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Siddharth Saxena of Oblix Jun 14, 2018

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This episode we talk with Siddharth Saxena, Founder & CEO of Oblix, a VR startup based in Brooklyn New York. Siddarth joins us to discuss their first product release - Go Guess - which is a multiplayer geographic guessing game for virtual reality. It's now available on Steam for Rift and coming soon on VIVE.

Siddharth talks about how their team concepted and built the experience, and where the game is headed in the future. He also talks about the industry's distribution challenges, and how Oblix is tackling it, along with their unique multi-faceted monetization strategies.

Connect with Siddharth at siddharth@oblixvr.com or at oblixvr.com.

To learn more about the VR/AR Association, please visit: thevrara.com

Taylor Wilding of roOomy Jun 07, 2018

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On this episode we are joined by Taylor Wilding, Head of Business Development at roOomy.

RoOomy is an AR/VR home staging platform whose app allows real estate agents, potential buyers, and sellers showcase a property, without the cost of virtual staging. Users can virtually design spaces with actual pieces of furniture. Further more, they can purchase the home furnishings directly through the app.

Taylor dives into their unique approach, and the value that roOomy is bringing real estate agents, home furnishing retailers and interior designers.

Connect with roOomy at www.rooomy.com and contact Taylor at Taylor.Wilding@rooomy.com.

More information about the VR/AR Association can be found at: TheVRARA.com

Kalin Stoyanchev of RNDR and OTOY May 31, 2018

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Kalin Stoyanchev, the Project Lead at RNDR and VP of Distributed Systems and Blockchain at OTOY, is our guest this episode. Kalin does an excellent job of explaining how blockchain in general is impacting VR/AR/MR, & where RNDR fits within the ecosystem.

RNDR is a decentralized rendering software. Built on a blockchain-based system, RNDR is a decentralized and open global rendering system that makes high-powered rendering tools readily available to Hollywood studios and everyday content creators alike. With a future of AR and VR becoming an increasing reality, somebody is going to need to render all those virtual worlds.

RNDR's parent company, OTOY, is the company who built Octane Render - which is the rendering software used in WestWorld's show opening.

You can find out more about RNDR at www.rendertoken.com.

Learn more about the VR/AR Association and the upcoming VR/AR Global Summit by visiting the following link: www.thevrara.com/vr-ar-global-summit

Ori Inbar of AWE (Augmented World Expo) May 25, 2018

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Ori Inbar is the Co-Founder and CEO of AWE, (Augmented World Expo) and Partner at Super Ventures. AWE is the world's largest event dedicated exclusively to the AR + VR industry.

Ori talks about the beginnings of AWE 9 years ago and how it has evolved into a conference held in multiple locations throughout the world, and specifically the 9th annual AWE USA being held May 30 - June 1 in Santa Clara, CA. Ori also describes the fascinating topic of the AR Cloud.

You can also connect with Ori at ori@superventures.com.

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VRLA 2018 Part Two May 24, 2018

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In this second episode of a two part series, we talk with a number of companies that were at VRLA 2018.

We also want to thank those of you who were able to take advantage of the special listener code to attend VRLA 2018.

The companies who we talk with on this episode and information are:

Quantum Capture represented by CEO and Founder Morgan Young
- Website - Quantum Capture
- Twitter - @QuantumCapture

RYOT represented by Nora Kirkpatrick and Chris Smith
- Website - RYOT.org
- Twitter - @NoraKirkpatrick
- Instagram - @chrissmithwho

Two Bit Circus represented by Director of Marketing Dorothy Ferguson
- Website - twobitcircus.com
- Twitter - @TwoBitCircus

XPrize Foundation represented by Jacki Morie and Colin Peartree
- Website - Avatar.xprize.org
- Twitter - @xprize

Virtual World Society represented by Eva Hoerth
- Website - VirtualWorldSociety.org
- Twitter - @VRWorldSociety

For more information about the VR/AR Association, please visit: TheVRARA.com

VRLA 2018 Part One May 17, 2018

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In the first of a two part series, we talk with a number of companies that were at VRLA 2018.

