A New Yorker, Brandon Blackwell, sought to improve his competitive quizzing skills by moving to London, the epicenter of the quizzing world. He joined Imperial College's "University Challenge" team, employing a rigorous study regime and devising a strategic approach. After leading the team to victory, he has become a prominent figure in the quizzing world, even turning it into a full-time profession by appearing on quiz shows in the US and Australia.