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XR Seattle PodcastS2E3: Future of education & collaboration using XR feat. Mat ChaconJoin together with the band as we talk with Mat Chacon, CEO of one of the first VR Collaboration companies Doghead Simulations, on what XR means for the future of education, collaboration, and work. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/xrseapod/message 2021-03-0759 min

XR Seattle PodcastS2E2: Why We Work feat. Hanson HoseinThe crew gets philosophical with journalist/academic Hanson Hosein (@hrhmedia) as they discuss everything from historical trends on automation, technology adoption, and equity, and of course XR. You might want to do your homework on this one as we pepper the technology talk with economic theory, science fiction, key elements of story-telling, and even lessons from the Age of Revolutions -- all this talk of the leisure class makes me want to re-watch Stanley Kubrick’s Barry Lyndon. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/xrseapod/message 2021-02-1643 min

XR Seattle PodcastS2E1: XR and the Future of WorkWe are back! If 2020 was the year of remote work, 2021 is shaping up to be a year of re-evaluating the very nature of work. Decades long trends around automation and AI, coupled with the jolt to the economy from COVID, a new definition of essential workers, and visibility into inequity in the systems of the economy are making us question the future of work. With this episode we begin Season 2: XR and the Future of Work. Join Vinay Narayan, Kirby Shabaga, and Nirav Desai as we look into our crystal ball and predict the future. Ok...2021-02-0447 min

XR Seattle PodcastS1E23: Season 1 in ReviewHappy New Year and thank you to all of our listeners that kept us going in 2020! Your weekly participation inspired us to continue creating episodes every week and pushed this podcast series to become a bigger project than initially planned. Because of you, we were able to release +1000 minutes of content over 22 episodes to a global audience in +8 countries. Thank you! Join us in this final episode of 2020 where Nirav, Kirby, and Vinay reflects on their favorite episode and learnings of this season. Don't forget to like, share, and follow to get the latest updates for our...2021-01-0342 min

XR Seattle PodcastS1E22: What can games teach us about making better enterprise applications in XR?Games and Entertainment. They are what drives platform adoption. But #XR is much more than fun and...games. In this episode, we explore "What can games teach us about making better enterprise applications in XR"? We share games that best demonstrate onboarding/tutorial, locomotion, accessibility, input, and learning abstract concepts. Listen, Share and Subscribe. Happy Holidays from the XRSEAPOD crew, Steven, Vinay, Nirav and Kirby --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/xrseapod/message 2020-12-2447 min

XR Seattle PodcastS1E21: 360 degrees - What are you looking at? Feat. Alex RühlAlex Rühl is an experienced VR director, podcaster, international keynote speaker, and she generously shared her time with the XRSeaPod team to chat about immersive filmmaking. There are several use-cases for creating content in this medium, and after listening to this episode, we can't wait to see what you've made! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/xrseapod/message 2020-12-1746 min

XR Seattle PodcastS1E20: Sound and Vision - The Convergence of Voice AI and XRCan you hear me now? Your voice, it's one of the most effective forms of communication, connection, and expression. However, it's rarely used in #XR. In this episode, we explore the technologies and uses that make language a powerful tool in XR. Join the XRSEAPOD gang, Nirav, Vinay, Kirby, and Steven in this episode, Sound and Vision: The Convergence of Voice AI and XR. Listen, share, and follow. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/xrseapod/message 2020-12-1042 min

XR Seattle PodcastS1E19: 2020 Year in Review with SuperDataNo doubt 2020 will be remembered as a year of disruption. But what does the data say? We double click on the data with Stephanie Llamas, Head of Games and XR Research and Strategy at Nielsen. Join us as we look at the trends of 2020 and the opportunities of 2021. One trend we're happy to leave behind in 2020 is Nirav's Bruce Springstein references... Listen, share, and follow! Nirav, Kirby, Vinay, Steven --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/xrseapod/message 2020-12-0300 min

XR Seattle PodcastS1E18: XR Opportunities in EdTechThe first half of 2019 saw USD 3.5B in VC funding in the global EdTech space. In this episode with David Bass-Clark, we go deep into opportunities for startups, content creators and what is missing with traditional platforms like Mobile Device Management (MDM), Learning Management Systems (LMS), and Learning Record Stores (LRS) purpose-built for XR content. David is the Director of VR/AR Research and Development at Unity College, America's Environmental College. David is an experienced XR technologist and XR strategist. Be sure to visit the Extended Reality (XR) page to learn about the school's XR Innovation Lab...2020-11-2600 min

