Miami, Florida (Hexa PR Wire — April 22, 2026) —
Lee Hyde joins The Michael Peres Podcast to discuss how schools are building esports programs as part of broader education and student engagement strategies. Hyde, a North American Esports Specialist at Lenovo, explains what “esports solutions for education” looks like in practice, why Lenovo is investing in the space, and what institutions need to consider when designing programs that are sustainable and aligned with student outcomes.
In the episode, Hyde outlines common challenges schools face when launching esports initiatives, including planning, staffing, infrastructure, and securing stakeholder buy-in. He compares K-12 and higher education esports programs and discusses what can transfer between the two, from student development to program operations. The conversation also covers how AI, immersive technology, and hybrid learning tools may affect esports and campus engagement, and why esports can create educational, social, and career pathways when programs are built with intention rather than treated as extracurricular add-ons.
About Lee Hyde
Lee Hyde is a North American Esports Specialist at Lenovo, where he works with educational institutions and partners to design, launch, and scale esports programs. Prior to Lenovo, he was IT Director at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he designed and built the Carolina Gaming Arena and helped develop one of the university’s early collegiate esports programs. Hyde speaks on the intersection of education, technology, and esports and collaborates with stakeholders on immersive learning and student engagement initiatives.
About Michael Peres
Michael Peres (Mikey Peres) is a serial entrepreneur, software engineer, journalist, and author. He has founded media and technology ventures, holds degrees in computer science, mathematics, and Jewish studies, and is pursuing biomedical engineering. Peres founded Hexa PR Wire and serves as Chief Editor for several publications.
About The Michael Peres Podcast
The Michael Peres Podcast features conversations on science, technology, society, entrepreneurship, and current events, emphasizing clear reporting and practical insight.
