From Slopes to The Valley: Bertrand Nepveu on Building Vision, Not Products | Reimagining You

From Slopes to The Valley: Bertrand Nepveu on Building Vision, Not ProductsReimagining You ( EP #29 )What does it take to go from ski slopes to Silicon Valley? In this transformative episode of Reimagining You, I sit down with Bertrand "Bert" Nepveu—visionary founder behind Vrvana, key contributor to Apple’s Vision Pro, and now co-founder of Triptyq Capital.We unpack:• How childhood passions can evolve into billion-dollar innovations• Why Bert left Apple to build something even bigger• The emotional moment of seeing his product in Apple stores• What being broke 7 times taught him about resilience• How immersive tech, gaming, and AI are reshaping education and identity• Investing in your “preferred future” vs. chasing hype• Why comfort is the enemy of successFrom building hardware in Montreal to redefining what it means to be a VC, Bert shares unfiltered insights on failure, legacy, and the future of technology—and why now is the time to reimagine what’s possible.Here are 5 key timestamps from the episode with Bertrand Nepveu that highlight pivotal insights and emotional beats:[03:18] – From Skiing to Startups:Bert shares how his passion for skiing evolved into a drive for entrepreneurship and eventually led to building immersive tech at Vrvana.[08:02] – The Mission Begins with Gaming:The origin story of Vrvana—driven by Bert’s love for gaming and a personal revelation about dyslexia that reshaped how he sees learning and technology.[26:58] – The Emotional Apple Store Moment:Bert recalls the powerful moment of seeing Apple’s Vision Pro in store for the first time—tears, recognition, and the weight of a 19-year journey.[32:14] – Lessons from Failure Frugality:Hard-earned insights on deep tech, raising money, being broke 7 times, and the brutal importance of being frugal and adaptable.[42:06] – Defining Impact and Investing in the Future:Bert explains what “impact” means to him today—investing in his “preferred future,” supporting immersive learning, and steering tech toward positive outcomes.More from Dr. Elie Daher:A FREE MASTERCLASS on November 16th 2025:The Human Advantage: How Gulf Leaders Stay Irreplaceable in the Age of AIA 60-Minute Strategic Masterclass on Empathy, Creativity, and Personal Leadership. Seats are limited.#BertrandNepveu #VisionPro #ReimaginingYou #Entrepreneurship #ImmersiveTech #QuietAmbition #FutureOfWork #Vrvana #TriptyqCapital #PersonalBranding #AppleInnovation #DyslexiaAndTech #FounderStories #DeepTech #LegacyBuildersFrom Slopes to The Valley: Bertrand Nepveu on Building Vision, Not Products | Reimagining You