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XR Today
XR Leaders Speak on Samsung, LG, Apple Entering XR Device Marketplace
Watch on YouTube.XR Today's Rory Greener is joined by a group of experts in this episode of Big XR News.In this episode, we're joined by:Amy Peck, CEO of EndevourXR Jay Latta, Speaker and Founder of The FusionistsKevin O’Donovan, Co-Chair VRARA Industrial Metaverse & Digital Twin Committee, VRARAJennifer Wolf, Executive Officer, Learning Technology Standards Committee at the IEEE In this discussion, they go over the year ahead, including upcoming industry events, hardware release, and software launches.Thanks for...
2024-03-19
1h 02
Everything VR & AR
Tom Emrich, Director of Product AR Platforms at Niantic
This week the VRARA podcast team welcomes back Tom Emrich. Tom is Director of Product, AR Platforms at Niantic. Tom leads product strategy and development of Niantic’s Lightship Unity SDK (ARDK), WebAR platform (8th Wall), and AR Ads. Come listen as we catch up with Tom and discuss the advancements Niantic continues to bring to the AR development space. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/tom-emrich-niantic Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. www.8thwall.com www.lightship.dev...
2023-11-09
57 min
XR Today
Discussing Digital Twins with VRARA's Kevin O'Donovan
XR Today’s Demond Cureton hosts Kevin O'Donovan, VRARA Co-Chair, Industrial Metaverse and Digital Twins.In our interview, we discuss the following:Updates on the industrial metaverse across companies like Siemens and GE DigitalThe value of digital twins and their use cases across industry verticalsComparative adoption rates for industrial vs consumer metaverse technologies
2023-08-09
23 min
Everything VR & AR
Nima Zeighami, Director of Product for Leia Inc.
On this week’s episode we are joined by Nima Zeighami. Nima is the Director of Product for Leia Inc. where he architects the company’s strategy and manages development across its entire product line. Listen as we discuss how he grew into the field of immersive technology and the ways Leia Inc. is creating new innovation in our field. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/nima-zeighami-leia Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. https://www.leiainc.com/ Leia Inc. Debuts...
2023-06-29
48 min
XR Today
The Latest Big News on Improbable, Apple Vision Pro, and Meta Quest 3
In this episode of Big XR NEWS, Demond Cureton, Senior Journalist, XR Today, welcomes some of XR's top analysts to talk about the latest news from across the industry.Our guests include:-Kevin O’Donovan, Co-Chair, VRARA Industrial Metaverse and -Digital Twin Committee // Tech Evangelist-Jay Latta, CEO and Founder, STINT // Speaker and Futurist-Florian Carls, Chapter President Munich, VRARA-David Ware, Film Production Professional-Rory Greener, Technology Journalist, XR TodayIn our discussion, we cover the following:- Leveraging partnerships to develop serious gaming metaverse infrastructure fo...
2023-06-29
47 min
Everything VR & AR
Steve Lukas, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
We are joined this week by Steve Lukas. Steve is the Director of Product Management, XR Ecosystem at Qualcomm and heads up Developer Experience for Snapdragon Spaces. He is helping to lead this team to develop and create amazing tools, software and SDKs for headworn immersive platforms. Listen in as we talk about his experience and what Qualcomm is doing to push the Immersive Tech field forward. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/steve-lukas-qualcomm Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. http://sp...
2023-06-15
39 min
Everything VR & AR
Tony Liao, University of Houston
This week we are joined by Dr. Tony Liao, director of the new CougAR lab at the University of Houston (www.uhcougARlab.com). Dr. Liao has taken over as the program coordinator for the Digital Media program at UH, introducing brand new AR/VR courses to the UH curriculum, and expanding the program toward what he believes is the future of Digital Media. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/tony-liao-CougAR Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode: VR and Children: Could the V...
2023-05-26
49 min
Everything VR & AR
Damir First, CCO & Co-Founder of Matterless Studios
This week we are so excited to be joined by Damir First. Damir is the Co-Founder and CCO of Matterless Studios, a cutting-edge startup that is pioneering the field of augmented reality gaming. Listen as we talk through the ways AR and immersive technology can help to pave the way for more meaningful and unique shared experiences. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/damir-first-matterless Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode: https://matterless.com/ https://thecyberdelicpodcast.buzzsprout.com/
2023-05-19
54 min
Everything VR & AR
Liv Erickson, Director of Mozilla Hubs
This week we are joined by Liv Erickson. Liv leads the team building Mozilla Hubs, an open source immersive virtual world platform that provides decentralized technology for creating online 3D social VR worlds. Listen in as we discuss the ever evolving world of technology and the ways we can bring different people and projects together to make that technological evolution more meaningful. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/liv-erickson-mozilla Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. http://mozilla.org http://hub...
2023-05-11
54 min
Everything VR & AR
Roderick Kennedy, Founder of Simul and Creator of Teleport VR
We are joined in this episode by Roderick Kennedy. Roderick is the Founder of Simul and Creator of Teleport VR, a purpose-built network protocol for XR. Listen in as we discuss how early work on the PSVR led Roderick to ask important questions around VR rendering and ways we can improve VR experiences to expand the potential of a true “Spatial Internet.” Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/roderick-kennedy-teleportVR Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. https://teleportvr.io/ htt...
2023-05-09
1h 01
Everything VR & AR
Ibrahim Jilani, Global Director & Industry Leader at UL Solutions
We are delighted to have Ibrahim Jilani return to the podcast. In a follow up to his 2021 episode, Ibrahim takes us through UL’s continuing efforts in establishing UL8400 safety standards around immersive technologies. We discuss with Ibrahim what that progress has looked like since we last spoke and how a focus on legislation is critical in helping to move forward these safety regulations for consumer electronics. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/ibrahim-jilani-ULsolutions Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode: ...
2023-04-28
56 min
Everything VR & AR
Guido Meardi, CEO of V-Nova
This week Tyler and Sophia are joined by Guido Meardi. Guido is the CEO of V-Nova, a London-based deep tech company dedicated to improving data compression through game-changing use of AI and parallel processing. Listen as we delve deep into the more technical aspects of XR and associated computational processes. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/guido-meardi-vnova Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. www.v-nova.com https://campaign.v-nova.com/lcevc-world-cup-showcase https://www.v-nova.com/london-based-ip-and-software-company/press/ Follow us on...
2023-03-30
57 min
Everything VR & AR
Robert Signore, President of Thrive Pavilion
This week’s guest is Robert Signore. Robert is the President of Thrive Pavilion. Thrive Pavilion is a non-profit organization that operates in Social VR providing real-time social activities in computer generated spaces to help older adults overcome the negative impacts of social isolation. Listen as we speak with Robert about the use of VR Technology to grow social relationships and tap into demographics that are often overlooked in the VR field. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/robert-signore-thrive-pavilion Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode.
2023-03-23
49 min
Everything VR & AR
Alex Herrity, Co-Founder of Anima
Ever wanted to own a piece of “living” art? This week we are joined by Alex Herrity, Co-Founder of Anima. Anima is a company developing a platform and protocol for ownable, blockchain-based AR objects. Listen as we go through Alex’s unique experiences in game development and what led to the formation of this unique, creator driven platform. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/alex-herrity-anima Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. www.anima.supply Follow us on Social M...
