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Career ChannelsE28: From Minecraft to Metaverse: Launching a Career in VRIn this second installment of our special two-part series on Career Channels, we explore how job seekers can launch careers in the rapidly growing field of virtual reality. Experts from Transfr share how free tools like Unity and Blender, combined with online tutorials and a curious mindset, can help anyone—from students to mid-career changers—start building the skills needed for roles in software development, 3D modeling, and immersive design. Learn what employers in the VR space are really looking for, why a strong portfolio matters more than a degree, and how passion projects at home can lead to real...2025-06-1008 min
Popmundial.com Radios (online) - Music Around the World by Popmundial.orgPodcast, SOUNDS EASY 7th June,2025, many drop-outs recently; this is a back show incl: Neil Young, The Rebel Rousers, Manhattan Transfr, Bob Dylan, BB King, Phil Collins, UB40 ammSend us your comment, pleaseOn eason of many tiny and major interruptions of our signal, here's a podcast you may hear here or on replacement of the live signal.Feel free to donoate !Incl. amongst many more:Neil Young - A Man Needs a MaidCliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers - One Way Way LoveDoris Day - Freddie, Get ReadyThe Manhattan Transfer with Felix Cavaliere - Groovin'James Last-The Wreck Of The 'John B'Bob Dylan - Quinn the EskimoB.B. King...2025-06-071h 02Career ChannelsE27: Safer, Smarter, Faster: VR’s Role in Modern Job TrainingIn this first installment of a special two-part series on Career Channels, we explore how virtual reality is transforming workforce development through immersive training solutions. Experts from Transfr share how VR simulations are accelerating skills acquisition, enhancing safety, and improving job readiness across industries like manufacturing and healthcare. The episode dives into the design process behind these simulations, their role in boosting learner confidence and retention, and the measurable ROI for employers—from faster onboarding to reduced training costs. Whether you're a student, job seeker, or employer, this episode offers powerful insights into how VR is reshaping the future of...2025-06-0311 min
Education Investment with Monde NkosiGrowth-Stage Investing in Human Capital and EdTech with Victor HuVictor Hu (co-founder and Managing Partner of Lumos Capital Group) talks to host Monde Nkosi about growth-stage investing in human capital and education technology globally. Victor explores the investment case for the large and growing industry of software and service providers in the education and workforce development sectors. He discusses segments of the industry using various companies as examples including Instructure, PowerSchool, Duolingo, BookNook, Core Education, and Transfr. Victor also shares some personal stories about his journey and the role education has played in his family.
Victor is a seasoned investor and executive. Prior to founding Lumos Capital...2025-04-2953 min
ASU+GSV Summit SessionsNew Modalities of Learning: Education in the Flow of WorkRecorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Rob Lauber, CEO at XLO Global LLC; Rebecca Scales, Director of Capability Development at Procore Technologies; Michael Ioffe, Co-founder and CEO at Arist; and Bharani Rajakumar, CEO at Transfr.The speakers explored how today’s innovations are reshaping the learning landscape by meeting learners where they are—whether through XR, mobile-first platforms, or adaptive courses. They discussed how learning has never been one-size-fits-all, as individuals vary in styles, schedules, and environments. The session highlighted how cutting-edge tools are transforming workspaces into classrooms, delivering personalized, in-t...2025-04-1840 min
The Lost Art Of the Skilled TradesFrom VR Training to Real-World Success in the Skilled Trades with Bharani RajakumarHost Andrew Brown sits down with Bharani Rajakumar, CEO of Transfr, to explore the future of the skilled trades industry through the lens of virtual reality job training and trade school alternatives. From transformative success stories to the power of career exploration without a four-year degree, this conversation highlights real opportunities in skilled trades careers—including for women in the trades. Discover how technology is revolutionizing how we train, inspire, and build the next generation of craftsmen, contractors, and tradespeople.In this Episode:(02:05) - The powerful story of a former inmate who us...2025-03-2534 min
