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Putman Podcast PopsVirtuleap and the Future of Brain Training in VR with Amir BozorgzadehIn this episode, Shannon Putman interviews Amir Bozorgzadeh, co-founder and CEO of Virtuleap. They discuss his background, Virtuleap's purpose, the benefits and applications of VR in education and healthcare, and the challenges and innovations in the sector. The conversation also touches upon Amir's personal experiences and favorite fictional villains.Guest Links:LinkedIn: @AmirBozWebsite: XrepsShannon's Links:Putman XR ConsultingLinkedIn: @DrShannonPutman2025-05-2033 min
đ§ Let's Talk Brain Health!Measurement-Based Care for Lasting Brain Health with Dr. Marie Onakomaiya, PhD, MPHIn this enlightening episode of the Let's Talk Brain Health podcast, we are joined by Dr. Marie Marie Onakomaiya, PhD, MPH, a distinguished neuroscientist and CEO of Metric Health. Marie shares her journey from her academic pursuits to her groundbreaking work in AI-driven assessment platforms for brain health. She discusses the importance of measurement-based care, how personalized data collection can revolutionize brain injury recovery, and the transformative potential of bringing advanced assessments to more people globally. Gain valuable insights on the future of brain health, patient empowerment, and the role of technology in healthcare from an...2025-04-3031 min
Rethinking Aging Club PodcastBrain Health with Virtuleap and cĹpeThis was our tenth CES 2025 highlights show. This time we focused on brain health with two great speakers.Amir Bozorgzadeh introduced Enhanced VR, a cognitive training app that uses VR to improve attention and concentration, and Cogniclear VR, a cognitive screening tool. Enhanced VR has shown therapeutic benefits in ADHD, mild cognitive impairment, and emotional regulation. Monique Andrews, Doctor Natural Medicine and Neuroscientist presented cĹpe, a subscription-based app that integrates biometric data to provide personalized resilience training. cĹpe offers live coaching calls and dynamic practices based on users' physiological data, aiming to boost res...2025-04-2046 min
Ninaâs Notes Podcast#111: đď¸ INTERVIEW | Improving Brain Health with VR with Amir Bozorgzadeh, CEO of VirtuLeapđď¸ INTERVIEW | Improving Brain Health with VR with Amir Bozorgzadeh, Co-Founder & CEO of VirtuLeapIn this episode, I chat with Dr. Amir Bozorgzadeh, the co-founder & CEO of VirtuLeap.We talk about how we can use VR to improve our brain function. He calls VirtuLeap, âA gym for your mindâVirtuLeap combines neuroscience and virtual reality to help increase attention levels, and address cognitive illnesses, disorders, and learning challenges.VirtuLeap makes Enhance VR, a brain training app offering short, gamified cognitive workouts and Cogniclear VR, a VR-based cognitive screening test that uses gamif...2024-11-2749 min
Zero to Start Podcast: VR development for beginnersCogniclear VR: The new gold standard of cognitive screening with Amir Bozorgzadeh, Founder, CEO at VirtuleapSince 2018 Virtuleap has been at the cutting edge of combining neuroscience and virtual reality to help increase attention levels, and address cognitive illnesses, disorders, and learning challenges. On this episode, Amir Bozorgzadeh, Cofounder and CEO of Virtuleap is back to tell us all about the release of Cogniclear VR, an immersive cognitive screening test that uses gamified scenarios to assess a wide range of crucial cognitive abilities and collect extensive cognitive and behavioral data to enable early intervention, for better health outcomes. We dive into the ongoing challenges of:designing accessible apps for cognitive te...2024-10-2544 min
đ§ Let's Talk Brain Health!Virtual Reality In Brain Health: Exploring the Science Behind the Technology with Amir BozorgzadehIn this episode, Amir Bozorgzadeh, CEO and co-founder of VirtuLeap, discusses his journey from founding tech startups to diving into the world of virtual reality (VR) and brain health science.Â
Amir shares how VR technology, notably enhanced by VirtuLeapâs flagship product 'Enhanced VR,' is being used for therapeutic purposes and cognitive assessment.Â
He highlights the significant potential of VR in treating conditions like ADHD and early-stage Alzheimer's, alongside the broader implications of integrative data from multiple human systems.Â
Amir also touches on the impact of social media on attention spans, introducing the c...2024-10-0928 min