2023-03-16
54 min
Everything VR & AR
Greg Tarnacki, CEO & Founder of 18Loop
Continuing on our exploration of XR technology and healthcare, we are joined this week by Greg Tarnacki. Greg is the CEO & Founder of 18Loop, a non-profit organization doing incredible work for young cancer patients. 18Loop deploys VR to children with cancer to help them tolerate treatment, recover and thrive. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/greg-tarnacki-18loop Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. https://www.newswire.com/news/18loop-announces-a-new-focus-on-vr-learning-for-its-kids-with-cancer-21756234 www.18loop.org Follow us on Soc...
2023-02-23
41 min
Everything VR & AR
Pia Behmuaras, Foretell Reality
This week we are delighted to be joined by Pia Behmuaras, Product Manager & Experience Designer with Foretell Reality. Pia is a multimedia artist and VR therapy advocate who leads initiatives related to mental health and wellbeing in her work. Listen as we discuss the intersection of VR/AR with medical therapies and how virtual spaces can better humanize treatment. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/pia-behmuaras-foretell-reality Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. https://foretellreality.com/ Follow us...
2023-02-16
53 min
Everything VR & AR
Andrew Bennett, Mass Market 5G Products at AT&T
We are joined again by our friend Andrew Bennett who we spoke with at the Immerse Global Summit in Miami this past December. Andrew leads AT&T’s Mass Market 5G Monetization team responsible for identifying opportunities to harness the power of 5G. Join us as we speak about his start in the field and the ways that 5G will play a critical role in in industry growth. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/andrew-bennett-ATT-5G Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. ...
2023-01-26
1h 01
Everything VR & AR
2022 Immerse Global Summit Recap Part 3
The VR/AR Association podcast continues its Immersed Global Summit Recap Series. This week’s episode is the final episode of our recap of the amazing talent and individuals at the Immerse Global Summit in Miami, Florida at the beginning of December last year. Our guests span a wide range of professionals in the VR/AR space, each sharing with us a small window into their industry knowledge and experience. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/immerse-global-summit-2022-part3 Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode.
2023-01-12
36 min
Everything VR & AR
Vanessa Mullin, Director of Gaming, Metaverse and Social at Agora
As we continue to lead into Immerse Global Summit Miami 2022, we are joined this week by Vanessa Mullin. Vanessa is the Director of Gaming, Metaverse and Social at Agora and also serves as chair for VRARA's Metaverse Committee. Listen as we step through her unique background and hear her insight into the metaverse industry. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/vanessa-mullin-agora Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. https://www.agora.io/en/ https://www.womeningames.org/ Follow us on Soc...
2022-12-01
40 min
Everything VR & AR
Adrian Moise, PhD, Founder and CEO of Aequilibrium
Tyler & Sophia are joined this week by Adrian Moise, Founder and CEO of Aequilibrium. Aequilibrium is an award-winning digital services and consulting provider. Listen as we discuss Adrian’s experience and background that helped to improve his understanding of immersive technology that led to the creation of his company. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/adrian-moise-aequilibrium Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. https://aequilibrium.com/category/blog/ https://aequilibrium.com/impact-of-xr-training-across-industries/ https://aequilibrium.com/immersion-xrs-unlocking-personalized-commerce/ Follow us on Social Media: A...
2022-11-25
55 min
Everything VR & AR
Jason McGuigan, Head of Commercial VR at Lenovo
Sophia and Tyler are joined this week by Jason McGuigan. Jason is the Head of Commercial VR at Lenovo and will be giving a presentation at the upcoming Immerse Global Summit. Listen as we discuss practical uses for VR and the expanding world of metaverse technologies that Lenovo is focussed on. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/Jason-mcguigan-lenovo Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. https://techtoday.lenovo.com/ww/en/solutions/thinkreality Follow us on Social Media: Jason McG...
2022-11-17
46 min
Everything VR & AR
Adam Sidwell, Founder & Head of Studio for Future House Studios
This week’s guest is Adam Sidwell. Adam is the Founder and Head of Studio for Future House Studios. Future House is an “award-winning Metaverse creation company.” Listen as Adam discusses his background working in the film industry and how that informed his exploration of immersive tech and guided the evolution of Future House Studios. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/Adam-Sidwell-Future-House Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. https://www.futurehousestudios.com/ Follow us on Social Media: Adam S...
2022-11-10
45 min
Everything VR & AR
Sean Hurwitz, Founder & CEO of PIXO VR
This week’s episode features Sean Hurwitz, Founder & CEO of PIXO VR. PIXO VR's platform is an all-in-one solution for virtual and augmented reality training. With PIXO VR, Sean has been helping companies transform their training programs and usher in new advancements in workplace education. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/sean-hurwitz-pixovr Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. https://pixovr.com/ Follow us on Social Media: Sean Hurwitz: LinkedIn / Twitter Tyler Gates: LinkedIn / Twitter Sophia Moshasha: LinkedIn / Twitter VRARA D...
2022-10-28
40 min
Everything VR & AR
Nathaniel Hunter, CIO of InfiniteWorld
This week’s episode features Nathaniel Hunter. Nathaniel is the CIO of InfinteWorld, a leading Web3 and Metaverse infrastructure company that helps brands drive consumer engagement and experiences with digital content. Listen as we talk about Nathaniel's humble beginnings selling comics to his growth into the world of VR/AR technology. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/nathaniel-hunter-infiniteworld Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. https://infinite.world/ Follow us on Social Media: Nathaniel Hunter: LinkedIn / Twitter Tyler Gates: Linke...
2022-10-21
40 min
Everything VR & AR
Sid Desai, Founder & CEO of RocketVR Health
This week we are joined by Sid Desai. Sid is the Founder & CEO of RocketVR Health. RocketVR Health is pioneering the space of VR Therapeutics using VR-guided mindfulness. In this episode we discuss VR Mindfulness as a tool for healthcare providers, innovation in the digital therapeutics realm and how this technology furthers our understanding of care. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/sid-desai-RocketVR Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. https://www.rocketvr.health/ Follow us on Social Media: Sid Des...
2022-10-14
48 min
XR Today
VRARA CEO Points to Miami for Next IGS Gathering
XR Today's David Dungay hosts Nathan Pettyjohn, CEO, VRARA at the IGS 2022 Europe.In this session, we discuss the following:Highlights from IGS EuropeThe value of community in XRLooking forward to IGS Miami
2022-10-12
06 min
Everything VR & AR
Dmitry Kornilov, CEO of FFFACE.ME
This week, Tyler and Sophia are joined by Dmitry Kornilov, CEO and co-founder of the award winning tech studio, FFFACE.ME. Dmitry describes himself as an innovation marketing futurist and has over 13 years of industry experience. Listen as we discuss immersive branded experiences, digital fashion and future of Web 3 communications. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/Dmitry-Kornilov-fffaceme Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. https://ffface.me Follow us on Social Media: Dmytro Kornilov: LinkedIn / Twitter Tyler Gates: LinkedIn / Twi...
2022-09-29
53 min
Everything VR & AR
“Road to Madeira” (Amsterdam) - A VRARA Mini-Series
This special episode continues our unique, four part mini-series, “Road to Madeira”. In this series, Nathan Pettyjohn (CEO Immerse Growth Network, President VR/AR Association) interviews creatives and industry leaders on location at conferences across Europe, leading up to the Immerse Global Summit starting on September 28th. Listen as we highlight the incredible innovations happening in immersive tech around the world!Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/road-to-madeira-amsterdam Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. https://www.immerseglobalnetwork.com/igs-europe https://www.dreamchip.de/home...