Workforce in ActionE57: From Simulations to Skill Mastery: How Transfr is Redefining Workforce EducationKicking off the new year, we spent time with Transfr CEO, Bharani Rajakumar, to explore how Transfr is redefining workforce education utilizing virtual reality simulations to master vital workplace skills. In this episode, we’re discussing Transfr’s mission of helping others on a pathway to upward mobility, immersive technology, and workforce development’s natural partnership, and how VR training is preparing career seekers for the jobs of today.2025-01-1327 min
Provoke.fm MediaBharani Rajakumar & Chris Gardner | The Role of Good Jobs in the American DreamWhile the American dream is still alive, it’s no longer accessible to everyone. It has become harder to raise a family, earn a livable wage, and create generational wealth. What can we do to help more Americans believe in this dream again and improve their financial lives? Good jobs, and more of them, may be the solution. In this episode of our special EMERGE Everywhere Workplace mini-series, Transfr Inc. Founder and CEO Bharani Rajakumar and bestselling author of “The Pursuit of Happyness” Chris Gardner discuss why the American dream feels out of reach for many, how good jobs can tu...2024-09-0300 min
EMERGE EverywhereBharani Rajakumar & Chris Gardner | The Role of Good Jobs in the American DreamWhile the American dream is still alive, it’s no longer accessible to everyone. It has become harder to raise a family, earn a livable wage, and create generational wealth. What can we do to help more Americans believe in this dream again and improve their financial lives? Good jobs, and more of them, may be the solution. In this episode of our special EMERGE Everywhere Workplace mini-series, Transfr Inc. Founder and CEO Bharani Rajakumar and bestselling author of “The Pursuit of Happyness” Chris Gardner discuss why the American dream feels out of reach for many, how good jobs can tu...2024-09-0334 min
North Coast Careers: Lake County’s Workforce BeaconE30: Immersive Futures: How VR is Revolutionizing Workforce DevelopmentThis episode delves into the innovative world of virtual reality simulators in career exploration and training. Guest Dan Risko, Senior Director of Government Engagement at TRANSFR Inc., discusses how VR technology is transforming the way people discover and prepare for various career paths. The conversation covers the benefits of virtual simulators, including increased retention rates, safety in training, and the ability to experience a wide range of occupations before committing to a career path. Dan also shares insights on how schools, universities, and organizations are implementing these tools in their career counseling programs and discusses the future potential of...2024-08-1324 min
WORKFORCEPODSE251: North Coast Careers: Immersive Futures: How VR is Revolutionizing Workforce DevelopmentFrom North Coast Careers: This episode delves into the innovative world of virtual reality simulators in career exploration and training. Guest Dan Risko, Senior Director of Government Engagement at TRANSFR Inc., discusses how VR technology is transforming the way people discover and prepare for various career paths. The conversation covers the benefits of virtual simulators, including increased retention rates, safety in training, and the ability to experience a wide range of occupations before committing to a career path. Dan also shares insights on how schools, universities, and organizations are implementing these tools in their career counseling programs and discusses...2024-08-0724 min
Upward with TransfrUpward with Transfr S11E2 — Empowering K-12 Students with VR Career ExplorationMaking a plan for career success starts in K-12 schools! At Transfr, we’re passionate about helping the professionals at these foundational schools help their young students get on their own personal pathways to career success. Join us as we continue our conversation with Ashlyn Ozment (Career Development Coordinator) and Zach Martin (Career Exploration Teacher), both from Kannapolis Middle School in North Carolina, as well as Ross Kasun (Director of Content, Programs, and Strategy for K12) about the variety of methods they use to help students explore careers and make meaningful decisions about their futures — including virtual reality! Comment end 2024-07-2227 min
