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Everything VR & AR

by The VRAR Association

Everything VR & AR is a weekly podcast covering technologists, enthusiasts, and companies with real world deployments of virtual reality and augmented reality experiences. Learn from interviews with the leaders in gaming, entertainment, productivity, enterprise, social, education, medicine, software, hardware, psychology and more. This podcast covers everything that is VR and AR including the hottest topics and news in virtual reality and augmented reality. Nathan Pettyjohn, Founder of the VR/AR Association is your host.

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Episodes

  1. Tom Emrich, Director of Product AR Platforms at Niantic

    This week the VRARA podcast team welcomes back Tom Emrich. Tom is Director of Product, AR Platforms at Niantic. Tom leads product strategy and development of Niantic's Lightship Unity SDK (ARDK), WebAR platform (8th Wall), and AR Ads. Come listen as we catch up with Tom and discuss the…

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  2. Nima Zeighami, Director of Product for Leia Inc.

    On this week's episode we are joined by Nima Zeighami. Nima is the Director of Product for Leia Inc. where he architects the company's strategy and manages development across its entire product line. Listen as we discuss how he grew into the field of immersive technology and the ways Leia Inc. is...

  3. Steve Lukas, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

    We are joined this week by Steve Lukas. Steve is the Director of Product Management, XR Ecosystem at Qualcomm and heads up Developer Experience for Snapdragon Spaces. He is helping to lead this team to develop and create amazing tools, software and SDKs for headworn immersive platforms. Listen in...

  4. Tony Liao, University of Houston

    This week we are joined by Dr. Tony Liao, director of the new CougAR lab at the University of Houston (www.uhcougARlab.com). Dr. Liao has taken over as the program coordinator for the Digital Media program at UH, introducing brand new AR/VR courses to the UH curriculum, and expanding the program...

  5. Damir First, CCO & Co-Founder of Matterless Studios

    This week we are so excited to be joined by Damir First. Damir is the Co-Founder and CCO of Matterless Studios, a cutting-edge startup that is pioneering the field of augmented reality gaming. Listen as we talk through the ways AR and immersive technology can help to pave the way for more...

  6. Liv Erickson, Director of Mozilla Hubs

    This week we are joined by Liv Erickson. Liv leads the team building Mozilla Hubs, an open source immersive virtual world platform that provides decentralized technology for creating online 3D social VR worlds. Listen in as we discuss the ever evolving world of technology and the ways we can…

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  7. Roderick Kennedy, Founder of Simul and Creator of Teleport VR

    We are joined in this episode by Roderick Kennedy. Roderick is the Founder of Simul and Creator of Teleport VR, a purpose-built network protocol for XR. Listen in as we discuss how early work on the PSVR led Roderick to ask important questions around VR rendering and ways we can improve VR...

  8. Ibrahim Jilani, Global Director & Industry Leader at UL Solutions

    We are delighted to have Ibrahim Jilani return to the podcast. In a follow up to his 2021 episode, Ibrahim takes us through UL's continuing efforts in establishing UL8400 safety standards around immersive technologies. We discuss with Ibrahim what that progress has looked like since we last spoke...

  9. Brandon Bogajewicz, Founder of Vinyl Moon

    For the second episode of this week's double feature, we are lucky to have Brandon Bogajewicz join us. Brandon is the founder of Vinyl Moon, a subscription based vinyl record service that recently debuted unique AR-enabled artwork by visual artist Tyler Weitz. Listen in as we talk about the...

  10. Samantha Wolfe & Luís Bravo Martins, Authors of Metaversed: See beyond the Hype

    Metaversed: See beyond the Hype, is a joint project by authors Samantha Wolfe & Luís Bravo Martins. Serving as a no-nonsense business guide to responsibly approaching the metaverse, the book offers an exploration and "insightful discussion and analysis of the next, rapidly approaching…

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  11. Guido Meardi, CEO of V-Nova

    This week Tyler and Sophia are joined by Guido Meardi. Guido is the CEO of V-Nova, a London-based deep tech company dedicated to improving data compression through game-changing use of AI and parallel processing. Listen as we delve deep into the more technical aspects of XR and associated...