2022-09-16
12 min
Everything VR & AR
Nils Pihl, CEO of Auki Labs and Matterless Studios - Part Two
This week is part 2 of our discussion with Nils Pihl. Nils is a “Swedish entrepreneur, behavioral engineer and social transhumanist specializing in the intersection of modern technology and human behavior.” Listen as Nils takes us on a three part series discussing the human element of technological innovation. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/nils-pihl-auki-labs-part-two Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. https://www.thearshow.com/podcast/134-nils-pihl https://anchor.fm/block-party/episodes/Why-Augmented-Reality-will-Dominate-the-Metaverse-Interview-w-CEO--Founder-Nils-Pihl-of-Auki-Labs-e1fi347 https://auki.medium.com/the...
2022-09-08
52 min
Everything VR & AR
Brian Schriner & Carlos Fueyo, Florida International University
This week we are joined by Brian Schriner, Dean of the FIU College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts (CARTA) and Carlose Fueyo, Knight Foundation Innovator in residence at CARTA. Listen as we discuss how CARTA has fully emerged in building and feeding the tech growth in Miami, one of the most dynamic and multicultural cities in the world.Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/florida-international-university-CARTA Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. https://carta.fiu.edu/ Follow us on Social Media:...
2022-08-26
49 min
Everything VR & AR
Nathan Pettyjohn & Anne-Marie Enns, Immerse Global Summit
On this week’s podcast we enjoy the company of VR/AR Association’s very own Nathan Pettyjohn & Anne-Marie Enns. Nathan is the CEO Immerse Growth Network and President VR/AR Association, while Anne-Marie serves as Executive Producer of the VR/AR Global Summit. Listen as we talk with them about the upcoming European summit and the incredible opportunity the event presents for the immersive technology field. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/vrara-immerse-global-summit Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. https://www.immers...
2022-08-18
42 min
Everything VR & AR
Hakan Satiroglu, VP of Strategy at The Glimpse Group
This week we are joined by our friend Hakan Satiroglu. Hakan serves as the VP of Strategy of the Glimpse Group as well as the General Manager of XR Terra. Listen as we speak about education technology and the ways that AR/VR are shifting how we approach educational systems and expanding our means of connecting with one another. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/hakan-satiroglu-glimpse Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. https://www.theglimpsegroup.com/ https://www.xrterra.com/ ...
2022-08-04
54 min
Everything VR & AR
Raghu, Bathina CEO of Conquest VR & Future World Studios
Joining us this week is Raghu Bathina, CEO of Conquest VR & Future World Studios. Raghu speaks on how his background in healthcare informed his desire to find ways to bring a more immersive experience to the world of VR, with particular focus on audio fidelity. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/raghu-bathina-conquestvr Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. www.conquestvr.com Case Studies: https://vimeo.com/379503306 https://vimeo.com/379504350 Follow us on Social Media: Raghu Bathina: LinkedIn / Twitter / Facebook Tyler Gates: LinkedIn / Twitter S...
2022-07-14
54 min
Everything VR & AR
Jason Yim, Founder & CEO of Trigger XR
For this week’s episode, we are joined by the founder & CEO of Trigger XR, Jason Yim. Trigger XR is an award-winning XR agency that creates AR, MR and VR experiences that connect people to brands, sports, entertainment and ecommerce. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/jason-yim-triggerxr Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. http://www.triggerxr.com/ Follow us on Social Media: Jason Yim: LinkedIn Tyler Gates: LinkedIn / Twitter Sophia Moshasha: LinkedIn / Twitter VRARA DC: LinkedIn / Twitter Subscribe to the podcast where...
2022-07-07
35 min
Everything VR & AR
Andrew Hawken, CEO & Founder of Mesmerise VR
This week, we are joined by Andrew Hawken, CEO and Co-Founder of Mesmerise VR. Mesmerise is a company that enables immersive, enterprise-level events, meetings, and conferences through virtual reality. Mesmerise is leading the way in creating VR experiences that will come to define our digital lives in the metaverse. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/andrew-hawken-mesmerise Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. https://www.mesmerisevr.com Follow us on Social Media: Andrew Hawken: LinkedIn / Twitter Tyler Gates: LinkedIn / Twitter Sophia Moshasha: LinkedIn / T...
2022-06-30
53 min
Everything VR & AR
Brandon Naids, CEO of Talon Simulations
For this week’s episode, we are joined by Brandon Naids, CEO and co-founder of Talon Simulations. Based in Orlando, FL, Talon Simulations develops XR vehicle simulators for entertainment centers and training institutes, creating immersive and realistic experiences at a price point that is more accessible to larger audiences. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/brandon-naids-talon-simulations Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. https://youtu.be/q97gEpGbf98 https://www.talonsimulations.com/ Follow us on Social Media: Brandon Naids: LinkedIn / Twitter Tyler Gates: Lin...
2022-06-23
38 min
Everything VR & AR
David Whelan, Founder and CEO of Engage XR Holdings
We are joined this week by David Whelan, Founder and CEO of Engage XR Holdings. Formerly Immersive VR Education, Engage XR is an award-winning VR/AR software firm focused on building a metaverse for businesses enabling employee collaboration and events. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/david-whelan-engage Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. https://engagevr.io/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITtz7ErWhMs Follow us on Social Media: David Whelan: LinkedIn Tyler Gates: LinkedIn / Twitter Sophia Moshasha: LinkedIn / Twitter VRARA DC: LinkedIn / Twit...
2022-06-16
49 min
Everything VR & AR
Sammy Popat, Interim Director at MAVRIC, University of Maryland
This week we are joined by Sammy Popat, the Interim Director of the University of Maryland's MAVRIC Program. Sammy expands on the goals of the MAVRIC program, and the broader adoption of XR across the University of Maryland. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/sammy-popat-umd Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. https://mavric.umd.edu/ https://umd.edu/ Follow us on Social Media: Sammy Popat: LinkedIn / Twitter Tyler Gates: LinkedIn / Twitter Sophia Moshasha: LinkedIn / Twitter VRARA DC: LinkedIn / Twitter Subscribe to the podcast wherever podc...
2022-06-09
59 min
Everything VR & AR
Ben Taft, Mira Labs
Today we are joined by Ben Taft, CEO and Founder of Mira Labs creator of the Prism Pro AR head mounted display hardware. Ben shares his story as a pioneer in the immersive tech industry and the use of AR in the workplace. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/ben-taft-miralabs Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. Mira's Company Website Get to know Mira https://blog.mirareality.com/get-to-know-mira-e04f7f90270c Deploying Technology to Deskless Workers https://blog.mirareality.com/deploying-technology-to-deskless-workers-82ffcb249625 How An AR S...
2022-06-02
29 min
The Digital Health Voice
The Digital Health Voice - Episode 18 - Sana Farid
Episode number 18 takes us to the Middle East and into the realm of Extended Reality as we meet with Dr Sana Farid, a surgeon in training who also happens to be the President of the Middle East Chapter of the VRAR Association. Furthermore, she is also the Co-Chair of the Healthcare Committee within this same association. You could feel Sana's passion and emotion to bring out the best of healthcare technology and ensure that we work as hard as we can to communicate the beneficial aspects of Digital Health and MedTech. We were truly struck by the stories that...
