Beyond the Game: Building Community and Developing Talent in Esports
Season 6: New Voices, New Perspectives
Over the past five seasons of The Gamers Change Lives Podcast, we’ve shared the stories of over 100 guests from across the globe, each one showcasing how esports is transforming lives by creating new jobs and opportunities. From entrepreneurs to players, to industry leaders, we've seen firsthand how gaming is more than just a pastime, it’s a powerful force for change.
In Season 6, we’re doing something exciting: we’re handing over the mic to a diverse group of guest hosts. Each of these hosts will bring their own unique perspective and tell stories from their personal worlds, offering fresh insights into how esports is creating jobs, changing lives, and shaping the future of work in ways we might not have imagined.
This season is all about exploring new angles, broadening our reach, and bringing more voices into the conversation. Get ready for stories that are different, yet aligned with our core message: Play Games, Create Jobs, Change Lives!
Guest host: Calino Calebson, CEO of Ace Gamers Esports in Ghana.
Meet Caleb Agbenyega, he is our first guest host of the Gamers Change Lives podcast, who also goes by his media personality name ‘Calino Calebson’, and is from Ghana. He is the CEO and founder of Ace Gamers Esports and the president of the Africa Champions League.
We were fortunate to have him as a guest in Season 5, and soon realized he has more stories to tell. We are very excited to have him on board.
Season 6, Episode 3 Summary
Summary
In this episode of the Gamers Change Lives podcast, host Calebson interviews Guille Venturini from Spain, an experienced esports director and community manager. Guille shares his journey in the esports industry, discussing the importance of having a plan B for esports athletes, the challenges faced in community management, and the misconceptions surrounding esports. He emphasizes the need for transparency in management and the significance of education in the esports ecosystem. Guille also highlights the potential of esports to provide a safe environment for youth and the importance of marketing esports effectively to overcome societal misconceptions.
Takeaways
- Esports athletes should have a plan B in life.
- Soft skills learned in esports are applicable in real life.
- Community managers face unique challenges, especially during COVID.
- Esports management is often misunderstood by company executives.
- Transparency with players is crucial for effective management.
- Education in esports is vital for developing future talent.
- Esports can provide a safe space for youth.
- Marketing esports requires overcoming misconceptions about gaming.
- Players need to manage their social media presence.
- Empathy is essential in honest communication.
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Featured in this episode:
Guillermo Remón López (Guile Venturini)
I am Guille "Venturini", a professional worker of the esports industry for more than 8 years.
I had a lot of experience in managing roles, such as Esports Director and Esports Project Manager, where I managed esports tournaments and projects and I even have experience as a teacher of VALORANT for beginners.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillermo-venturini-82bb0a67/
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