Sam Sternfield — Founder, Visionary & Innovator

🃏 From Poker Tables to Magic Tables
With over a decade on the competitive poker tournament circuit, Sam built a reputation for sharp strategy, patience, and discipline. When he joined the Magic: The Gathering community, he brought that same competitive edge — but paired it with a mission: to give back to the players.

🤝 Honesty. Transparency. Community.
Sam believes that great events are built on trust and fairness. His philosophy is simple: players deserve transparency, respect, and an environment where the game takes center stage.

🚀 Founder of The Quantum Grind
As the driving force behind The Quantum Grind series, Sam is committed to reshaping competitive Magic. From record-breaking prize pools to innovative tournament structures, he is working to create events that set a new precedent in the TCG space.

🌟 Partnered with Triad Group Events
Sharing the same vision of a player-first experience, Sam and Triad Group Events are building something bigger than tournaments — they’re building a community.

 

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👥 Meet the Triad Group Events Team!

Yolanda Nieves — President, Triad Group Events

A single mother of five, including two proud U.S. military veterans, Yolanda embodies resilience and dedication in everything she does. With over 30 years of business leadership, she brings unmatched expertise spanning accounting, event management, PTA boards, CFO roles, and executive positions in multi-million-dollar companies.

Her journey proves that anything is possible through determination and vision. As President of Triad Group Events, Yolanda is not only the cornerstone of the team’s success but also an inspiring leader whose drive ensures every event reaches its fullest potential.

 

Nathan Nieves — Event Organizer & Host

From being featured in Forbes articles to delivering public speeches in front of thousands, Nathan’s accomplishments as a young entrepreneur are impossible to overlook.

Driven from an early age, he became the first student to earn his bachelor’s degree at the same time as his high school diploma — a milestone that reflects his determination and focus.

Alongside his academic and business success, Nathan has been a highly competitive cEDH player for the past three years, giving him a unique perspective as both a competitor and organizer. Outgoing, charismatic, and laser-focused, Nathan is dedicated to providing players with the best possible experience while raising the standard of what it means to host competitive TCG events.

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🏆 Our Premier Sponsor

The Triad Group

Proudly supporting The Quantum Grind as the Premier Sponsor, The Triad Group is a veteran-owned and operated collectibles store and Local Game Shop (LGS) located in Wellington, Florida.

More than just a store, Triad serves as a community-focused hub where collectors and TCG players can come together under one roof — building friendships, celebrating the games they love, and elevating the standard of what a true player-first LGS can be.

 

Cristian Nieves — President, The Triad Group

A 12-year U.S. Army combat veteran, Cristian proudly served as a combat medic, bringing courage, precision, and care to some of the most challenging environments. After his military service, he transitioned into the medical field as an ICU nurse, where he continued to dedicate himself to helping others through discipline, focus, and compassion.

Building on those same values, Cristian later turned his attention to entrepreneurship. With a drive for excellence and innovation, he successfully launched and managed multiple business ventures before founding The Triad Group.

Today, as President, Cristian leads The Triad Group with the same commitment he brought to the battlefield and the ICU — integrity, service, and a vision for creating something lasting. Under his leadership, Triad has grown into a multi-division company spanning luxury timepieces, trading cards & gaming, collectibles, and precious metals, all built on the foundation of family, community, and trust.