2022-05-27
29 min
Everything VR & AR
Matt Coppinger, VMware
This week we sat down with Matt Coppinger, the Director of Product Management at VMware. Matt discusses the history of VMware and their transition into the VR industry. We also touch on the importance of equal distribution of XR technology to enterprises across industry. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/matt-coppinger-vmware Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. https://www.vmware.com/ Follow us on Social Media: Matt Coppinger: LinkedIn / Twitter Tyler Gates: LinkedIn / Twitter Sophia Moshasha: LinkedIn / Twitter VRARA DC: LinkedIn / Twitter Subs...
2022-05-26
58 min
Everything VR & AR
Christoph Fleischmann, Founder of Arthur Technologies
This week we speak with Christoph Fleischmann, Founder of Arthur Technologies. Arthur is changing the way major companies operate through the use of VR meeting spaces and collaboration. Listen in as Christoph explores what the future of the office space may look like. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/christoph-fleischmann Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. https://www.arthur.digital/ https://www.globenewswire.com/en/search/organization/Arthur%2520Technologies%2520Inc%C2%A7 Follow us on Social Media: Christoph Fleischmann: LinkedIn Tyler Gates: LinkedIn / Tw...
2022-05-19
53 min
Everything VR & AR
Tom Ffiske, Founder and Editor of Immersive Wire
We are joined by our friend Tom Ffiske, Founder and Editor of Immersive Wire. Tom’s work in immersive technology gives him a unique and deep understanding of the industry as a whole. Listen in as we gain his perspective on the current state of the industry and what he is most excited about. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/tom-ffiske-immersive-wire Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. Book Release: The Metaverse: A Professional’s Guide Follow us on Social Media: Tom Ffiske: LinkedIn / Twitt...
2022-05-12
44 min
Everything VR & AR
Allison Ferenci, Camera IQ Co-Founder and CEO
Allison Ferneci, CEO & Co-Founder of Camera IQ, speaks with Tyler and Sophia about her background in design and how it has led to her creating Camera IQ, an AR creation platform for brands. Allison also touches on the importance of democratizing immersive technology and putting tools in the hands of creators. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/allison-ferenci-camera-iq Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. https://cameraiq.com/ If you want to see some of the experiences that Camera IQ creates in action, check out th...
2022-05-05
44 min
Everything VR & AR
Alen Paul Silverrstieen, ImagineAR
This week we are joined by Alen Paul Silverrstieen, CEO & President of ImagineAR & FameDays Inc. Alen shares his take on the use of immersive technology in the Sports & Entertainment industry and touches on the importance of using AR to connect and engage with fans and communities all over the world. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/alen-paul-silverrstieen-imaginear Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. https://imaginear.com/media https://famedays.com/ Follow us on Social Media: Alen Paul Silverrstieen: LinkedIn Tyler Gates: LinkedIn / Twitter Sophia Mosh...
2022-04-28
42 min
Everything VR & AR
Kyle Rand, CEO and Founder of Rendever
This week we are joined by Kyle Rand, CEO and Founder of Rendever, which leverages VR to address various issues among senior populations like social isolation. Kyle shares his passion for using VR as a tool for impact. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/kyle-rand-rendever Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. https://www.rendever.com/ https://www.rendever.com/rendeverfit Follow us on Social Media: Kyle Rand: LinkedIn Tyler Gates: LinkedIn / Twitter Sophia Moshasha: LinkedIn / Twitter VRARA DC: LinkedIn / Twitter Subscribe to the podcast wher...
2022-04-21
48 min
Coffey & Code
Let's Talk XR Innovation with Amy Hedrick, CEO & Co-Founder @ Cleanbox Tech
Episode #38: On today's episode, I will be talking about innovation in XR with Amy Hedrick, CEO & Co-Founder of Cleanbox Technology! This conversation explores the exciting innovations in XR & how Cleanbox Technology is providing solutions to keep headsets (HMDs) germ-free. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in learning more about XR! About Amy Hedrick: Amy Hedrick is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Cleanbox Technology. Her strategy for building a thriving business by solving a real-world problem, and her vision for creating a global impact brand with reach across multiple industries, has grown...
2022-04-20
34 min
Everything VR & AR
Marc Petit, Unreal Engine at Epic Games
Marc Petit, VP of Unreal Engine Ecosystems at Epic Games, shares his journey that started with his career in early graphic content creation in the late 80s and has now led to the creation of immersive content at Unreal Engine. Marc also touches on the mission of Epic Games and the vital role that newly released Unreal Engine 5 plays in bringing their vision to life. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/marc-petit-epic Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. Building the Open Metaverse Podcast Follow u...
2022-04-14
1h 06
Everything VR & AR
Terry Schussler, Deutsche Telekom
Terry Schussler, Senior Director of XR and Metaverse at Deutsche Telekom joins us to talk about the hubraum Snapdragon Spaces Program that is currently accepting applications. Terry shares the vision of this program which is to support innovators across the XR industry through providing mentorship and access to major partnerships and technology resources. Follow the link below to learn more. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/terry-schussler Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode. https://www.thevrara.com/blog2/2022/3/15/afex0two7556zheb5wa9wzzcvey32k h...
2022-04-07
51 min
The Project Login Podcast
Caroline Dennis
These are some Organizations/Resources that Caroline wanted to share with listeners:BlockBeam A free Blockchain education program for undergrads to help them launch into Blockchain and Fintech careers https://www.blockbeam.io/Darshan.io is a inclusive global talent community for gig and full time job seekers that incentivizes learning and sharing with crypto https://darshana.io/XRWOMEN https://www.xrwomen.com/VRARA https://www.thevrara.com/Boston OWASP a chapter that focuses on Information Application Security has lots of programs, meetups https://owasp.org/www-chapter-boston/MAHacks – the Hackathon is postponed this year but it is for eve...
2022-04-04
35 min
Everything VR & AR
Nathan Pettyjohn and Vishal Shah, Lenovo
This week we are joined by two members of Lenovo’s ThinkReality team: Nathan Pettyjohn, AR/VR Lead and founder of VRARA, and Vishal Shah, GM of AR/VR & Metaverse. Nathan and Vishal share their experience in immersive tech and the strides that are being made at Lenovo. Lenovo will be a Keynote speaker at VRARA’s METAVERSE 2.0 event on March 9th and 10th (registration link is provided below). Links: https://hopin.com/events/metaverse-2-0 https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/ Guests LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishalshah/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan...
2022-03-03
43 min
XR Connections - Extended Reality - XR | AR | VR | MR
Episode 21 with Edwin Rivera of CG1 Solutions and the Miami VRARA on XR Training and Healthcare
EPISODE 021 SHOW NOTES: Edwin Rivera of CG1 Solutions discusses challenges and opportunities in developing and deploying XR training content for Healthcare, the importance of being platform agnostic, how he was inspired to enter the AR space, and the emergence of the Miami area as a tech innovation center. Edwin Rivera CG1 Solutions Total Immersion (Former AR Co.) Metaio Markerless AR Walmart AR Avengers App Hololens PTC ScopeAR Cathy Hackyl Tom Emrich
2022-02-28
26 min
XR-OM
EVANGELISING VIRTUAL REALITY -PRADEEP KHANNA - EX DIRECTOR ASIA PACIFIC VRARA
#vrara #pradeepkhanna #virtualreality #augmentedreality #globalmindset Pradeep Khanna is Executive Director Asia Pacific, Sydney Chapter President & Global Co-Chair Education for the global Virtual Reality Augmented Reality Association. Pradeep is also a founding member of IEEE ICICLE X-Reality for Learning and Performance Augmentation SIG & CEO of Global Mindset He has 30+ years of executive experience and has been a leader for IBM Australia/NZ leveraging India, China, Philippines, Vietnam, Egypt, Romania, Brazil & Argentina. He is Adjunct Professor in Australia, Singapore & India. Pradeep is a regular speaker at international conferences and in the calendar year 2019 has presented in 27 international conferences all over...