The Insight Interviews - Powered by Rewire221 Amir Bozorgzadeh - Solving the Cognition CrisisAmir is Co-founder and CEO at Virtuleap, a VR startup that unlocks neuroscience in order to detect and delay the early onset of cognitive illnesses like Alzheimerâs. Previous to Virtuleap, Amir founded Gameguise, a mobile games studio based in Dubai, and Time Dirham, the first social impact startup to introduce time banking to the Middle East. He is an alumnus of York University and THNK School of Creative Leadership. Amir has been a contributing writer to tech blogs like VentureBeat and Tech Crunch on the topics of emerging tech, spatial computing, and startup ecosystems....2024-07-1232 min
Age Less / Live MoreVirtual Reality for Brain Health with Amir BozorgzadehWhen I was eleven years old, my grandmother predicted the demise of the personal computer. âStaring at the screen will ruin your eyes,â she proclaimed. The same story is repeated with all new technology: initially itâs met with resistance and fear, and later becomes so important in our lives that we cannot imagine life without it. In recent years, virtual reality experienced a lackluster launch, and the metaverse is the butt of hundreds of jokes. The generally accepted belief is that VR is dead on arrival, and yet itâs not. It just hasnât found its use ca...2024-05-2942 min
The Hardy BrainThe Intersection of the Neurosciences and VR with Amir BozorgzadehDon't miss the latest The Hardy Brain Podcast! đ§ Dive into a conversation with the CEO and Co-founder of Virtuleap, a visionary at the intersection of neuroscience and virtual reality. Learn about their groundbreaking work with Roche, the VA Health Care System, and MIT. Plus, explore the potential of VR in enhancing attention levels and cognitive function. Listen in for fascinating insights! Find Amir at: https://virtuleap.com/ #Innovation #TechEntrepreneurship #PodcastDiscussion #ADHD #learning #functionalneurology #performance #neuroscience #brainhealth2024-04-0934 min
The Crackin' Backs PodcastUsing VR to expand and heal your Brain, with Amir BozorgzadehStep into the future of cognitive health with this enlightening episode of the Crackin Backs Podcast, featuring visionary Amir Bozorgzadeh, co-founder of Virtuleap. We sat down with this visionary to discuss the intersection of virtual reality (VR) and cognitive development. Mr. Bozorgzadeh shares how Virtuleap's cutting-edge VR technology is not just playing games but revolutionizing cognitive training and therapy. Discover how these immersive experiences go beyond traditional methods to enhance cognitive skills, offering a new horizon for healthcare, education, and overcoming personal challenges.In this show you will learn about Virtuleap's ambitious plans to...2024-03-111h 00
XRAtlasImproving the brain through Virtual Reality (VR cognitive tech)
Improving the brain through Virtual Reality (VR cognitive tech)
This episode of XR Atlas Pod focuses on the Mind, how Immersive technologies can be applied to improving human cognitive abilities, the sorts of influence these technologies could have and have had on our individual and collective consciousness, the amazing research and works happening in the space and why they are so important.
I had a conversation with Amir Bozorgzadeh a Co-founder and CEO at Virtuleap, a health and education VR startup that is taking cognitive assessment and training to the next level tha...2024-02-1950 min
NeuroCenturyâ 6. Glasses on: Assessing Cognitive Footprint with Virtual Realityâ In this episode of NeuroCentury, PaweĹ Ĺwieboda talks to Amir Bozorgzadeh, Co-Founder and CEO of Virtuleap, a company that works on addressing mental disorders, cognitive illnesses and learning challenges using Virtual Reality (VR). PaweĹ and Amir saw each other a few days ago at the Neuro Summit, organized by Broadreach Global and hosted by the Champalimaud Foundation, where Amir won the start-up pitch competition in Lisbon in a tough competition of over a dozen shortlisted companies.
The main current product of Virtuleap is EnhancedVR, a library of cognitive exercises to examine and train cognitive skills. In collaboration wit...2023-10-2425 min
StartUp Health NOW PodcastVirtual Reality for Brain Health: Virtuleapâs New Platform Uses VR to Detect Cognitive Decline EarlyOur StartUp Health NOW guest this week is Amir Bozorgzadeh, CEO & Co-founder of Virtuleap, a brain health company that joined StartUp Health in 2019.
Headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal, and expanding to Barcelona, Spain, Virtuleap improves brain health with VR. In this chat, Amir will walk us through their new platform â Cogniclear VR â that combines neuroscience with virtual reality games and activities to detect cognitive disorders. Heâll explain how VR can play an important role in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's and other dementias, why VR needs to be applied with care in health, and where virtual reality is going next.
Enjoy!
