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.
Kyle Rand, CEO and Founder of Rendever
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.
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.
Julia Beabout, CEO of Novaby
This week we speak with Julia Beabout the CEO of Novaby and creator of Monumental Conversations. Touching on her background in Architecture and Engineering, Julia discusses her transition into immersive design, and the value of augmented reality as a communication tool that enhances our understanding of space and context.
Stephanie Riggs, CEO of Odeon Theatrical
This week we are joined by Stephanie Riggs, CEO and Co-Founder of Odeon Theatrical, and author of “End of Story Telling.” Stephanie shares her passion for bridging together narrative and technology which has guided her extensive and successful career in the immersive industry. She truly is the renaissance woman of the immersive era.
Jeff Anderson, Mancini Duffy Associate Design Lab Developer
Jeff Anderson is a VR/AR Developer at Mancini Duffy’s Design Lab. Join us as Jeff shares his story as an architectural designer who early on recognized the impact VR could have on architecture. He has since dedicated his career to leveraging immersive tech to improve the architecture and design process with programs like The Toolbelt.
The Polys WebXR Awards Recap with Julie Smithson and Ben Erwin
This week we are joined by Julie Smithson, Co-Founder of MetaVRse and Ben Erwin, Creator of The Polys - WebXR Awards and WebXR Summit Series. Ben, Julie and Sophia worked together this past February to present the second annual Polys WebXR Award Show and WebXR Summit Series. Listen as they give us a recap of the show and discuss what the future looks like for this program.