AI-driven gaming and technology solutions studio August Interactive has entered into a multi-faceted collaboration with Resurgens Gaming to power its upcoming 2026 entertainment projects, uniting expertise in high-stakes event production with operational security.
August Interactive’s current initiatives include ‘Gamers & Guardians‘, a recurring weekly event hosted online and live-streamed that brings together veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their families for connection through gaming. The year-round program, which provides a space for participants to unwind, is also shaping the development of the Military Esports League, which aims to become a premier military gaming festival.
The alliance aims to leverage the backgrounds of August Interactive’s co-founders to create new gaming experiences. The partnership will utilise the combined resources of Resurgens Gaming’s portfolio, including esports organisation Ghost Gaming, live events and live-stream production company Skillshot Media, and publisher Launchpad, to support August Interactive’s ambitious roadmap. The collaboration brings together Sarah Kneller‘s experience in shaping Dota 2’s The International and Kristin Wood‘s two-decade career in government intelligence at CIA.
Kneller’s work on The International, which helped establish the tournament’s multi-million dollar prize pools and prestige, is paired with Wood’s background in building secure, mission-critical operations. This combination of creative community-building and operational rigour is positioned as a key differentiator for the new venture.
Sarah Kneller, Co-Founder and CXO of August Interactive, stated, “The International taught us that magical moments in gaming happen when community, competition, and storytelling align perfectly. Partnering with Resurgens gives us even more opportunities to create these experiences for more players and fans.”
Jon “JB” Bukosky, Chief Commercial Officer of Resurgens Gaming and Member of the Advisors Board at August Interactive, highlighted the unique nature of the collaboration. “What makes this partnership particularly unique is the synergy between our founders’ backgrounds,” he said. “When you combine Sarah’s deep understanding of what makes gaming communities thrive… with Kristin’s two decades of building secure, mission-critical operations at the CIA, you get something special. Their complementary expertise allows August Interactive to create gaming experiences that are not only engaging but built on a foundation of trust and operational excellence.”
