Who We Are


Generation is the ultimate, one-stop ‘360 experience’ for clients and stakeholders engaged in global esports and emerging technologies. We work closely with those who need help beginning their journey with the gaming and technology industries as well as those who have been on their journey for many years. From governments to businesses, Generation is the guiding light to enhance and embrace these innovations.

MEET THE EXPERTS

GENERATION WAS FOUNDED IN 2021 BY BILLY LE VOIR-BARRY, KIRK YAMATANI, AND HENRY INES, WHOM COLLECTIVELY HAVE 60+ YEARS OF ENTERPRISE, HIGH TECHNOLOGY, VENTURE, AND ESPORTS & VIDEO GAME CONSULTING EXPERIENCE.
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Billy Le Voir- Barry

President & Chief Visionary Officer
President and Chief Visionary Officer of Generation, Billy Le Voir-Barry is widely considered to be among the top experts globally in esports and video games industry. As CTO of IBM Esports and Video Games, Billy has 15+ years of combined tech consulting, architecture planning, and agile/scrum project management experiences in gaming/esports, healthcare, defense, and other industries. Billy has been sought after to speak at multiple international key notes and high-profile events for Government leaders, family offices and Fortune 500 stakeholders worldwide for his expertise, vision and insights. He has worked extensively with virtually every AAA gaming publisher studio and has a close network across the gaming industry that is second to none.

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Kirk Yamatani

Chief executive officer
CEO of Generation, Kirk showcases 15+ years as a successful entrepreneur, business executive and infectious leader of expert technology teams. For the past 7 years, Kirk led a variety of expert technical teams at IBM, wherein he was responsible for assisting North American Fortune 500 clients with a wide array of technical initiatives and services. Mr. Yamatani’s teams have led hundreds of enterprise clients through positive transformational journeys, using cutting edge technologies such as IBM Cloud, Blockchain, Watson AI (artificial intelligence), Machine Learning, Analytics and Data solutioning. He has received multiple awards for his achievements including IBM’s prestigious People’s Choice Award. Mr. Yamatani is a frequent keynote speaker featured at Family Office events and seminars for his expertise with cutting edge technologies, esports, gamification and transformational leadership. He is also an advisor to a variety of government offices and considered an expert resource for transformative digital strategies.

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Henry Ines

Chief DIgital Officer
A serial entrepreneur and innovator in enterprise blockchain technology solutions, Henry Ines is the co-founder and CEO of Chainparency, an award-winning blockchain data solutions company focused on transparency and accountability in global supply chains. Henry also serves on the Steering Committee for the GoChain Foundation, the developer of the highly scalable, affordable, and environmentally friendly GoChain blockchain network -- a leading blockchain for sustainability projects. He is also the co-founder of Zeromint, a NFT marketplace, and is a blockchain expert resource for organizations globally to include the Asian Productivity Organization. His prior blockchain experiences include multiple senior leadership posts and expert board advisory roles for projects across a variety of industries ranging from healthcare, e-commerce, gaming to agriculture. Henry began his career as a Fortune 500 management consultant before working in corporate finance focusing on sell-side mergers and acquisitions. He later spent a decade as an early-stage tech investor and advisor while working in Silicon Valley and Asia. Henry is a trusted leader, strategist, and problem solver, who is passionate about technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship for global impact. Henry earned an M.B.A. from Duke University Fuqua School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the Pennsylvania State University Smeal College of Business.
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Dianna Brown

PMO Director
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Gogi Randhawa

Lead Designer
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Taylor Palacino

Marketing Director

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