2022-02-28
44 min
XR Connections - Extended Reality - XR | AR | VR | MR
XR Connections Ep.20 - Deborah Worrell of Virtual Reality Marketing and the Reality Innovators Network
Deborah Worrell of Virtual Reality Marketing recommends VR collaboration and networking platforms, and discusses the Reality Innovators Network, Digital Twins and IoT, NFTs and virtual goods, and the best sources for keeping up with all things Metaverse. Deborah Worrell Virtual Reality Marketing Reality Innovators Network AltSpace Oculus Roblox Fortnite Spatial Glue Pico Neo 3 Internet of Things Digital T...
2022-02-17
40 min
Cornerstone with Mike Hatten
Cornerstone Episode 5 | Evey Cormican - Next Level Aircraft Training with Virtual Reality
Evey Cormican has been an airline pilot and Captain with United Airlines since 1997. Over the years Evey has led many high profile and key assignments including helping with the integration of Continental and United Airlines, Vice Chairman of Training for the Airline Pilots Association (ALPA) and as a simulator instructor for United Airlines in Houston. Ms. Cormican was selected to serve as Assistant Chief Pilot in 2012 while flying international routes from Houston to South America. She oversaw 2,200 pilots and ensured that aviation safety was of primary importance. She was a senior consultant with Hughes Aerospace Corporation on RNAV...
2022-02-14
33 min
Konferencja HR2022
Kiedy warto wykorzystywać technologię VR w procesach HR? - Kamila Kowalska
Z naszych doświadczeń we współpracy z firmami i działami HR wynika, że obecnie jednym z ich największych wyzwań jest rekrutacja i utrzymanie pracowników.Jak sprawić by rekrutacja była efektywniejsza, jak przyciągnąć pracowników, wreszcie jak dbać o ich rozwój, tak by był skuteczniejszy, ale i tez atrakcyjniejszy?Technologia VR – możemy ją wykorzystać na wiele sposobów w każdym z procesów HR – od rekrutacji, onboardingu, utrzymania i rozwoju, poprzez outplacement czy employer branding.Wielu ludzi myśli o VR jako o „nowej technologii”, która jest droga i być może przez...
2021-12-20
24 min
AR Show with Jason McDowall
Kris Kolo (VRARA) on Mapping, Positioning, and Insights from the VR/AR Association
Kris Kolo is the Global Executive Director of the VR/AR Association, an international organization designed to foster growth, knowledge, and connections between its members.Previously, Kris was an executive at Verizon and Toys R Us, applying AR technology to business needs. At Toys R Us, Kris was working on digital in-store initiatives and shopping solutions, piloting the AR solution from Metaio (acquired by Apple). At Verizon, Kris was responsible for Media, Entertainment, and Location-Based apps & platforms, where he collaborated with Wikitude to integrate AR into Verizon's GPS Navigation. He also launched the Verizon Developer Program. In...
2021-09-07
53 min
The BetaKit Podcast Channel
Ray Walia knows it's Vancouver tech's moment to lose
"This is not just at a federal or provincial level, it's also municipal. The City of Vancouver, in my nine years, hasn't done anything in the tech space." Launch Ventures CEO Ray Walia and VRARA Vancouver President Dan Burgar join to discuss Vancouver tech: with excitement, optimism, and perhaps a sense of foreboding. Sponsored by Nugget.ai. Produced with support from TWG.
2021-06-19
58 min
Over Coffee® | Stories and Resources from the Intersection of Art and Science | Exploring How to Make STEAM Work For You
Components of (XR) Magic
Over Coffee® is on hiatus this week, due to our attendance at the VRARA Global Summit Online. In honor of the summit, here's a special-edition rebroadcast of one of our favorite episodes of 2021, starring Antonia Forster of Unity Technologies. "I would say that the most important learning I've had, is not specific to XR," says Unity Technologies Senior Advocate and XR Technical Specialist for Industry Antonia Forster. And that creative lesson is, in fact, a crucial one. It's also applicable to everyone. That makes it very much like XR--extended reality--itself. Learning to create virtual and augmented-reality experiences may sound intimidating. Howe...
2021-06-07
29 min
Entangled Things
René Schulte Speaks With Entangled Things
In episode 8, Patrick and Ciprian speak with René Schulte of Valorem Reply. The team discuss a Quantum Computing approach to problem solving and how benefits can be found even without Quantum hardware running behind the scenes.René Schulte is Director of Global Innovation at Valorem Reply working with teams across the globe on emerging technologies like 3D volumetric video streaming, the AR Cloud enabling large, cross-platform user experiences with real-world persistence.He is a creative developer and thought leader with a passion for UX and deep technical knowledge from more than 15 years in...
2021-06-01
48 min
XR-OM
VIRTUAL REALITY GAMING IN INDIA- ABHINAV CHOKHAVATIA- CO-FOUNDER : ZATUN GAMES
Abhinav Chokhavatia is the Founder and C.E.O of Zatun, game development and external production studio based out of India. He is also the Co-Lead for Asia Pacific for the VRARA which is one of the leading VR/AR associations globally. As an entrepreneur, Abhinav has rapidly and sustainably brought companies to market while bringing world-class creativity to his enterprise for more than a decade. Today, he runs Zatun, which he grew into a world-renowned brand in the video game industry. Zatun develops its IP’s as well as does work-for-hire. Zatun offers premium quality game art and ga...
2021-05-31
32 min
Over Coffee® | Stories and Resources from the Intersection of Art and Science | Exploring How to Make STEAM Work For You
XR’s Time to Shine
As the VR/AR Global Summit Online is just about to demonstrate, now is an exciting time for XR. From Wednesday, June 2nd through Friday, June 4th, speakers from all over the world will explore new applications of augmented, virtual and extended reality. And there's never been a time when immersive technology is more relevant to daily life. Even as the pandemic ebbs, both consumers and businesses are using VR, AR and extended reality--XR--in new ways. Accordingly, this summer's all-virtual show is themed, "The Time is Now". Sessions start at 7 am, Pacific time, on Wednesday, June 2, and run through the next tw...
2021-05-25
39 min
Over Coffee® | Stories and Resources from the Intersection of Art and Science | Exploring How to Make STEAM Work For You
The Wild: VR Travel, Plus
Over Coffee® is on Easter-week hiatus! Please enjoy this update of one of our favorite VR episodes of 2020 as we look forward to the second annual VRARA Global Summit, in June, 2021! (Photo courtesy of The Wild, and used with permission.) Maybe you can't physically travel, right now. But with The Wild's virtual and extended reality, you can go anywhere. And once you're there, you can play, collaborate and even host a party! In June, 2020 The Wild Founder/CEO Gabe Paez gave a keynote, "The Virtualization of Transportation", at the VR/AR Association's first-ever all-virtual global summit. He offered some exciting ideas...