XR Seattle PodcastS1E17: Brain Matters - How Brain Computer Interfaces Extend Reality, Part 2Earbuds that can read brain data and adapting the work environment to your mood and cognitive state are just two of the fascinating topics we discuss in part two of Brain Matters: How Brain Computer Interfaces Extend Reality. We're joined by leading experts in the field, Chief Commerical Officer of EMOTIV, Kim O and President and Neuroscientist, Olivier. Make sure to check out part 1, where we talk BCI basics, debunking myths, and explore the uses cases in the market today. This two-part series is especially special because Nirav does not reference Bruce Springstein. You're welcome. Subscribe, share, and listen...2020-11-1900 min

XR Seattle PodcastS1E17: Brain Matters - How Brain Computer Interfaces Extend Reality, Part 1We force our brain to conform to our tools and applications, but what if we could adapt our environment to our mind? Brain Computer Interface (BCI) is so much more than controlling objects with our mind. We explore what is BCI and debunking myths with Neuroscientist and President of Emotiv, Olivier Oullier and Chief Commercial Officer, Kim Old. Join us for this episode, Part 1 of 2, Brain Matters: How Brain Computer Interfaces Extend Reality. Listen, Share and Subscribe! Brain Matters...see what we did there? -XRSEAPOD Team, Kirby, Nirav, Steven and Vinay --- Send in...2020-11-1400 min

XR Seattle PodcastS1E16: Startups - Exploring what works and a better futureStartups empower our communities and drive innovation. But what is a startup and what makes one successful? Our guest, Elizabeth Scallon of Alexa Startup and Funds, spills the tea on startup best practices, investment advice as well as diversity and inclusion as the competitive edge. Join us in this episode of XRSEAPOD. Subscribe and hope that Kirby, Vinay and Steven don't have to go through another Springstein reference from Nirav... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/xrseapod/message 2020-11-0500 min

XR Seattle PodcastS1E15: How to combine the best of AR into VR with aardvarkAardvark is a framework for building augmented reality "gadgets" that run on top of virtual reality experiences. You can attach these gadgets to your hands and bring them with you in your favorite VR apps. Joe Ludwig and Forest Gibson shares with us everything you need to know about aadvark from how it works to how to get started. Subscribe, listen, and enjoy! Check out aadvark here: https://github.com/aardvarkxr/aardvark --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/xrseapod/message 2020-10-2900 min

XR Seattle PodcastS1E14: How to bridge ecosystems, partnerships and technologyThere are so many opportunities in #XR, it can be daunting. How do you bridge the ecosystem, partnerships and technologies? Amy Peck, CEO of EndeavorVR tells us how. Amy has held various leadership roles in XR and continues to be a global ambassador, bridging the how and why of XR around the world. Join Kirby, Vinay and Nirav as they dig in to uncover Amy's secret to success. Listen and Subscribe! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/xrseapod/message 2020-10-2200 min

XR Seattle PodcastS1E13: Building XR startup Resilience: lessons on leadership during a crisisSo you started an XR startup just before a global pandemic hits.... Now what? Join the crew in our wide ranging discussion with Gabriel, CEO of Próprio, on fundraising, establishing culture, accountability, and startup management and leadership in the midst of the most challenging economic times of our generation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/xrseapod/message 2020-10-1500 min

XR Seattle PodcastS1E12: What is The Leadership Mindset for XR Leaders?How do you balance staying focused on the long term vision and but still recognize the opportunity in front of you? In this series, Leaders in XR, we chat with Joe Michaels, Chief Revenue Officer of HaptX on the Leadership Mindset for XR leaders. We cover a lot, including discussing when to pivot, how to prioritize R&D and still pay the bills, and there’s even a Ferris Bueller reference. Don’t forget to subscribe! Also, tweet or comment your answer to the mini-game during the first few minutes of the episode. We'll give a sh...2020-10-0800 min

XR Seattle PodcastS1E11: Can designing for Inclusion help XR unlock the human potential and speed up adoption?We discuss this opportunity with our guest, Joel Ward https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelward/ , Technologist, XR Access Initiative Lead https://www.linkedin.com/company/xr-access/, and Super Dad. This one gets us in the feels. Joel has both experience and passion for making sure the devices and experiences we build, we build for all of us. The best thing is, by doing so you build for a larger audience. And that's something we need to grow the XR community. Tune in to find out how you can build for inclusion. Help us get the word out...2020-10-0151 min

