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Tom Emrich, Director of Product AR Platforms at Niantic

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.

Tony Liao, University of Houston

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.

Damir First, CCO & Co-Founder of Matterless Studios

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.

Brandon Bogajewicz, Founder of Vinyl Moon

Brandon Bogajewicz, Founder of Vinyl Moon

For the second episode of this week’s double feature, we are lucky to have Brandon Bogajewicz join us. Brandon is the founder of Vinyl Moon, a subscription based vinyl record service that recently debuted unique AR-enabled artwork by visual artist Tyler Weitz. Listen in as we talk about the intersection of these two unique mediums  of engagement and learn more about Brandon’s involvement in the VR/AR community.

Samantha Wolfe & Luís Bravo Martins, Authors of Metaversed: See beyond the Hype

Samantha Wolfe & Luís Bravo Martins, Authors of Metaversed: See beyond the Hype

"Metaversed: See beyond the Hype",  is a joint project by authors Samantha Wolfe & Luís Bravo Martins. Serving as a no-nonsense business guide to responsibly approaching the metaverse, the book offers an exploration and “insightful discussion and analysis of the next, rapidly approaching technological revolution.” Listen in as we discuss how it came to be and more with Samantha and Luís.

2022 Immerse Global Summit Recap Part 3

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.

2022 Immerse Global Summit Recap Part 2

2022 Immerse Global Summit Recap Part 2

To start the new year, the VR/AR Association podcast continues its Immersed Global Summit Recap Series. This week’s episode is part two 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.

2022 Immerse Global Summit Recap Part 1

2022 Immerse Global Summit Recap Part 1

Leading into the New Year, the VR/AR Association podcast has some special episodes lined up. This week’s episode is part one of our reap of the amazing talent and individuals at the Immerse Global Summit in Miami, Florida at the beginning of December this 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.