Everything VR & AR

Latest Episodes:

Tom Ffiske, Founder and Editor of Immersive Wire May 12, 2022

Show notes

We are joined by our friend Tom Ffiske, Founder and Editor of Immersive Wire. Tom's work in immersive technology gives him a unique and deep understanding of the industry as a whole. Listen in as we gain his perspective on the current state of the industry and what he is most excited about.

Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/tom-ffiske-immersive-wire

Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode.

Book Release: The Metaverse: A Professional's Guide

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Tom Ffiske: LinkedIn / Twitter
Tyler Gates: LinkedIn / Twitter
Sophia Moshasha: LinkedIn / Twitter
VRARA DC: LinkedIn / Twitter

Subscribe to the podcast wherever podcasts are found or listen to past interviews at www.TheVRARA.com/podcast

Do you have an interest in being a guest on our podcast or have a guest recommendation? Email vicki@thevrara.com and let us know!

Visit the VR/AR Association at www.TheVRARA.com for more information about how you can get involved with this worldwide organization to help gain exposure and share ideas and best practices with other experts in the industry.

The Everything VR/AR Podcast is produced & sponsored by the DC Chapter of VRARA, in conjunction with Brightline Interactive.

Allison Ferenci, Camera IQ Co-Founder and CEO May 05, 2022

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Allison Ferneci, CEO & Co-Founder of Camera IQ, speaks with Tyler and Sophia about her background in design and how it has led to her creating Camera IQ, an AR creation platform for brands. Allison also touches on the importance of democratizing immersive technology and putting tools in the hands of creators.

Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/allison-ferenci-camera-iq

Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode.

https://cameraiq.com/
If you want to see some of the experiences that Camera IQ creates in action, check out this link: https://cameraiq.com/brandshowcase/
For the company's latest report, check out this link: https://info.cameraiq.com/ar-marketing-and-consumer-behavior-in-2022
For a webinar unpacking critical insights from the report and sharing actionable takeaways, check out this link: https://info.cameraiq.com/understanding-consumer-behavior-in-the-metaverse

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Allison Ferenci: LinkedIn / Twitter
Tyler Gates: LinkedIn / Twitter
Sophia Moshasha: LinkedIn / Twitter
VRARA DC: LinkedIn / Twitter

Subscribe to the podcast wherever podcasts are found or listen to past interviews at www.TheVRARA.com/podcast

Do you have an interest in being a guest on our podcast or have a guest recommendation? Email vicki@thevrara.com and let us know!

The Everything VR/AR Podcast is produced & sponsored by the DC Chapter of VRARA, in conjunction with Brightline Interactive.

Alen Paul Silverrstieen, ImagineAR Apr 28, 2022

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This week we are joined by Alen Paul Silverrstieen, CEO & President of ImagineAR & FameDays Inc. Alen shares his take on the use of immersive technology in the Sports & Entertainment industry and touches on the importance of using AR to connect and engage with fans and communities all over the world.

Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/alen-paul-silverrstieen-imaginear

Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode.

Follow us on Social Media:

Alen Paul Silverrstieen: LinkedIn
Tyler Gates: LinkedIn / Twitter
Sophia Moshasha: LinkedIn / Twitter
VRARA DC: LinkedIn / Twitter

Subscribe to the podcast wherever podcasts are found or listen to past interviews at www.TheVRARA.com/podcast

Do you have an interest in being a guest on our podcast or have a guest recommendation? Email vicki@thevrara.com and let us know!

Kyle Rand, CEO and Founder of Rendever Apr 21, 2022

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This week we are joined by Kyle Rand, CEO and Founder of Rendever, which leverages VR to address various issues among senior populations like social isolation. Kyle shares his passion for using VR as a tool for impact.

Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/kyle-rand-rendever

Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode.

Follow us on Social Media:

Kyle Rand: LinkedIn
Tyler Gates: LinkedIn / Twitter
Sophia Moshasha: LinkedIn / Twitter
VRARA DC: LinkedIn / Twitter

Subscribe to the podcast wherever podcasts are found or listen to past interviews at www.TheVRARA.com/podcast

Do you have an interest in being a guest on our podcast or have a guest recommendation? Email vicki@thevrara.com and let us know!

The Everything VR/AR Podcast is produced & sponsored by the DC Chapter of VRARA, in conjunction with Brightline Interactive.

Marc Petit, Unreal Engine at Epic Games Apr 14, 2022

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Marc Petit, VP of Unreal Engine Ecosystems at Epic Games, shares his journey that started with his career in early graphic content creation in the late 80s and has now led to the creation of immersive content at Unreal Engine. Marc also touches on the mission of Epic Games and the vital role that newly released Unreal Engine 5 plays in bringing their vision to life.

Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/marc-petit-epic

Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode.

Building the Open Metaverse Podcast

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Marc Petit: LinkedIn / Twitter
Tyler Gates: LinkedIn / Twitter
Sophia Moshasha: LinkedIn / Twitter
VRARA DC: LinkedIn / Twitter

Subscribe to the podcast wherever podcasts are found or listen to past interviews at www.TheVRARA.com/podcast

Do you have an interest in being a guest on our podcast or have a guest recommendation? Email vicki@thevrara.com and let us know!

The Everything VR/AR Podcast is produced & sponsored by the DC Chapter of VRARA, in conjunction with Brightline Interactive.

Terry Schussler, Deutsche Telekom Apr 07, 2022

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Terry Schussler, Senior Director of XR and Metaverse at Deutsche Telekom joins us to talk about the hubraum Snapdragon Spaces Program that is currently accepting applications. Terry shares the vision of this program which is to support innovators across the XR industry through providing mentorship and access to major partnerships and technology resources. Follow the link below to learn more.

Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/terry-schussler

Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode.

Follow us on Social Media:

Terry Schussler: LinkedIn
Tyler Gates: LinkedIn / Twitter
Sophia Moshasha: LinkedIn / Twitter
VRARA DC: LinkedIn / Twitter

Subscribe to the podcast wherever podcasts are found or listen to past interviews at www.TheVRARA.com/podcast

Do you have an interest in being a guest on our podcast or have a guest recommendation? Email vicki@thevrara.com and let us know!

The Everything VR/AR Podcast is produced & sponsored by the DC Chapter of VRARA, in conjunction with Brightline Interactive.

Julia Beabout, CEO of Novaby Mar 31, 2022

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This week we speak with Julia Beabout the CEO of Novaby and creator of Monumental Conversations. Touching on her background in Architecture and Engineering, Julia discusses her transition into immersive design, and the value of augmented reality as a communication tool that enhances our understanding of space and context.

Links:

https://www.monumentalconversations.org/
https://www.novaby.com/
Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliabeabout/
Twitter: @tylerhgates @sophiamosh

Subscribe to the podcast wherever podcasts are found or listen to past interviews at www.TheVRARA.com/podcast

Do you have an interest in being a guest on our podcast or have a guest recommendation? Email vicki@thevrara.com and let us know!

Stephanie Riggs, CEO of Odeon Theatrical Mar 24, 2022

Show notes

This week we are joined by Stephanie Riggs, CEO and Co-Founder of Odeon Theatrical, and author of "End of Story Telling." Stephanie shares her passion for bridging together narrative and technology which has guided her extensive and successful career in the immersive industry. She truly is the renaissance woman of the immersive era.

Links:

https://venturebeat.com/2021/09/17/odeon-theatrical-will-build-theater-of-the-future-with-ar
Www.ImmersiveRiggs.com
Www.SunchaserEnt.com
Www.OdeonTheatrical.com
www.EndofStorytelling.com
Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/immersiveriggs/
Twitter: @ImmersiveRiggs @tylerhgates @sophiamosh

Subscribe to the podcast wherever podcasts are found or listen to past interviews at www.TheVRARA.com/podcast

Do you have an interest in being a guest on our podcast or have a guest recommendation? Email vicki@thevrara.com and let us know!

Jeff Anderson, Mancini Duffy Associate Design Lab Developer Mar 17, 2022

Show notes

Jeff Anderson is a VR/AR Developer at Mancini Duffy's Design Lab. Join us as Jeff shares his story as an architectural designer who early on recognized the impact VR could have on architecture. He has since dedicated his career to leveraging immersive tech to improve the architecture and design process with programs like The Toolbelt.

Links:

https://thetoolbelt.com
https://www.manciniduffy.com/team/jeff-anderson/
Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffandersonarchitect/
Twitter: @tylerhgates @sophiamosh

Subscribe to the podcast wherever podcasts are found or listen to past interviews at www.TheVRARA.com/podcast

Do you have an interest in being a guest on our podcast or have a guest recommendation? Email vicki@thevrara.com and let us know!

The Polys WebXR Awards Recap with Julie Smithson and Ben Erwin Mar 10, 2022

Show notes

This week we are joined by Julie Smithson, Co-Founder of MetaVRse and Ben Erwin, Creator of The Polys - WebXR Awards and WebXR Summit Series. Ben, Julie and Sophia worked together this past February to present the second annual Polys WebXR Award Show and WebXR Summit Series. Listen as they give us a recap of the show and discuss what the future looks like for this program.

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