2021-04-05
26 min
Over Coffee® | Stories and Resources from the Intersection of Art and Science | Exploring How to Make STEAM Work For You
Restructuring Travel–Digitally
Over Coffee® is on Christmas hiatus. Please enjoy this rebroadcast of one of our top podcasts of 2020, and we'll see you in the New Year! (Photograph courtesy of The Wild, and used with permission.) Suppose you needed to present a special creative project in another city. Even without considering the current pandemic, you would still have to deal with: reservations, check-in, luggage, delays, possible jet lag, potential mix-ups... What if, instead, you could simply offer your project virtually? And collaborators could work with you, in mixed reality, to suggest modifications? That's exactly how The Wild Founder/CEO Gabe Paez is reim...
2020-12-21
25 min
Over Coffee® | Stories and Resources from the Intersection of Art and Science | Exploring How to Make STEAM Work For You
An “Inspirited” Means of Education
Over Coffee® is on holiday hiatus. Please enjoy the rebroadcast of one of our most popular episodes of 2020! (Photo courtesy of Aditya Vishwanath, and used with permission.) What if, when you were back in school, you had been able to go inside a microscope? Or witness, firsthand, the destruction of a coral reef? Or even experience life, for a day, as someone from another culture, of a different gender, or of a different age? All of these are possible for today's students, with virtual reality. And education researcher/entrepreneur Aditya Vishwanath is at the forefront of making it happen. Aditya, who...
2020-12-14
28 min
EnsoReal: Paradigm Shifters
Polley Wong: Holistic architecture and healing.
In this episode we talk with Polley Wong. Polley works to merge architecture, technology and interior design. She is the Co-Founder and CEO of VIU.SPACE, a mixed reality firm. She is Co-founder of the WE CREATE GROUP, an architecture and interior design studio. She holds a bachelors degree in computer science and a masters degree in interior design. She chairs the ?ommittee for Architecture, Engeneiring and Construction at the Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality Association (VRARA). And now, here is our conversation with Polley Wong. Music "Flying High" by FREDJI --- ...
2020-10-07
1h 17
Over Coffee® | Stories and Resources from the Intersection of Art and Science | Exploring How to Make STEAM Work For You
Changing the Rules with XR
Innovation in education is critical to our society, says One Digital Consulting Founder and CEO Carlos J. Ochoa. And virtual- and augmented-reality applications are central to his vision for the future. Carlos and his team have already created a number of free digital resources, to empower educators. Carlos, who is both the President of the VR/AR Association's Madrid Chapter and Global Co-Chair of the VRARA Education Commitee, says virtual reality and cultural heritage are his passions. His recent work combines both. One Digital Consulting's YouTube channel includes tours of Russian museums (in 360 video, of course!), and a full playlist...
2020-09-14
33 min
Over Coffee® | Stories and Resources from the Intersection of Art and Science | Exploring How to Make STEAM Work For You
Opening Up the World
(Photo courtesy of VRARA, and used with permission.) How would you like to learn about augmented, virtual and mixed reality, in applications you may never have imagined? And you get to do it virtually, over three days, courtesy of experts from all around the world? That's exactly the opportunity the VR/AR Association would like to offer you, with their upcoming VR/AR Global Summit Online Conference and Expo. (Dates: Wednesday, September 30th through Friday, October 2nd.) This isn't a "tech" conference--more of an exploration of where immersive technology will be showing up in daily life. Think education, sports, the wor...
2020-09-09
29 min
2030 - The sound of future
10. Le realtà artificiali (AR/VR)
Le realtà artificiali (AR/VR) - di Andrea Frollà, con Lorenzo Montagna Quali sono le applicazioni concrete e i tratti distintivi della realtà virtuale e della realtà aumentata? Il cosiddetto "mal di VR" è ancora un ostacolo allo sviluppo del mercato? E ancora, quali saranno gli effetti dell'esperienza pandemica sul futuro di questa tecnologia? La quindicesima puntata di "2030 - The sound of future" sarà l'occasione per disegnare lo stato dell'arte di un tandem tecnologico che ha sempre vissuto di alti e bassI, ma che ora sembra pronto a inaugurare il proprio anno zero. Ovviamente e come sempre, ci sarà spazio...
2020-06-26
27 min
Over Coffee® | Stories and Resources from the Intersection of Art and Science | Exploring How to Make STEAM Work For You
Breaking New Ground–Virtually
With this year's VR/AR Global Summit Online Conference and Expo, the VR/AR Association ventures into new territory. For the first time, their popular conference will be entirely virtual. And the contest focuses on a new audience: everyone who may need to use immersive technology in the future. In other words, everyone. Another first? Access to the three-day conference is free. And it's going to be unlike any other conference. As of today, more than 200 speakers and exhibitors are confirmed. More than 50,000 attendees have received invitations. The virtual format will allow for networking, and collaboration, with attendees all over the w...
2020-05-18
24 min
Everything VR & AR
Chapter Spotlight: Los Angeles & Cleanbox Technologies
Tyler and Sophia catch up with VRARA LA chapter President, Cynthia Feemster as well as their member, Amy Hedrick of Cleanbox Technologies about the incredible work they are doing to provide hygienic tools for keeping immersive reality hardware free from contagions. The kicker? Cleanbox is also a great example of an immersive technology company who has shifted gears to respond to the current crisis and provide solutions for disinfecting and reusing personal protective gear! Connect with Amy & Cleanbox: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amymhedrick/ Website: https://www.cleanboxtech.com/ Visit th...
2020-04-02
56 min
The Reality Show Podcast
#13 The Reality Show: Cynthia Feemster, LA Chapter President, VRARA
This week on The Reality Show Podcast, Our Host Dan Rutstein speaks with Cynthia Feemster, VR/AR Association Los Angeles Chapter President and Creative Lead - Advanced Advertising Innovation Products at ViacomCBS.
2020-02-24
28 min
Everything VR & AR
VRARA Chicago Chapter Member Spotlight: Enduvo
Sophia & Tyler introduce the VR/AR Association's new member spotlight series beginning with an introduction from the Chicago chapter President, Matt Wren. We follow up with a spotlight on VRARA member, Steve Garrou of Enduvo, who is creating ease of access with their content authoring platform.
2020-02-06
36 min
Everything VR & AR
John Meyers of NAWCTSD and NavalX
Tyler and Sophia are pleased to announce the Navy's new effort to accelerate the acquisition and R&D of innovation. Their guest on today's show is John Meyers who is the Executive Director, NAWCTSD and is leading the tech bridge to NavalX in Central Florida. Also joined by Tyler and Sophia is John Cunningham of VRARA's Central Florida chapter to talk about how the VR/AR Association is helping to bridge NavalX's efforts to reach those doing incredible things with immersive technology around the world. Connect with NavalX: Website: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/agility/Pages...
2019-12-19
31 min
Everything VR & AR
Kris Kolo & Anne-Marie Enns of VR/AR Summit
Tyler and Sophia cover all the exciting announcements for the upcoming VRARA Global Summit with The VR/AR Association’s executive team, Kris Kolo and Anne-Marie Enns. Connect with Kris & Ann-Marie Kris Kolo @kriskolodziej Ann-Marie Enns @eventgirl101 Visit the VR/AR Association at www.TheVRARA.com for more information about how you can get involved with this worldwide organization to help gain exposure and share ideas and best practices with other experts in the industry. Subscribe to the podcast wherever podcasts are found or listen to past interviews at www...