XR Seattle PodcastS1E10: Does XR have a Chicken and Egg problem?We all know that content is king. But is the killer app the solution for mass adoption of VR? Or is there still a technology gap that needs to be filled before content can take off? Join us in this episode where Nirav, Vinay, and Kirby discuss and debate, does XR have a Chicken and Egg problem? Would love to hear your thoughts too. Tweet and tag us @xrseapod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/xrseapod/message 2020-09-2434 min

XR Seattle PodcastS1E09: How to Build Successful Applications for EnterpriseIf you are new to creating XR apps for Enterprise, or looking to scale, this episode is for you. We're talking to Dirck Schou, CEO of Taqtile and Microsoft Partner of the Year, Mixed Reality on How to Build Successful Applications for Enterprise. Join Kirby, Vinay and Nirav as they explore topics on: Common XR Pitfalls AR and VR use cases Examples that drive ROI How XR for enterprise is not just for large scale companies And the future for Enterprise XR What's your favorite Enterprise XR application? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor...2020-09-1750 min

XR Seattle PodcastS1E08: The Future of HackathonsHackathons are not just for developers. They are an opportunity for everyone to get together to find innovative solutions quickly. With social restrictions, the getting together is the hard part. Does that mean Hackathons are dead? We don't think so and neither do our guests, Nandini Ranganathan and Trond Nilsen. First, subscribe then tune in. We'll talk about the growing opportunities, the new best practices and the future for virtual hackathons. We'd love to hear what you think. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/xrseapod/message 2020-09-101h 10

XR Seattle PodcastS1E07: Wargaming - what is it good for?VR has proven its value in training use cases - but what comes next? How can the industry move up the value chain from training to planning. Further, we are living in a time of the unexpected. Can we use immersive technology to help identify, promote, and train leaders that can prepare for the unexpected. There’s a discipline for this – Wargaming. Wargaming is a type of planning activity that simulates realistic if unusual scenarios to evaluate courses of action. In this episode, we evaluate if immersive wargaming can provide lessons beyond the military, but to all strategic planners. ...2020-09-0334 min

XR Seattle PodcastS1E06: HR + VR + Doing Good = This Episode of XRSEAPODWe're big fans of Tom Furness and anything that benefits the Virtual World's Society. So when we had the chance to talk to the founder of Genius Ventures, Vanjeet Chiina and their VP of PR, Marah Berezowsky on the Global HR Summit benefiting the Virtual World's Society - we hit record. Join us in this episode where we discuss investing during COVID, opportunities for startups, and how XR and HR are teaming up to make remote work a more enjoyable and safer experience. Check out the Global HR Summit in Altspace VR, HMD not required (free for...2020-08-2747 min

XR Seattle PodcastS1E05: Simplifying AR - How eye tracking will reduce complexity and improve UXIn this episode, we'll dive deeper into eye-tracking use cases and share 3 areas of impact that'll support expanding the adoption of AR & spatial computing. Share your thoughts & feedback via LinkedIn or Twitter by tagging us at @xrseapod. Feel free to request any topic, company, or person you would like us to interview. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/xrseapod/message 2020-08-2023 min

XR Seattle PodcastS1E04: Eye Tracking for XR, the most important technology you don't care aboutIn this episode, we’re going to talk about one of the most exciting technologies in XR and you probably don’t even care about it - Eye Tracking. Featuring special guest, Johan Bouvin from Tobii AB, we’ll cover the basics of eye tracking, its benefits in XR, and the procedures for user privacy. This next gen tech is already available in numerous headsets: Vive Pro Eye | Pico Neo 2 Eye | Hololens 2 | Magic Leap | Varjo | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 5G Reference Design What do the OEMs know that the user doesn’t? Tune in to find...2020-08-1353 min

XR Seattle PodcastS1E02: XR Collaboration, Part 1In this episode, we have a discussion about XR collaboration platforms and the acceleration of this exciting technology post Covid-19. As always, we'd love your feedback. Let us know if there is a topic, company or person you would like us to interview. Thanks! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/xrseapod/message 2020-08-0624 min

XR Seattle PodcastS1E03: XR Collaboration, Part 2In this episode, we're going to continue our conversation around XR collab software & talk about best practices that have been implemented & should be incorporated. Check out this episode's blog for more insights & resources. As always, we'd love your feedback. Let us know if there is a topic, company, or person you would like us to interview. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/xrseapod/message 2020-08-0634 min

XR Seattle PodcastWelcome to the XR Seattle PodcastJoin the discussion, we'd love your feedback and ideas on who to interview. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/xrseapod/message 2020-06-0400 min