Upward with TransfrUpward with Transfr S12E1 — Understanding K-12 Career ExplorationThe world of work is constantly evolving! Dedicated educators and counselors at K-12 schools are working hard to help their students understand their career possibilities and create education and training plans that will help them reach their goals. We sat down with
Ashlyn Ozment (Career Development Coordinator) and Zach Martin (Career Exploration Teacher), both from Kannapolis Middle School in North Carolina, as well as Ross Kasun (Director of Content, Programs, and Strategy for K12) from Transfr to dig into the ways K-12 teams are helping students explore careers and understand the world of work! 2024-07-0824 min
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Upward with TransfrUpward with Transfr S11E2 — Nontraditional Career Paths: Ryan OttRyan Ott is the Executive Director of Big Ideas, a nonprofit in Minnesota that specializes in helping students understand the opportunities available to them in the building trades. From a challenging start in high school to starting a career in the building trades and eventually starting and running his own company, Ryan’s journey was filled with twists and turns. Hear how he got to where he is today and why he’s so passionate about helping young learners get on their own pathways to upward mobility in the trades. 2024-03-1525 min
Upward with TransfrUpward with Transfr S11E1 — Nontraditional Career Paths: Amanda LongtainAlmost no one’s career path is a straight line. Amanda’s had some unexpected turns that ultimately led her to the place — and the person — who she is today. From Galveston Bay and the restaurant industry to Austin and anti-poverty programs, join us for a look into one person’s journey to helping as many people as possible find their own pathways to prosperity.2024-03-0815 min
Upward with TransfrUpward with Transfr S10E1 — An Introduction to Transfr’s Electrical Construction Rapid Training ProgramTransfr’s own Amanda Longtain has spent years creating anti-poverty programs designed to help people forge their own pathways out of poverty and into living-wage careers that give them dignity and upward mobility. Amanda’s work here at Transfr continues that trend, helping job seekers in Texas get on a fast track to careers in the electrical construction industry. Join us for a look at how the idea for this and similar programs came about and what they have to offer.2024-03-0114 min
Upward with TransfrUpward with Transfr S9E3 — VR Career Exploration 2.0: Changing Minds about Career PathwaysCareer exploration is a vital part of how people choose their a role for their working life. Ryan Ott, from Transfr client Big Ideas, and Transfr’s own Amanda Longtain delve into how VR career exploration is helping young people learn about an array of different careers and build their own unique pathways to well-paying jobs in high-demand industries.2024-02-1621 min
Upward with TransfrUpward with Transfr S9E2 — How VR Career Exploration 2.0 Is Changing LivesCareer exploration is a vital part of the educational journeys of students and job seekers of all ages — but what’s actually going on in the real world where the rubber meets the road? To find out, we sat down with Ryan Ott, from Transfr client Big Ideas, and our own Amanda Longtain to talk about how career exploration changes lives and get some real stories from the field.2024-02-0915 min
Upward with TransfrUpward with Transfr S9E1 — How We Built the Future of VR Career Exploration: CE 2.0Career exploration is one of the most important activities students and job seekers undertake along their career journeys. That's why we put so much time, energy, and thought into our VR career exploration product. We sat down with Transfr's own Bryant Harrison, Director of Product Management, and Shelly Hu, Executive Producer to discuss why career exploration is so important and how we've improved our industry-leading simulations to make them even more useful for schools, workforce boards, and organizations of all kinds.2024-02-0522 min
The ChangeupBharanidharan Rajakumar, CEO of TransfrThis week we talk with Bharani Rajakumar, the CEO and Founder of Transfr. Transfr aims to provide every person an opportunity to acquire the skills needed for employment. Through their VR coaching platform, prospective employees get hands-on training at real technical jobs.We talk about how growing up working class shaped his vision for what entrepreneurship could be, how he scaled his company, and how VR and AI will play a pivotal role in the future of the workforce.2024-01-1734 min