2019-09-26
33 min
Teaching Learning Leading K-12
Gabriel Rene and The Spatial Web - 259
Gabriel Rene talks with me today about his book - The Spatial Web: How Web 3.0 Will Connect Humans, Machines, and AI to Transform the World. (2019). If you are listening on September 3rd, 2019, the book is available for .99 on Amazon for a limited time for you as a listener to Teaching Learning Leading K12.Gabriel is a technologist, researcher, and entrepreneur with a 25-year career in the Technology, Telecom and Media Industries specializing in emerging technologies and their applications across the industrial, fintech, mobile and spatial computing markets.He serves as Executive Director of the VERSES Foundation, a...
2019-09-04
1h 08
Everything VR & AR
John Cunningham of DiSTI
Sophia and Tyler join VRARA Orlando chapter president John Cunningham to talk about the incredible ecosystem of modeling and simulation in central Florida. From entertainment to Military, Orlando is one of the main hubs in America for the use of immersive technology. Connect with John Cunningham and DiSTI here: Web - www.disti.com Twitter - @disticorp LinkedIn - John Cunningham on LinkedIn Visit the VR/AR Association at www.TheVRARA.com for more information about how you can get involved with this worldwide organization to help gain exposure an...
2019-08-22
34 min
Everything VR & AR
Gavin Finn of Kaon Interactive
*VRARA Member Spotlight* Sophia and Tyler talk to VRARA member, Gavin Finn of Kaon Interactive, about the importance of making digital platforms hardware agnostic to allow customers to deploy the most appropriate technology in a variety of circumstances. Connect with Gavin and Kaon Interactive: Web - www.Kaon.com Twitter - @KaonInteractive LinkedIn - Gavin Finn on LinkedIn Visit the VR/AR Association at www.TheVRARA.com for more information about how you can get involved with this worldwide organization to help gain exposure and sh...
2019-08-15
43 min
The Way of the Futurist
004: Amy Peck - VR/AR/XR Rock Star & How Intense Curiosity is the Key to Creativity
In today's episode I speak with Amy Peck, an industry leader in VR/AR/XR, who harnessed her intense curiosity for creative pursuits to become an early contributor to the world of mixed reality. Amy lives at the cutting edge of immersive technology and helps enterprise companies understand how they can leverage the technology to capitalize on rare and valuable market opportunities.Amy's BioAmy Peck is the founder and CEO of EndeavorVR, a leading global VR/AR (XR) strategy and consulting firm. Amy is a recognized thought-leader in the space and speaks globally...
2019-07-10
54 min
Everything VR & AR
Philip Wogart talks Higher Education and Immersive Tech with Lakshmi Sarah and Ina Behrendt
Tyler and Sophia introduce Philip Wogart VRARA Germany chapter president. In this discussion, Philip speaks with Lakshmi Sarah (co-author Crafting Stories for Virtual Reality) and Ina Behrendt (Miami Ad School Europe) in discussing their thoughts and experiences on Higher Education and Immersive Technologies. Connect with Lakshmi Sarah on Twitter at @lakitalki Connect with Ina Behrendt on Twitter at https://twitter.com/iernesti Connect with Philip on Twitter at @phiwog and the Germany chapter of the VR/AR Association at @vrara_hamburg. Visit the VR/AR Association at www.TheVRARA.com for m...
2019-07-03
53 min
XR for Business
XR Moguls in an Uber with the VRARA’s Kris Kolo
You’ve heard of “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee”; get ready for “XR Moguls in an Uber at AWE.” Alan holds a quick, guerilla-style backseat interview with Kris Kolo, Global Executive Director of the VR/AR Association. They discuss the awesome things they saw at the expo – like the VR pool party – and the VRARA’s upcoming Enterprise Summit at LiveWorx Boston on June 10.
2019-06-06
07 min
Everything VR & AR
Kris Kolo talks Enterprise Summit with LiveWorx
The VR/AR Association's Global Executive Director, Kris Kolo, joins Tyler & Sophia to discuss the current state of the VR/AR Association and the announcement of the VRARA Enterprise Summit with LiveWorx. More information about LiveWorx 2019 can be found here. Visit the VR/AR Association at www.TheVRARA.com for more information about how you can get involved with this worldwide organization. Subscribe to the podcast wherever podcasts are found or listen to past interviews at www.TheVRARA.com/podcast
2019-05-30
22 min
Everything VR & AR
James Crabb of Wargaming
James Crabb, who is the Marketing & Business Development Director at Wargaming recently was interviewed by VRARA member David Ripert who is the CEO & Co-Founder of Poplar. Learn more about James, David and their respective companies below: Host: David Ripert, CEO & Co-Founder of Poplar (member of the VRARA) Personal LinkedIn Personal Twitter Persona Insta Poplar LinkedIn Poplar Twitter Poplar Insta Guest: James Crabb, Marketing & Business Development at Wargaming Personal LinkedIn Personal Twitter Wargaming Twitte...
2019-02-21
16 min
nextReality.Hamburg
XR Podcast #13 - Philip Wogart, VRARA: Part 2, Cooperating internationally!
In der letzten Episode konntet ihr Philip von der VRAR Association bereits ein wenig kennenlernen, heute sprechen wir mit ihm über die VRARA und seine Rolle in ihr — außerdem möchten wir die Chance nutzen unsere offizielle Kooperation zu verkünden. Zusammen wollen wir dafür sorgen die Rolle der Hansestadt Hamburg in der Welt der immersive Technologien weiter zu stärken. Ganz nach dem Motto: Gemeinsam geht mehr!
2018-12-13
33 min
nextReality.Hamburg
XR Podcast #12 - Philip Wogart, VRARA: Part 1, Let's talk English with Philip
Die #12 Episode unseres wöchentlichen Podcasts steht bereit—erstmals auf Englisch., um unserem Gast Philip Wogart, Co-Founder von Headgear.io, Chapter President der VR/AR Association, Trotz des nicht vorhandenen Glühweins haben wir mit Philip eine feucht-fröhliche Unterhaltung rund um die XR-Welt geführt und schwelgen kurz in den gemeinsamen Erinnerungen: Das Ende der Cebit machte uns gleichermaßen emotional. R.I.P — du kleine deutsche Legende. — It took us 12 episodes to build up the courage to record our podcast in English. We did so because of a very special guest: Philip Wogart, a H...
2018-12-06
30 min
Everything VR & AR
Cory Key & Gina Scarpulla of Discovery Communications with Tyler Gates of Washington DC Chapter
Tyler Gates, who is the Principal of Brightline Interactive & President of the VRARA DC Chapter, talked with Cory Key and Gina Scarpulla of Discovery Communications at a past event held by the VRARA DC Chapter. Connect with Tyler Gates at https://www.linkedin.com/in/gatestyler/ Connect with Cory Key, VP Digital, Discovery Communications at https://www.linkedin.com/in/corykey/ Connect with Gina Scarpulla, Supervising Producer, Discovery Communications at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginascarpulla/
2018-11-15
22 min
Everything VR & AR
Dan Burgar of the Vancouver VR/AR Association Chapter
Dan Burgar, Vancouver Chapter President of the VR/AR Association, and notably, the Vancouver chapter is one of the largest and fastest growing chapters globally. Dan is also a writer for VRScout, one of the world’s leading immersive media companies, reaching over 250 million people. Dan is also a contributing writer for the Daily Hive and he travels the world speaking at industry conferences regarding trends in VR/AR and immersive media technologies. Dan talks about the Vancouver VR/AR ecosystem and what he’s seeing in other parts of the world where he’s visited and spoken...