  12. Robert Signore, President of Thrive Pavilion

    This week's guest is Robert Signore. Robert is the President of Thrive Pavilion. Thrive Pavilion is a non-profit organization that operates in Social VR providing real-time social activities in computer generated spaces to help older adults overcome the negative impacts of social isolation.…

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  13. Alex Herrity, Co-Founder of Anima

    Ever wanted to own a piece of "living" art? This week we are joined by Alex Herrity, Co-Founder of Anima. Anima is a company developing a platform and protocol for ownable, blockchain-based AR objects. Listen as we go through Alex's unique experiences in game development and what led to the...

  14. Diana Olynick, Founder of M4 Method

    Our guest this week is Diana Olynick. Diana is the Founder of M4 Method and has more than ten years of experience as an engineer. She has a passion for looking beyond just scope of how we create new technology and instead discover the effect that technology has on consumer health and habits. All...

  15. Greg Tarnacki, CEO & Founder of 18Loop

    Continuing on our exploration of XR technology and healthcare, we are joined this week by Greg Tarnacki. Greg is the CEO & Founder of 18Loop, a non-profit organization doing incredible work for young cancer patients. 18Loop deploys VR to children with cancer to help them tolerate treatment…

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  16. Pia Behmuaras, Foretell Reality

    This week we are delighted to be joined by Pia Behmuaras, Product Manager & Experience Designer with Foretell Reality. Pia is a multimedia artist and VR therapy advocate who leads initiatives related to mental health and wellbeing in her work. Listen as we discuss the intersection of VR/AR with...

  17. Andrew Bennett, Mass Market 5G Products at AT&T

    We are joined again by our friend Andrew Bennett who we spoke with at the Immerse Global Summit in Miami this past December. Andrew leads AT&T's Mass Market 5G Monetization team responsible for identifying opportunities to harness the power of 5G. Join us as we speak about his start in the field...

  18. 2022 Immerse Global Summit Recap Part 3

    The VR/AR Association podcast continues its Immersed Global Summit Recap Series. This week's episode is the final episode of our recap of the amazing talent and individuals at the Immerse Global Summit in Miami, Florida at the beginning of December last year. Our guests span a wide range of...

  19. 2022 Immerse Global Summit Recap Part 2

    To start the new year, the VR/AR Association podcast continues its Immersed Global Summit Recap Series. This week's episode is part two of our recap of the amazing talent and individuals at the Immerse Global Summit in Miami, Florida at the beginning of December last year. Our guests span a wide...

  20. 2022 Immerse Global Summit Recap: Part 1

    Leading into the New Year, the VR/AR Association podcast has some special episodes lined up. This week's episode is part one of our recap of the amazing talent and individuals at the Immerse Global Summit in Miami, Florida at the beginning of December this year. Our guests span a wide range of...

  21. Brad Scoggin, CEO & Co-founder of ArborXR

    This week Sophia and Tyler are joined by Brad Scoggin. Brad is the CEO & Co-founder of ArborXR, a company developing MDM software for education and enterprise XR devices. Brad shares with us his unique background and path to immersive technology and the ways ArborXR are helping to usher forth new...

  22. Vanessa Mullin, Director of Gaming, Metaverse and Social at Agora

    As we continue to lead into Immerse Global Summit Miami 2022, we are joined this week by Vanessa Mullin. Vanessa is the Director of Gaming, Metaverse and Social at Agora and also serves as chair for VRARA's Metaverse Committee. Listen as we step through her unique background and hear her insight...

  23. Adrian Moise, PhD, Founder and CEO of Aequilibrium

    Tyler & Sophia are joined this week by Adrian Moise, Founder and CEO of Aequilibrium. Aequilibrium is an award-winning digital services and consulting provider. Listen as we discuss Adrian's experience and background that helped to improve his understanding of immersive technology that led to the...

