The Mastercard Gamer Academy is providing 10 people with the incredible opportunity to discover the wide range of career paths the esports industry has to offer. In addition to this, curriculum highlights will be captured in a series of episodes for fans to enjoy and learn more about the various opportunities in gaming and esports.
These episodes will feature a wide range of industry experts and focus on three main pillars: The Team (experiencing what life is like in an established esports team), The Broadcast (teaching what it takes to organize an esports competition and keep fans entertained), and The Organizations (showcasing all the different organizations in the industry and how all involved departments work together).
The Academy is powered by premier global esports organization G2 Esports, which leads the charge in representation for women's teams in esports, fielding four women's rosters across VALORANT, League of Legends and other leading games.
Episode 9: Meet Eefje “Sjokz” Depoortere Professional Esports Host
A pentalingual (English, German, Dutch, Spanish, and French) broadcaster with a penchant for performance, Sjokz made her mark on the game industry as host of the League of Legends European Championship. Widely respected across the esports world for her elevated yet authentic brand image, Sjokz is known as a role model and a champion for other women in gaming. Funny and hardworking, stylish yet humble, Sjokz is a true legend in the esports community.
Ambassadors
Released episodes
Episode 1: Managing stars with Romain Bigeard
Episode 2: Inside the mind of G2’s Mimi Lintrup
Episode 3: Shaping the mind of a champion with Ismael Pedraza
Episode 4: Meet G2’s CEO Alban Dechelotte
Episode 5: Meet G2's COO Sabrina Ratih
Episode 6: Meet Andrew Lilien VP of Global Sponsorships at Mastercard
Episode 7: Meet Yinsu Collins
Episode 8: Meet Carrie Dunn Global Head of Creative for VALORANT Publishing