The TechEd PodcastThe Top 7 New Technologies for Technical Education in 2024 - Live from ACTE's CareerTech VISIONWe went in search of the most cutting-edge learning systems that every career and technical education program should have in their classrooms in 2024.The best place to find them? ACTE's annual CareerTech VISION conference, where technical educators from across the United States come to learn best practices and discover the latest innovations for delivering career-focused courses to their students.Out of the hundreds of technology companies featured at the conference, we found 7 that stood out, and we're sharing their newest technologies with you in this episode.7 top technologies for technical education in...2023-12-1247 min
Upward with TransfrUpward with Transfr S8E2 — VR Efficacy Studies: What We’re Learning and What Comes NextUnderstanding the effectiveness of VR is a complex process and one that the industry as a whole is only just beginning to grapple with. Here at Transfr, we’ve assembled a team of learning experts to put our own simulations to the test and find out from users of all kinds exactly what works and what can be improved. Join us for an engaging conversation with two of our lead researchers and hear about what we’re discovering in our studies and what’s coming in the future!2023-11-0918 min
Upward with TransfrUpward with Transfr S8E1 — “Is VR Effective?” Understanding Transfr’s VR Efficacy StudiesSome of the questions we never stop hearing are “Is VR effective?” and “Does VR really work?” To answer these questions, Transfr has built up an industry-leading team of learning experts who are conducting a series of efficacy studies with a wide array of groups. In this exciting, in-depth conversation, we sit down with two of our lead researchers to discuss the work they’re doing as well as the rigorous academic standards and processes they’re using.2023-10-2615 min
The Chad & Cheese - EspañolEl apetito por la destrucción de LinkedIn y el nuevo lápiz labial de IndeedEste episodio podría haber sido un álbum doble porque está tan lleno de contenido increíble... Chad & Cheese: The White Album, por así decirlo. Estamos hablando de despidos en Snagajob y Meta, de hecho diciendo a los clientes: "No hay nada que ver aquí", LinkedIn abrazando sus Guns 'n' Roses internos, OpenAI apuntando al iPhone de Apple, Tesla poniéndose nervioso por la huelga del UAW, ¿Quién? d Ya' Rather con Hiring Branch y los "cobóticos" de Transfr y Chipotle, robots colaborativos que trabajan con los humanos, en lugar de reemplazarlos. Es un buen complemento a la automat...2023-10-1351 min
The Chad & Cheese - DeutschLinkedIns Appetite for Destruction und Indeeds neuer LippenstiftDiese Folge hätte ein Doppelalbum sein können, sie steckt so voller erstaunlicher Inhalte ... Chad & Cheese: The White Album, wenn man so will. Wir reden über Entlassungen bei Snagajob und Meta, Indeed sagt seinen Kunden: „Hier gibt es nichts zu sehen“, LinkedIn begrüßt seine inneren Guns 'n' Roses, OpenAI nimmt Apples iPhone ins Visier, Tesla wird wegen des UAW-Streiks nervös, Who's d Ya' Rather mit Hiring Branch und Transfr und Chipotles „Cobotics“, kollaborativen Robotern, die mit Menschen arbeiten, anstatt sie zu ersetzen. Es ist eine schöne Ergänzung zur Chippy- und Autocado-Automatisierung von Chipotle. Trinken Sie alles aus, d...2023-10-1356 min
HR Collection PlaylistLinkedIn's Appetite for Destruction & Indeed's New LipstickThis episode could've been a double album it's so full of amazing content ... Chad & Cheese: The White Album, if you will. We're talkin' layoffs at Snagajob and Meta, Indeed telling customers, "There's nothing to see here," LinkedIn embracing its inner Guns 'n' Roses, OpenAI taking aim at Apple's iPhone, Tesla getting nervous about the UAW strike, Who'd Ya' Rather with Hiring Branch and Transfr and Chipotle's "cobotics," collaborative robots that work with, rather than replace, humans. It's a nice compliment to Chipotle’s Chippy and Autocado automation. Drink it all in, because the boys are travelin' for the next 2 we...2023-10-0657 min