We also want to thank those of you who were able to take advantage of the special listener code to attend VRLA 2018.

The companies who we talk with on this episode and information are:

Beast Inc represented by Vivian Tan
- Website - Beastpets.com
- Twitter - @beastpets
- Email to sign up for beta access - beta@beastpets.com

Escape VR represented by CEO Simon Chu
- Website - Escapevrgames.com
- Twitter - @EscapeVRGames

Exit Reality represented by Co-founder Yoni Koenig
- Website - Exitrealityvr.com
- Twitter - @exitreality_vr

Neurogaming represented by CMO Alex Morozov
- Website - Neurogaming.global
- Twitter - @NeurogamingLTD

IGT represented by Director of VR Paolo Werbrouck
- Website - IGT.com
- Twitter - @igtnews

Omnivirt represented by Co-founder and COO Michael Rucker
- Website - Omnivirt.com

For more information on the VR/AR Association, please visit: http://thevrara.com

John Buzzell of YOU ARE HERE May 10, 2018

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We are joined this week by John Buzzell, who is the President of, YOU ARE HERE.

YOU ARE HERE is an immersive experience lab that helps agencies and brands engage customers with a strategic mix of innovation technologies for events, marketing, and training all over the world.

John is also the President of the Atlanta Chapter of the VRARA, and Co-Chair of the Marketing and Advertising Committee.

Connect with John at www.youareherecorp.com, by email at jbuzzell@youareherecorp.com or on Twitter at @buzzer.

For more information about the VR/AR Association, simply visit: TheVRARA.com

Adam Draper of Boost VC May 03, 2018

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This week we are joined by Adam Draper, Founder & Managing Director at Boost VC. Adam is a 2x entrepreneur and a 4th generation venture capitalist.

Boost VC invests in pre-seed VR and blockchain companies. Since 2012, Boost VC has invested in 200+ startups from over 30 countries.

This is a fantastic discussion about how Adam and Boost VC are viewing the VR and AR ecosystem.

Connect with Adam at boost.vc or email him at adam@boost.vc

Nathan Nasseri of RE in VR Apr 26, 2018

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Nathan Nasseri, Founder of RE in VR, is our guest to discuss how VR is changing the new construction real-estate market by adding cost efficiencies and accelerating the sales process.

RE in VR provides an all-in-one solution to real-estate developers, construction companies, and architects to deliver an all-in-one virtual replica of their entire building both inside and out.

Their system provides a video fly thru, renders, accurate exterior views, virtual reality tours, photo realistic experiences and interior design tools for every floor plan.

Connect with Nathan at nathan@reinvr.com.

Also make sure to find out what is going on at the VR/AR Association by visiting: TheVRARA.com

Cosmo Scharf of the VRLA conference Apr 19, 2018

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Cosmo Scharf, Co-founder of VRLA and Co-Founder Mindshow, is our guest this week.

This years VRLA is taking place May 4-5 2018 at the LA Convention Center and is one of THE conferences you must attend this year.

Cosmo talks about the inspiration for VRLA several years ago, and some of the philosophical questions and opportunities we should all be considering as we leverage the next generation of immersive and transformative technology.

VRLA 2018 is expected to see 12,000+ attendees, hundreds of exhibitors, educational sessions and product launches. Listeners can get their passes at http://virtualrealityla.com/ and use discount code VRLA_goodvibes.

Connect with Cosmo on twitter at @cosmoscharf.

Also check out the VRLA after-party hosted by the VRAR Association's LA Chapter and Phase Two: RSVP for the after-party here: http://www.thevrara.com/events/2018/5/4/rsvp-now-for-the-vrara-vrla-after-party-vrara-vrla-la-event-party .

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