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The Gamers Change Lives Podcast

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.

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The Gamers Change Lives Podcast

Recent Episodes

March 30, 2024

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...

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March 23, 2024

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 …

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March 16, 2024

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...

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March 9, 2024

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,...

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March 2, 2024

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 ...

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Feb. 24, 2024

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

Requirements For Recruiting In The Gaming Industry

Featured Copilot: Microsoft Copilot    To recruit for the gaming industry, one must have a deep understanding of the sector i.e. its challenges and opportunities. Below are some strategies to employ for a successful recruitment:  &…

How To Recruit Staff For Esports Events

Featured image: Microsoft Copilot   The staff to keep operations running smoothly are the most important part of running any kind of esports events. The volume of attendees/customers at esports events is a determinant of how many persons will…

Are gamers moving into the corporate and business world?

The PS1 was released on December 3, 1994. What an amazing console that was, for its time. And for many that was the start of their life as a gamer. (Where did you play your first game?) So, working out the math, if you were 8 years old then, you wo…