Esports Connected

Hosted ByMegan Van Petten

Join Esports Trade Association Managing Director Megan Van Petten as she interviews some of today's most influential people and companies in the esports industry. The Esports Trade Association's Mission is to unify, serve, and ethically advance the business interests and sustainability of the esports industry, and the Esports Connected Podcast extends that effort through highlights ad conversations with their members.

Live From EsportsNext: Building the Next Generation of Gaming Professionals

Following up with some of the best encounters at the Esports Next Conference, we are thrilled to bring Jacob Kaplan to the show. Jacob has over a decade of experience with Digital Arts and Design and Media Communications programs, helping develop valuable industry members. He is the Creative Project Strategist at the Full Sail University, where he leads and supports most of the University’s creative initiatives. 

In this episode, we delve into Jacob’s job at Full Sail, what exciting projects they’re putting together for the following years and the career opportunities at the University. We also talk about the Full Sail Fortress, the largest collegiate esports arena on a college campus, its production capabilities, the roles students have access to, and the variety of experience for future jobs they can get there. 

Resources:

Visit the Full Sail University website: https://www.fullsail.edu/

or connect with Jacob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-kaplan-37260914/

Full Episode Breakdown:

1:10 – Jacob talks about himself and the work he develops at Full Sail University.

2:59 – Jacob describes the Full Sail Fortress. Bubba and Jacob go through the valuable experiences students can get there.

5:13 – Jacob talks about the career opportunities at Full Sail University. 

7:46 – Bubba and Jacob discuss the standardization and segmentation of esports.

9:13 – Jacob shares what he expects to accomplish at the Esports Next Conference and the future plans for Full Sail. 

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