  24. Jason McGuigan, Head of Commercial VR at Lenovo

    Sophia and Tyler are joined this week by Jason McGuigan. Jason is the Head of Commercial VR at Lenovo and will be giving a presentation at the upcoming Immerse Global Summit. Listen as we discuss practical uses for VR and the expanding world of metaverse technologies that Lenovo is focussed on....

  25. Adam Sidwell, Founder & Head of Studio for Future House Studios

    This week's guest is Adam Sidwell. Adam is the Founder and Head of Studio for Future House Studios. Future House is an "award-winning Metaverse creation company." Listen as Adam discusses his background working in the film industry and how that informed his exploration of immersive tech and…

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  26. Chris Walz, CEO of Doge Labs VR

    Tyler and Sophia are joined this week by Chris Walz. Chris is the CEO and Chief Game Designer of Doge Labs VR. Doge Labs VR are the creators of Big Ballers Basketball, one of the best rated Quest games in App Labs as listed by Road to VR. Listen as we talk about Chris' beginnings in the industry...

  27. Sean Hurwitz, Founder & CEO of PIXO VR

    This week's episode features Sean Hurwitz, Founder & CEO of PIXO VR. PIXO VR's platform is an all-in-one solution for virtual and augmented reality training. With PIXO VR, Sean has been helping companies transform their training programs and usher in new advancements in workplace education.…

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  28. Nathaniel Hunter, CIO of InfiniteWorld

    This week's episode features Nathaniel Hunter. Nathaniel is the CIO of InfinteWorld, a leading Web3 and Metaverse infrastructure company that helps brands drive consumer engagement and experiences with digital content. Listen as we talk about Nathaniel's humble beginnings selling comics to his...

  29. Sid Desai, Founder & CEO of RocketVR Health

    This week we are joined by Sid Desai. Sid is the Founder & CEO of RocketVR Health. RocketVR Health is pioneering the space of VR Therapeutics using VR-guided mindfulness. In this episode we discuss VR Mindfulness as a tool for healthcare providers, innovation in the digital therapeutics realm and...

  30. Linda Ciavarelli, Co-Founder of HouseCallVR

    This week we are joined by Linda Ciavarelli, Co-Founder of HouseCallVR. Linda is a doctor of podiatric medicine and uses her expertise to connect the established world of virtual reality medicine to the virtual frontier of consumer VR platforms. Listen as we discuss the intersection of immersive...

  31. Dmitry Kornilov, CEO of FFFACE.ME

    This week, Tyler and Sophia are joined by Dmitry Kornilov, CEO and co-founder of the award winning tech studio, FFFACE.ME. Dmitry describes himself as an innovation marketing futurist and has over 13 years of industry experience. Listen as we discuss immersive branded experiences, digital fashion...

  32. "Road to Madeira" (Amsterdam) - A VRARA Mini-Series

    This special episode continues our unique, four part mini-series, "Road to Madeira". In this series, Nathan Pettyjohn (CEO Immerse Growth Network, President VR/AR Association) interviews creatives and industry leaders on location at conferences across Europe, leading up to the Immerse Global…

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  33. Nils Pihl, CEO of Auki Labs and Matterless Studios [Part Three]

    This week Tyler and Sophia are joined again by good friend, Nils Pihl. Nils is a "Swedish entrepreneur, behavioral engineer and social transhumanist specializing in the intersection of modern technology and human behavior." Listen as Nils takes us on a three part series discussing the human…

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  34. "Road to Madeira" (Berlin) - A VRARA Mini-Series

    This week's episode begins our special, four part mini-series, "Road to Madeira". In this series, Nathan Pettyjohn (CEO Immerse Growth Network, President VR/AR Association) interviews creatives and industry leaders on location at conferences across Europe, leading up to the Immerse Global Summit...

