In this episode, Vi Lam (Marketing Associate at TSM) answers questions live via the TSMU Discord. The questions range from: What would be your advice for those who wish to get experience in a field that isn't correlated to their academia? What is your long-term goal with TSMU? Do you foresee the TSMU program expanding outside of the esports realm (since TSMis also invested in initiatives such as Blitz)? What's the most underrated thing at TSM that fans never get to see and more!  So sit back and enjoy this week's episode! About Vi: Vi is currently a Marketing Associate at TSM, focusing on ..read more

In this episode, Dre Ascano (Account Coordinator at ICON) answers questions live via the TSMU Discord. The questions range from: How did you get your first job in the industry? What was that experience like and do you have any advice for others on landing that first job? Why did you decide to transition into the esports industry? How was the whole process? What made you want to work at ICON and more!  So sit back and enjoy this week's episode! About Dre Ascano: “I was hired into the account management team for ICON as an Account Coordinator. Even though my main responsibilities at ICON ha ..read more

In this episode, Cat Cox (Social Media Coordinator, Team Manager, and head of TSM Japan) answers questions live via the TSMU Discord. The questions range from: Is there any sort of push to get Japan-specific creator content to translate for U.S audience? How do you balance your day-to-day responsibilities as a team manager and also social media manager? What has been the most rewarding and challenging aspect of being involved with several Valorant teams and how has it helped to shape your own personal growth in the esports community, and more!  So sit back and enjoy this week's episode! A ..read more

In this episode, Piotr "Remi" Jagodzinski (Freelance Tournament Organizer) answers questions live via the TSMU Discord. The questions range from: For someone interested in working in tournament organization, what skills would you recommend they improve on to best prepare themselves for the role? How did you translate your background into the esports industry? What did your week-to-week look like when running a tournament, what challenges did you face, and was there anything unexpected regarding the role, and more!  So sit back and enjoy this week's episode!   About Remi: Throughout h ..read more

In this episode, Claribel Guerra (Account Executive at Ayzenburg) answers questions live via the TSMU Discord. The questions range from: How did you translate your background into the esports industry? For someone interested in working in Marketing, what skills would you recommend they improve on to best prepare themselves for the role? How did you get your first job in the industry? What was that experience like and do you have any advice for others on landing that first job, and more!  So sit back and enjoy this week's episode!   About Claribel Guerra: "I've worked in the gaming an ..read more

In this episode, Haylesh Patel (Exercise Physiologist) answers questions live via the TSMU Discord. The questions range from: What are some of the key points to consider when you create plans for players? Do you have any recommended resources for exercises/stretches to do for gaming? When you work with a team, do you create programs for each individual on the team based on what they struggle with the most, or is it more of a general program for the whole team, and more!  So sit back and enjoy this week's episode! About Haylesh: "Originally from New Zealand, Patel studied at the University ..read more

In this episode, Juancarlos Farias (Marketing Intern at TSM FTX) answers questions live via the TSMU Discord. The questions range from: What are some of the most challenging aspects of your job? As you’re now as a Marketing Intern what are your aspirations for the collegiate program at TSM FTX? What process did you take in getting into esports and would you have any advice for individuals seeking their first job in esports, and more!  So sit back and enjoy this week's episode! About Juancarlos: Juancarlos is a college sophomore at Pierce College where he is working on getting his A.A In C ..read more

In this episode, Greg Adler (Competitive Operations for Riot Games and LCS) answers questions live via the TSMU Discord. The questions range from: How did you find yourself in a position with Riot Games, what was that process like? How did you get your first job in the industry? What was that experience like and do you have any advice for others on landing that first job? What was the transition from teaching to coaching like? Did the skills you cultivated there translate well to working with collegiate and more!  So sit back and enjoy this week's episode! About Greg: Greg went to school ..read more

In this episode, Francisco Rodriguez (Gaming Partnerships Coordinator at Twitter) answers questions live via the TSMU Discord. The questions range from: How has your collegiate esports experience helped you get to where you are today? What are the top 3 tips you would give to someone trying to “sell” themselves? What is your background in and how did you translate your background into working at Twitter, and more!  So sit back and enjoy this week's episode! About Francisco: Francisco Rodriguez is the Gaming Partnerships Coordinator at Twitter, where he helps manage gaming relationships, a ..read more

In this episode, Matt Fisher (Director of Performance for Adamas Esports) answers questions live via the TSMU Discord. The questions range from: How much is physical and mental health connected? How widely practiced do you anticipate mental awareness and coaching to be in a couple of years from now in the esports scene? In terms of performance, do you see any differences between that collegiate esports and esports at the highest level, and more!  So sit back and enjoy this week's episode! About Matt: Matt is the Director of Performance for Adamas Esports where he provides mental and physi ..read more