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 7: Meet Yinsu Collins
What are the biggest challenges facing esports hosts? Hear what Mastercard brand ambassador, Yinsu Collins has to say!
Yinsu Collins is a well-known desk host and esports journalist, primarily recognized for her work in VALORANT. She has become a prominent figure in the esports community for her insightful analysis, professionalism, and charismatic hosting style during major VALORANT events. Prior to her work in VALORANT, Yinsu also covered other esports titles and has been an advocate for diversity and inclusion within the gaming industry.
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