#11 No rules, just purpose, passion, luck & community

What happens when creativity, community, and technology collide?SummaryIn this episode, I catch up with Sol Rogers, my old next-door neighbour from Totnes who’s now the Global Director of Innovation at Magnopus and founder of the award-winning immersive studio Rewind. Sol’s career has spanned VR, film, and emerging tech for Disney, Jaguar, and Meta, and he’s earned an honorary doctorate for his impact on the industry.We talk about his unconventional start as a new-age traveller, the realities of success, ADHD, fatherhood, and what it means to build communities that truly support people. Sol shares stories of breakthroughs, burnout, and staying grounded in a fast-moving world — including how a VR demo for Jaguar unexpectedly reshaped car design.A thoughtful, open conversation about creativity, purpose, and time.GuestDr Solomon RogersLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/solrogers/Magnopus – https://www.magnopus.com/HostDanny Hearn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannyhearn/Website – www.dannyhearn.mePodcast – www.deeplyhumandesign.comChapters00:00 Childhood Connections and Early Influences03:41 Career Journey and Professional Achievements06:34 Defining Success: Personal Perspectives09:29 The Role of Community in Personal Growth12:31 Navigating Privilege and Opportunity15:11 The Impact of ADHD on Life and Work18:23 Building a Culture of Community in Business21:09 The Intersection of Friendship and Leadership34:05 The Emotional Complexity of Team Dynamics36:43 Navigating Business Challenges and Personal Growth40:08 The Intersection of Technology and Design46:36 The Evolution of Virtual Reality in Automotive Design50:41 The Future of Digital Twins and Immersive Experiences56:46 Cultivating Healthy Relationships with Technology