In this episode of Grow Up Level Up, host Samson Li welcomes Raul Calero, an esports enthusiast and freelance full stack developer. They discuss Raul's journey in the esports industry, his current project developing an AI coach for Valorant, and the state of the esports scene in Vancouver. Raul shares insights on the challenges of pursuing a career in esports, the importance of community, and his vision for the future of esports events in the city. The conversation wraps up with Raul's advice for aspiring gamers and his dream of hosting a large-scale esports event in Vancouver.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Grow Up Level Up Podcast

02:19 Raul Calero: Journey in Esports06:26 Transition from Player to Organizer

11:43 Current Work and AI Valorant Coach Project

14:39 Deep Dive into Valorant AI Coaching

29:15 Esports Scene in Vancouver

39:16 Future of Esports and Community Growth

45:23 Wisdom for Aspiring Esports Professionals

50:35 Dream Project: A Grand Esports Event

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Check out his project: https://sparkgg.net/home

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Keywords

esports, gaming, Valorant, AI coach, Vancouver, Raul Calero, Grow Up Level Up, podcast, game development, community⁠