Wendell August Forge (Lisa Fosdick, Will Knecht, Ivan Dimov, & Lynne Marlor)

Wendell August Forge (Lisa Fosdick, Will Knecht, Ivan Dimov, & Lynne Marlor)

Our guests this week are from Wendell Forge, a 99-year-old gift designer and promotional supplier known for creating unique metal collectibles. With the launch of their first foray into the world of NFTs Wendell August is working to uniquely bridge old-world physical craftsmanship and online digital artistry.

Raghu Bathina, CEO of Conquest VR & Future World Studios

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.

Andrew Hawken, CEO & Co-Founder of Mesmerise VR

Andrew Hawken, CEO & Co-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.

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. 

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David Whelan, Founder and CEO of ENGAGE XR Holdings

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.