The Gamers Change Lives Podcast
Welcome to the Gamers Change Lives Podcast. Play Games. Create Jobs. Change Lives.
This is a show about how to build an esports business from literally anywhere in the world where each week we showcase the journey of esports entrepreneurs and others to learn how they solved a particular problem that everyone will ultimately face.
Recent Episodes
Innovating for Change: The Story of Mountain Hub in Cameroon
In this episode of the Gamers Change Lives podcast, host Tom Leonard interviews Martin Elonge, the director of Mountain Hub, a startup accelerator in Cameroon. They discuss the mission and programs of Mountain Hub, including ecosystem building, capac...
From Theory to Practice: Impact of Simulation Training for Immigrant …
In this episode, Tom Leonard interviews Mai Phan, the founder of Propel, a startup that builds job simulations to better train nurses. Mai shares her journey from Vietnam to Norway and explains how she started Propel. She discusses the challenges …
The Business of Esports: Recruitment and Market Growth in the Gaming …
In this episode, host Tom Leonard interviews Mirko Minenza, the Business Strategy Manager at Antal and a gaming enthusiast. They discuss Mirko's background in gaming and his journey into the gaming industry. They also explore the challenges and oppor...
Venture Building in African Markets: Insights on Building Sustainable…
In this episode, host Tom Leonard interviews Daniel Kwaku Merki, the founder of Boxplay Ventures, a venture builder and startup consultant in Africa. They discuss the role of Boxplay Ventures in supporting early-stage financing for startups and SMEs,...
From the Classroom to the Real World: The Role of Universities in Acc…
In this episode of the Gamers Change Lives podcast, host Tom Leonard interviews Andreas Johansson, CEO of SSE Business Lab, a startup incubator, and accelerator based in Stockholm. They discuss the difference between incubators and accelerators, the ...
Tales of Impact: Game Development Drives Social Change in Africa
In this episode, Tom Leonard talks with Glenn Gillis and Bella Rogerson from Sea Monster and Games for Change Africa. They discuss the power of games to create social impact and drive change. They also talk about the role of …
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Recent Blog Posts
How To Become a Better Mentor – 3 Stages
Esports success is founded on the relationship of mentorship. Some of us are mentors. Some of us are mentees. I rarely find someone in the industry who is not willing to share what they have learned with others. The mentorship relationship seems to…
Can Mobile Gamers in Africa Help Streaming Companies Meet Their Numbers?
It is no secret that the big streaming companies – Netflix, Amazon, Disney+, Apple TV – are coming to join Showmax (based in South Africa) to build their subscriber base on the continent. The number of new streaming subscribers in Sub-Sa…
Can a Poor Ping Rate Actually Be a Secret Weapon in Esports?
There aren’t enough esports servers in Africa. That is a fact. And it puts competitive players there at a significant disadvantage when competing on the world stage. But can it also serve as a training device? Let me explain. When talking wi…