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Talking HealthTech379 - Unlocking the neurosciences with VR. Amir Bozorgzadeh, VirtuleapIn this episode of Talking HealthTech, THT Ambassador and VR expert Nathan Moore sits down with Amir Bozorgzadeh, the co-founder and CEO of Virtual Leap. They discuss the use of virtual reality (VR) technology in addressing cognitive illnesses and learning challenges. Virtual Leap is using VR and neuroscience to improve brain function and overall cognitive health. Tune in as we explore the evolution of the VR industry, the serious applications of VR in healthcare, education, and wellness, and the potential of VR to diagnose neurological issues. Key Takeaways:- V...2023-09-2525 min
Behind the StigmaVirtual Reality & Cognitive Health with Amir BozorgzadehSend us a textIn this week's episode, I speak with Amir Bozorgzadeh, Co-Founder and CEO of Virtuleap on the intersection between virtual reality and cognitive health.We discuss how Virtuleap designs VR brain training solutions to address cognitive illnesses and the potential of VR in mental health interventions. Amir shares personal insights into the power of VR, and the unique approach Virtu Leap takes in training and monitoring cognitive abilities. We also delve into a pilot study on ADHD (linked below) and its implications. Amir highlights the importance of immersive experiences in VR and...2023-09-041h 05
Third Culture TherapyTCT S1, Ep 10 - Virtual healing: tech CEO Amir talks about the power of VR to help with cognitive disorders and to improve mental functionAmir Bozorgzadeh is the cofounder and CEO at Virtuleap, a startup that combines neuroscience with virtual reality (VR) to help increase attention levels and address cognitive disorders, such as ADD/ADHD, addiction and phobias. Born and raised in Canada to Iranian parents, Amir worked in the UAE for over a decade and is now based in Spain.
In this episode:
Amir shares his feelings of nostalgia for his ancestry's ancient culture and how his internal Canadian 'software' proved challenging to his business plans in contemporary Iran.
The tech CEO talks about the power of VR to...2023-06-211h 04
Third Culture TherapyHow can technology improve our mental health? Virtual reality and venture capitalism â with Amir BozorgzadehHow does growing up between cultures shape oneâs perspective on business, technology, and mental well-being?In this episode of Third Culture Therapy, weâre joined by Amir Bozorgzadeh, co-founder and CEO of Virtuleap, a startup combining neuroscience with virtual reality to address cognitive disorders like ADD, ADHD, addiction, and phobias. Born to Iranian parents in Canada, and having lived in the UAE for over a decade, Amir reflects on how his third-culture upbringing influenced his entrepreneurial journey. He shares how his connection to Iranâs ancient culture clashes with his Canadian upbringing and th...2023-06-211h 04
The DaVinci HourInterview with Amir Bozorgzadeh, Co-Founder and CEO of Virtuleap â Using Virtual Reality to Treat Cognitive Disorders and Learning ChallengesIn this episode Maxwell Cooper, M.D. interviews Amir Bozorgzadeh, Co-Founder and CEO of Virtuleap, a virtual reality platform with applications for treating cognitive disorders and learning challenges. Amir discusses the evolution of virtual reality technology and the enormous potential to impact both healthcare and education, the 2 main areas of interest at Virtuleap. Amir describes Virtuleap's VR platform consisting of virtual games and exercises designed to improve cognition and learning. Amir also discusses how Virtuleap is currently working with leading healthcare institutions, like the VA Health Care System and the Pacific Brain Health Center, to validate their solution as...2023-05-3143 min
Brain ShamanAmir Bozorgzadeh: Virtual Reality and Brain Health â Is VR Healing or Killing Your Brain? | Episode 21 Join us in this conversation with Amir Bozorgzadeh, the co-founder and CEO of Virtuleap, a pioneering VR brain training and diagnostics company. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating topic of how VR affects the brain - from its therapeutic and cognitive uses to its potential risks and limitations. Discover how unconscious processes can shape our mood and behavior both in VR and the "real world," and learn about the latest research on VR's impact on brain health. We explore topics such as how VR can be used to treat phobias, traumas, pain, addiction, and ADHD, and discuss wa...2023-05-081h 24
Zero to Start Podcast: VR development for beginnersAmir Bozorgzadeh Cofounder and CEO of Virtuleap on improving brain health with Enhance VRDive into the power of Neuroscience and VR to improve brain health with Amir Bozorgzadeh, the cofounder and CEO of Virtuleap. Brain health as you age affects each and every one of us. Caring for your cognitive well-being is essential for living an independent and fulfilling life. Virtuleap combines neuroscience and virtual reality to help increase attention levels, and address cognitive illnesses, disorders, and learning challenges. Virtuleapâs' Enhance VR app is a fun and immersive workout for your brain. Featuring games like Magic Deck, Memory Wall and more that help keep your mind sharp and he...2023-05-0333 min