2018-09-27
29 min
Everything VR & AR
Kris Kolo of the VR/AR Association returns
Kris Kolo, the Global Executive Director of the VR/AR Association, makes a return appearance to the podcast. Kris talks about industry insights he’s seeing at a global level, the upcoming VR/AR Global Summit related to speakers, topics and experiences you can expect, and it goes into detail about the VRARA industry committees, white papers, and ecosystem reports being generated by these association committees. We also discuss some of Kris’s and my predictions for the coming years in XR. Connect with Kris at kris@thevrara.com.
2018-09-19
29 min
Research VR Podcast - The Science & Design of Virtual Reality
Full Body Haptic VR w/ Teslasuit - 66
Teslasuit CEO Dimitri Mikhalchuk joins Petr to talk about the science behind how their Full Body Haptic VR suit works. Thank you Philip Wogart from the VRARA Hamburg Chapter for making this episode happen!
2018-05-15
48 min
Everything VR & AR
John Buzzell of YOU ARE HERE
We are joined this week by John Buzzell, who is the President of, YOU ARE HERE. YOU ARE HERE is an immersive experience lab that helps agencies and brands engage customers with a strategic mix of innovation technologies for events, marketing, and training all over the world. John is also the President of the Atlanta Chapter of the VRARA, and Co-Chair of the Marketing and Advertising Committee. Connect with John at www.youareherecorp.com, by email at jbuzzell@youareherecorp.com or on Twitter at @buzzer. For more information about t...
2018-05-10
39 min
Everything VR & AR
Cosmo Scharf of the VRLA conference
Cosmo Scharf, Co-founder of VRLA and Co-Founder Mindshow, is our guest this week. This years VRLA is taking place May 4-5 2018 at the LA Convention Center and is one of THE conferences you must attend this year. Cosmo talks about the inspiration for VRLA several years ago, and some of the philosophical questions and opportunities we should all be considering as we leverage the next generation of immersive and transformative technology. VRLA 2018 is expected to see 12,000+ attendees, hundreds of exhibitors, educational sessions and product launches. Listeners can get their passes at http://virtualrealityla...
2018-04-19
21 min
21 CL Radio Shows
Tech Talk Roundtable 5-10 | Learning in VR – The RAT Model
Last year on the podcast we took a look at VR, and you’d think that would be enough because technology never changes, right? Well it’s time we took another look because there are some exciting new opportunities and challenges in the world of VR. Along with a “new lens” to evaluate VR experiences. The RAT model. Lessons Learned Dennis - Metaverse - Create and Play AR Experiences http://gometa.io Daniel - How to Properly Archive Video Projects - Managing bloated video libraries in Final Cut Pro X. Fun Fact Apple’s Top Ten Emojis - https://www.engadget.com/2...
2017-12-09
26 min
Everything VR & AR
Amy Peck of EndeavorVR
On this episode we are joined by Amy Peck who is the founder of EndeavorVR, a leading global VR/AR strategy & consulting firm, co-founder of BoundlessXR, a simulation & training platform, and is also Head of Enterprise Strategy at UploadVR. Amy speaks regularly on Enterprise VR and has long been an AR/VR evangelist. She holds several advisory roles and is Co-chair of the VRARA Enterprise Committee. Amy launched the Enterprise division at Leap Motion before starting her own company. Her own personal mission is to see AR/VR fundamentally improve every aspect of our lives with the...
2017-10-05
37 min
Mark Metry Show
#3 - Eduardo Siman | Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, and the Singularity
Today's episode features Eduardo Siman, Angel Investor, and Co-President of the VRARA Miami. Eduardo and I talk about the overall impact of blockchain technology. Examples include Bitcoin, ethereum, voting, and government. We discuss machine learning, artificial intelligence, singularity and how consciousness relates to all of that. If you would like more information on Eduardo check out the following links below:Medium - http://bit.ly/2wDP43nTumblr - http://sarcastech.tumblr.com/Blockchain 101 - http://bit.ly/2wNobL1Quantum Computing - https://ibm.co/2gkiGfRVirtualitics - https://www...
2017-08-28
46 min
Everything VR & AR
State of the VR/AR Association with Nathan Pettyjohn
It is hard to believe but it has been over a year since the VRAR Association founder Nathan Pettyjohn has joined us on the Everything VR & AR Podcast, so we thought it would be a good time to catch up on what all has been going on with the VRARA along with getting Nathan's thoughts on how the industry has grown over the last 12+ months. We also discuss what are some of the new goings on at his company, Aisle411. Full show notes available at: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/nathanpettyjohn
2017-07-13
38 min
Everything VR & AR
Gary Glass talks Groove Jones and VrontRow
Dallas VRARA Chapter President and Digital Strategist for Groove Jones, Gary Glass joins Kevin to talk about some of the latest things going on at Groove Jones and in the Dallas area as the chapter continues to move forward and grow. Gary also shares what led him to pursue a position with a VR/AR company along with some reasons why he is involved in an upcoming company called VrontRow and how they aim to provide a variety of different experiences in a variety of entertainment industries and more. Connect with Gary Gla...
2017-02-23
30 min
Everything VR & AR
Laura Hall & Daniel Sabio talk about Singularity event in Atlanta
Kevin is joined by Laura Hall who is the Atlanta Georgia Chapter President of the VR/AR Association and Daniel Sabio who is the Community Manager for TechSquare Labs, also based in Atlanta. TechSquare Labs held an event on January 28, 2017 called Singularity which was Atlanta's first live virtual reality concert. Laura & Daniel talk about how this event came to be, how it was received by those in attendance and ways to improve the experience for future events like this. For details about the upcoming Atlanta Chapter event, please visit this link to get s...
2017-02-02
28 min
Everything VR & AR
Kharis O'Connell of Archiact VR
On past episodes we have discussed the importance of audio and visual in regards to augmented & virtual reality. Kharis O'Connell who is the Head of Product of Archiact VR joins Kevin to discuss why design is such an important aspect to focus on in the AR/VR industry along with the increasingly popular mixed reality space. Archiact VR has a solid set of software available for multiple platforms that you may already be familiar with which you can see here. As someone who lists Apple, Samsung and Nokia as previous companies he has been a...
2016-11-17
41 min
Everything VR & AR
Lex Dreitser of VRVU.com
Kevin and Nathan are joined by Lex Dreitser who is the Founder & CEO of VRVU.com which is full service virtual reality agency based in New York City. Lex also has a video podcast available called Build and Run for those who would like to learn while watching in 360 video format which you can view on YouTube here. If you live in the New York City area, Lex helps to organize a Meetup which you can sign up for at nycvru.com to attend and meet more people in the area with similar interests. To...
2016-04-06
39 min
Everything VR & AR
Dr. Carolina Cruz-Neidra of EAC at University of Arkansas Little Rock
On this episode of Everything VR & AR, Kevin and Nathan are joined by Dr. Carolina Cruz-Neidra who is known as the co-inventor and developer of the CAVE automatic virtual environment and is currently the Director of the Emerging Analytics Center at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Make sure to visit www.thevrara.com for more information about the VRAR Association and how you can get involved. Also, we invite you to follow @thevrara on Twitter. It pays to listen! Planning on heading to the Virtual Reality Summit in N...
2016-04-04
32 min