she led the company to scale in 40 countries and partnered with more than 250 corporations and higher education institutions. 


After earning her MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern in 1999, Erin began a career in finance on Wall Street. She transitioned to startups in 2012, including a tenure as Strategic Advisor to the management team at Evil Geniuses, a legendary esports organization. Erin was the 2023 recipient of the Global Gaming Women “Women of Inspiration – Woman to Watch” award and is a member of the McKinsey & Co. Midwest Women’s Executive Forum.

Professional Superpower

The persistence to ask for more because “no” doesn’t always mean “never.”

Personal Superpower

Absolute self-belief in her ability to stretch for that which seems out of reach.

What Drives Erin

Building a foundation of strong female leadership in the gaming world.

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One-on-one mentorship sessions

Unlock an exclusive, one-on-one appointment with Erin. During your video session, Erin will be on the line to offer personalized advice, support and guidance designed to help power your business forward. Consider this your phone a friend (with major bonus points).

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  • Duration: 30 minutes
  • Rate: $200

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