EPISODE · Feb 10, 2026 · 47 MIN
Immersive role play isn’t just for actors, a conscious innovation leadership tool | Michael Ronen
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In this episode, I had an amazing chat with Michael Ronen about life, leadership, business and how immersive design, play, and story can unlock empathy, creativity, and intuitive intelligence in the age of AI.Michael’s journey is unlike any other, from the theatre stage to tech startups, he now blends human-centred storytelling, rapid prototyping, and immersive environments to help organisations reimagine innovation through the Play Economy Framework. This conversation explores the synergy between performance and presence, AI and human insight, and why empathy might just be the most underrated business strategy of all.We explored:✨ AI & Human Synergy: Reframing our role in the age of automation✨ Method Acting for Business: Why immersion changes everything✨ Flow State Through Silence: How presence unlocks creativity✨ From Theatre to Tech: Prototyping at the edge of intuition✨ Intuitive Research: The intersection of role-play, insight, data and innovation✨ Customer Empathy: Building thriving businesses that feel, not just functionAbout Michael:Michael Ronen is the Founder & President of Wonderland Immersive Design, a boutique innovation studio blending AI, XR, and immersive storytelling. He’s also the co-founder of Formhaus Studio, focused on creator economy ventures. With 20+ years of experience spanning theatre and tech, Michael helps companies prototype bold ideas in 30 days using play, presence, and embodied intelligence. He is the creator of the Play Economy Framework, a methodology that transforms how businesses unlock customer empathy, team flow, and product insight.Where to find more from Michael Ronen:🌐 Wonderland Immersive Design: http://wonderlandimmersivedesign.com🌐 Formhaus Studio: https://www.linkedin.com/company/formhaus-studio🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelronen📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronenmichael
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In this episode, I had an amazing chat with Michael Ronen about life, leadership, business and how immersive design, play, and story can unlock empathy, creativity, and intuitive intelligence in the age of AI.Michael’s journey is unlike any other, from the theatre stage to tech startups, he now blends human-centred storytelling, rapid prototyping, and immersive environments to help organisations reimagine innovation through the Play Economy Framework. This conversation explores the synergy between performance and presence, AI and human insight, and why empathy might just be the most underrated business strategy of all.We explored:✨ AI & Human Synergy: Reframing our role in the age of automation✨ Method Acting for Business: Why immersion changes everything✨ Flow State Through Silence: How presence unlocks creativity✨ From Theatre to Tech: Prototyping at the edge of intuition✨ Intuitive Research: The intersection of role-play, insight, data and innovation✨ Customer Empathy: Building thriving businesses that feel, not just functionAbout Michael:Michael Ronen is the Founder & President of Wonderland Immersive Design, a boutique innovation studio blending AI, XR, and immersive storytelling. He’s also the co-founder of Formhaus Studio, focused on creator economy ventures. With 20+ years of experience spanning theatre and tech, Michael helps companies prototype bold ideas in 30 days using play, presence, and embodied intelligence. He is the creator of the Play Economy Framework, a methodology that transforms how businesses unlock customer empathy, team flow, and product insight.Where to find more from Michael Ronen:🌐 Wonderland Immersive Design: http://wonderlandimmersivedesign.com🌐 Formhaus Studio: https://www.linkedin.com/company/formhaus-studio🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelronen📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronenmichael
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Immersive role play isn’t just for actors, a conscious innovation leadership tool | Michael Ronen
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