The Chad & Cheese PodcastLinkedIn's Appetite for Destruction & Indeed's New LipstickThis episode could've been a double album it's so full of amazing content ... Chad & Cheese: The White Album, if you will. We're talkin' layoffs at Snagajob and Meta, Indeed telling customers, "There's nothing to see here," LinkedIn embracing its inner Guns 'n' Roses, OpenAI taking aim at Apple's iPhone, Tesla getting nervous about the UAW strike, Who'd Ya' Rather with Hiring Branch and Transfr and Chipotle's "cobotics," collaborative robots that work with, rather than replace, humans. It's a nice compliment to Chipotle’s Chippy and Autocado automation. Drink it all in, because the boys are travelin' for the next 2 we...2023-10-0657 minThe Chad & Cheese PodcastShredded: ADP, EEOC, Randstad, Visier, JobSync, Daxtra, Factorial, Fuell, Transfr & MoreThe Shred is a weekly roundup of who’s raised funds, who’s been acquired and who’s on the move in the world of recruitment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.2023-10-0507 min
TechCrunch Startup NewsTransfr, a VR platform for workforce training, raises $40MTransfr, a startup creating VR tools for training and career development, today announced that it raised $40 million in a Series C round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-10-0205 min
XRA Immersive InsightsReality Check: XR's Role in a Modern and Flexible U.S. WorkforceOn this episode of our policy-focused mini-series, “Reality Check,” XRA’s CEO Elizabeth Hyman fills in for Joan O’Hara to explore how a modern and diverse workforce can contribute to U.S. competitiveness globally. Liz joins Chike Aguh, the Former Chief Innovation Officer at the U.S. Department of Labor along with Bharanidharan Rajakumar, CEO of the VR workforce training company Transfr. Their discussion dives into how immersive technologies can help build a future-proof workforce over the next several decades and what both government and the private sector can do to help spur this critical transition in our economy.2023-09-0827 min
#TransformTrauma, a Podcast for the Trauma-Informed MovementTrauma-Informed Women's HealthContent warning re: sexual assault and medical traumaA trauma-informed care model revolutionizes women's healthcare by acknowledging and responding to patients' trauma experiences to meet them where they are—not where a provider expects them to be. This approach promotes understanding, empathy, equity, and compassion, enhancing how patients perceive and receive healthcare. Fostering a safe and accepting environment that encourages open communication can also help healthcare providers better address their trauma, including burnout and professional bias. Adopting trauma-informed policies and practices is crucial for women's long-term physical, emotional, and psychological health.HOSTS: CTIPP's Whi...2023-09-0552 min
Upward with TransfrUpward with Transfr S7E1 — Nontraditional Career Paths: Yun Jin RhoEvery nontraditional career path deals with overcoming challenges. Yun Jin’s story has twists and turns she never saw coming, which profoundly changed the way she approaches understanding each individual learner. Don’t miss her inspiring story!2023-06-2023 min
Upward with TransfrUpward with Transfr S6E2: Flying High — Training the Next Generation of Aviation Mechanics with VRThe aviation maintenance sector is poised to have a lot of open roles to fill in the coming years. So how can educators and workforce agencies help fill those gaps? On this episode, hear from Transfr's own Brian Hartz (Business Owner, Virtual Training Facility) as well as Emily Perks (Employer Services Manager at Man-Tra-Con) and Karen Johnson (Associate Professor and Program Coordinator, Aviation Technologies at SIU Carbondale and VP and Journal Editor ATEC) as they discuss the state of the industry and how VR sims can help people get into well-paying jobs in this high-growth field.2023-06-1224 min
Upward with TransfrUpward with Transfr S6E1: How We Built the Future of Aviation Maintenance TrainingA lack of trained, certified aviation mechanics spells disaster for transportation, logistics, shipping, and a host of other industries. It's going to take the right tech and the right people to help train the future of this vital sector. For this episode, we're joined by Transfr instructional designer Jeff Hodson and Southern Illinois University professor (among other numerous titles) Karen Johnson for an fun, informative dive into how we turned Karen's years of experience into a series of in-depth sims that align with FAA Part 147.2023-06-0520 min
