I started ORTYX because I wanted better gear and believed Canada could build a world-class esports peripheral brand of its own. After years of competing and refining my setup, I spent months testing samples and visiting factories to learn firsthand how the products I use are actually made. That process became a mission to build premium esports gear that real players would actually want to compete with, tested through real gameplay and refined around the details that matter.

I've been competing in VALORANT for over five years, playing against pros and incredibly talented players along the way. Living in Canada, getting the gear I wanted often meant long shipping times, expensive delivery fees, and paying far more than I should. When Jerry reached out about creating a mousepad together, it felt like the perfect opportunity to turn everything I've learned as a player into something I could give back to the community: a mousepad competitive players would genuinely enjoy, and high-quality gaming gear that's more accessible to players here in North America.