# Team The Versus-X game concept dates back to 2022, originally developed under a different company. After the original organization faced operational challenges, a successful acquisition was completed. In 2025 a new management team took over with clear objectives and goals. The transition required a comprehensive restructuring of the project: reorganizing operational spending, rebuilding the technical foundation to meet industry standards, onboarding long-term team members with expertise in their respective fields, and growing an authentic, engaged community from the ground up. What emerged was a leaner, more focused organization with a clear mission: turn a high-potential game concept into a sustainable, scalable business. The new leadership immediately shifted the company into a product-first organization, streamlining procedures, cutting overhead by 85%, and creating a runway for organic growth. Research and development became the central focus, with all efforts directed toward delivering the best possible skill gaming experience. Today, Versus-X is led by a Europe-based leadership team of four, combining decades of experience across software development, game development, finance, and technology management. Together, they bring the operational discipline and technical depth needed to scale a gaming platform from early traction to sustainable growth. **Erik Dattilo, Chief Technology Officer** - With 20+ years in software development, Erik has held roles ranging from Senior Software Engineer to Software Architect to CTO. His experience includes working on well-known titles such as Microsoft Flight Simulator. That track record drives the technical vision behind Versus-X and its ambition to become one of the most innovative platforms in skill gaming. **Andras Harsanyi, Chief Product Officer** - With over 5 years of experience in software development, particularly on the UX teams of cybersecurity and fintech companies, Andras is focused on building Versus-X into a product that fosters competition and provides top-notch entertainment for players of all backgrounds. **Matia Lunardon, Chief Financial Officer** - With 25 years in business advisory and finance management, Matia brings the financial discipline that turns a great product into a success story. His focus is on ensuring that the Versus-X business model remains sustainable and scalable as the platform grows. **Michael Hofbauer, Chief Operating Officer** - With 20+ years in technology management, multiple crypto market cycles under his belt, and a lifelong passion for gaming, Michael recognized early that Versus-X has the ingredients for something bigger. His operational experience ensures the company runs efficiently as it scales. The leadership team is supported by a development team of 9 people, including backend, frontend, and fullstack developers, Unity engineers, and UI/UX designers. This team is responsible for the continued expansion of the game ecosystem, from new game modes and multiplayer features to platform infrastructure and cross-platform compatibility. A compact marketing and community team of 6 rounds out the organization, covering social media, video editing, community management, streaming, and graphic design. Together, the Versus-X team combines technical expertise, financial discipline, and a genuine passion for building amazing digital products. Having already delivered a fully functional product with real traction on a minimal budget, the team is on-track to achieve the project's ambitious goals. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://versus-x.gitbook.io/versus-x/recipe-for-success/team.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.