All In a Day's Work with Dean CraigAll in a Day's Work-EP6-Tanner EnsignEver thought of becoming a Professional Salesperson? Neither had Tanner Ensign, but that's what he does. He's really good at it and loves it. Not to mention the lifestyle this career affords him.Tanner is a salesperson for Transfr VR. You can check them out here> VR Training Solutions for Workforce Development - Transfr (transfrinc.com) This podcast is brought to you by Willamette Workforce Partnership. To learn about the great work of WWP, check out their website>> https://willwp.org/ 2023-05-3054 min
Upward with TransfrUpward with Transfr S5E1 — Nontraditional Career Paths: Ryan McLaughlinInstead of going college, Transfr Creative Producer Ryan McLaughlin went on tour. Join us on a journey through his unique background, complete with ups, downs, and an inside look into the life of a working musician and producer. It's a story of how life can take you to unexpected places and bring you where you need to be.2023-05-0823 min
Upward with TransfrUpward with Transfr S4E2: A Brighter Tomorrow in HealthcareThe challenges for present and future healthcare workers are great, but tools like VR training are helping level the playing field. Hear from Transfr's Head of Health Sciences, Lori Hardie, and Senior Experience Designer Sydney Beaumont how VR sims can help these essential workers get the reps they need to master vital skills. Plus nursing director Lori Yates-Hodges and Registered Nurse Sydney Denstorff help us understand how this kind of training can positively impact education for frontline healthcare workers and improve patient outcomes.2023-04-1720 min
Upward with TransfrUpward with Transfr S4E1: Building the Future of Healthcare TrainingHealthcare is in crisis: Fallout from the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with older professionals aging out of the industry, have created a looming wave of vacancies in this vital industry. Only a combination of human effort and technology can help stem the tide. Hear Transfr's Head of Health Sciences, Lori Hardie, and Sydney Beaumont, a Senior Experience Designer take us through how we're building the future of VR healthcare training. We're also joined by nursing director Lori Yates-Hodges and Registered Nurse Sydney Denstorff for a firsthand account of conditions in the field from people presently working in...2023-04-1021 min
Upward with TransfrUpward with Transfr S3E2 — Nontraditional Career Paths: Jeanine A DeFalco, PhDJeanine A DeFalco, PhD, is Transfr's Director of Instructional Design, but getting here was anything but a straight path! Explore her story, from theater and retail to a PhD and career in learning science, in this fast-paced, compelling interview. You'll leave with a new appreciate for the power of data and storytelling.2023-03-2720 min
Upward with TransfrUpward with Transfr S3E1 — Nontraditional Career Paths: Bharani RajakumarTransfr founder and CEO Bharani Rajakumar's family immigrated to the US when he a small child. Growing up, he did a wide array of jobs before eventually founding Transfr. Check out his inspiring story and hear his vision for a world where there are more diverse pathways towards career success and upward mobility in this fun, thought-provoking chat!2023-03-1314 min
Upward with TransfrUpward with Transfr S2E2: All About Manufacturing Month and the Future of the IndustryManufacturing is surging back here in the USA, but not everyone knows it — especially not young people just entering the workforce, as well as job seekers of all ages who could swell the ranks of this critical industry. Transfr sims give learners of all stripes the skills they need to tackle the manufacturing jobs of the future, but who else is out there forwarding this vital mission? We're joined this episode by Transfr's own Mitch Dickey (Government Relations Manager) and, from the Illinois Manufacturers Association, Vice President of Education and Workforce Policy, Sarah Hartwick. We discussed Manufacturing Month and th...2023-02-1332 min
The WorkEpisode 16: Career Exploration and VR Training: Mitch Dickey(Transfr), Andy Melvin (CACC), Carter Pickett and Joan Gonzalez (CACC), Allison Tedrick (Former CACC student)Send us a textBrought to you by Capital Area Career Center. Telling the stories of CACC, career and technical education, and workforce development throughout Central Illinois. Featuring Mitch Dickey(Transfr), Andy Melvin (CACC), Carter Pickett and Joan Gonzalez (CACC students), Allison Tedrick (Former CACC student).2023-02-1054 min