  35. Nils Pihl, CEO of Auki Labs and Matterless Studios - Part Two

    This week is part 2 of our discussion with Nils Pihl. Nils is a "Swedish entrepreneur, behavioral engineer and social transhumanist specializing in the intersection of modern technology and human behavior." Listen as Nils takes us on a three part series discussing the human element of…

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  36. Nils Pihl, CEO of Auki Labs and Matterless Studios

    This week Tyler and Sophia are joined by good friend Nils Pihl. Nils is a "Swedish entrepreneur, behavioral engineer and social transhumanist specializing in the intersection of modern technology and human behavior." Listen as Nils takes us on a three part series discussing the human element of...

  37. Brian Schriner & Carlos Fueyo, Florida International University

    This week we are joined by Brian Schriner, Dean of the FIU College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts (CARTA) and Carlose Fueyo, Knight Foundation Innovator in residence at CARTA. Listen as we discuss how CARTA has fully emerged in building and feeding the tech growth in Miami, one of the...

  38. Nathan Pettyjohn & Anne-Marie Enns, Immerse Global Summit

    On this week's podcast we enjoy the company of VR/AR Association's very own Nathan Pettyjohn & Anne-Marie Enns. Nathan is the CEO Immerse Growth Network and President VR/AR Association, while Anne-Marie serves as Executive Producer of the VR/AR Global Summit. Listen as we talk with them about the...

  39. Louis Rosenberg PhD, CEO of Unanimous AI

    Tyler and Sophia are joined this week by Louis Rosenberg PhD, CEO of Unanimous AI and an industry professional of more than three decades. Listen as we discuss Louis's extensive experience in the VR/AR industry and what the future holds for the metaverse. Listen Here:...

  40. Hakan Satiroglu, VP of Strategy at The Glimpse Group

    This week we are joined by our friend Hakan Satiroglu. Hakan serves as the VP of Strategy of the Glimpse Group as well as the General Manager of XR Terra. Listen as we speak about education technology and the ways that AR/VR are shifting how we approach educational systems and expanding our means...

  41. 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...

  42. 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. Listen Here:...

  43. Jason Yim, Founder & CEO of Trigger XR

    For this week's episode, we are joined by the founder & CEO of Trigger XR, Jason Yim. Trigger XR is an award-winning XR agency that creates AR, MR and VR experiences that connect people to brands, sports, entertainment and ecommerce. Listen Here:...

  44. Andrew Hawken, CEO & 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...

  45. 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...

  46. 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. Listen Here:...

  47. Sammy Popat, Interim Director at MAVRIC, University of Maryland

    This week we are joined by Sammy Popat, the Interim Director of the University of Maryland's MAVRIC Program. Sammy expands on the goals of the MAVRIC program, and the broader adoption of XR across the University of Maryland. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/sammy-popat-umd Check out...

  48. Ben Taft, Mira Labs

    Today we are joined by Ben Taft, CEO and Founder of Mira Labs creator of the Prism Pro AR head mounted display hardware. Ben shares his story as a pioneer in the immersive tech industry and the use of AR in the workplace. Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/ben-taft-miralabs Check out...

  49. Matt Coppinger, VMware

    This week we sat down with Matt Coppinger, the Director of Product Management at VMware. Matt discusses the history of VMware and their transition into the VR industry. We also touch on the importance of equal distribution of XR technology to enterprises across industry. Listen Here:...

  50. Christoph Fleischmann, Founder of Arthur Technologies

    This week we speak with Christoph Fleischmann, Founder of Arthur Technologies. Arthur is changing the way major companies operate through the use of VR meeting spaces and collaboration. Listen in as Christoph explores what the future of the office space may look like. Listen Here:...

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Everything VR & AR is a weekly podcast covering technologists, enthusiasts, and companies with real world deployments of virtual reality and augmented reality experiences. Learn from interviews with the leaders in gaming, entertainment, productivity, enterprise, social, education, medicine, software, hardware, psychology and more. This podcast covers everything that is VR and AR including the hottest topics and news in virtual reality and augmented reality. Nathan Pettyjohn, Founder of the VR/AR Association is your host.

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