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S1E17: Brain Matters - How Brain Computer Interfaces Extend Reality, Part 1

Kirby Shabaga — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 02:56:37 +0000

We force our brain to conform to our tools and applications, but what if we could adapt our environment to our mind? Brain Computer Interface (BCI) is so much more than controlling objects with our mind. We explore what is BCI and debunking myths with Neuroscientist and President of Emotiv, Olivier Oullier and Chief Commercial Officer, Kim Old. Join us for this episode, Part 1 of 2, Brain Matters: How Brain Computer Interfaces Extend Reality. Listen, Share and Subscribe!

Brain Matters...see what we did there?

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S1E16: Startups - Exploring what works and a better future

Kirby Shabaga — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 13:00:00 +0000

Startups empower our communities and drive innovation. But what is a startup and what makes one successful? Our guest, Elizabeth Scallon of Alexa Startup and Funds, spills the tea on startup best practices, investment advice as well as diversity and inclusion as the competitive edge. Join us in this episode of XRSEAPOD. Subscribe and hope that Kirby, Vinay and Steven don't have to go through another Springstein reference from Nirav...

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S1E15: How to combine the best of AR into VR with aardvark

Kirby Shabaga — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Aardvark is a framework for building augmented reality "gadgets" that run on top of virtual reality experiences. You can attach these gadgets to your hands and bring them with you in your favorite VR apps. Joe Ludwig and Forest Gibson shares with us everything you need to know about aadvark from how it works to how to get started. Subscribe, listen, and enjoy!

Check out aadvark here:

https://github.com/aardvarkxr/aardvark

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S1E14: How to bridge ecosystems, partnerships and technology

Kirby Shabaga — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 12:00:00 +0000

There are so many opportunities in #XR, it can be daunting. How do you bridge the ecosystem, partnerships and technologies? Amy Peck, CEO of EndeavorVR tells us how. Amy has held various leadership roles in XR and continues to be a global ambassador, bridging the how and why of XR around the world. Join Kirby, Vinay and Nirav as they dig in to uncover Amy's secret to success. Listen and Subscribe!

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S1E13: Building XR startup Resilience: lessons on leadership during a crisis

Kirby Shabaga — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 14:48:52 +0000

So you started an XR startup just before a global pandemic hits.... Now what? Join the crew in our wide ranging discussion with Gabriel, CEO of Próprio, on fundraising, establishing culture, accountability, and startup management and leadership in the midst of the most challenging economic times of our generation.

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S1E12: What is The Leadership Mindset for XR Leaders?

Kirby Shabaga — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 12:00:00 +0000

How do you balance staying focused on the long term vision and but still recognize the opportunity in front of you? In this series, Leaders in XR, we chat with Joe Michaels, Chief Revenue Officer of HaptX on the Leadership Mindset for XR leaders. We cover a lot, including discussing when to pivot, how to prioritize R&D and still pay the bills, and there’s even a Ferris Bueller reference.

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XRSEAPOD Gang,

Steven, Kirby, Nirav and Vinay

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S1E11: Can designing for Inclusion help XR unlock the human potential and speed up adoption?

Kirby Shabaga — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 12:00:00 +0000

We discuss this opportunity with our guest, Joel Ward https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelward/ , Technologist, XR Access Initiative Lead https://www.linkedin.com/company/xr-access/, and Super Dad.

This one gets us in the feels. Joel has both experience and passion for making sure the devices and experiences we build, we build for all of us. The best thing is, by doing so you build for a larger audience. And that's something we need to grow the XR community. Tune in to find out how you can build for inclusion. Help us get the word out. Listen, share, and above all subscribe!!!

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S1E10: Does XR have a Chicken and Egg problem?

Kirby Shabaga — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 12:00:00 +0000

We all know that content is king. But is the killer app the solution for mass adoption of VR? Or is there still a technology gap that needs to be filled before content can take off? Join us in this episode where Nirav, Vinay, and Kirby discuss and debate, does XR have a Chicken and Egg problem? Would love to hear your thoughts too. Tweet and tag us @xrseapod

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S1E09: How to Build Successful Applications for Enterprise

Kirby Shabaga — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 12:00:00 +0000

If you are new to creating XR apps for Enterprise, or looking to scale, this episode is for you. We're talking to Dirck Schou, CEO of Taqtile and Microsoft Partner of the Year, Mixed Reality on How to Build Successful Applications for Enterprise. Join Kirby, Vinay and Nirav as they explore topics on:

Common XR Pitfalls
AR and VR use cases
Examples that drive ROI
How XR for enterprise is not just for large scale companies
And the future for Enterprise XR

What's your favorite Enterprise XR application?

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S1E08: The Future of Hackathons

Kirby Shabaga — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Hackathons are not just for developers. They are an opportunity for everyone to get together to find innovative solutions quickly. With social restrictions, the getting together is the hard part. Does that mean Hackathons are dead? We don't think so and neither do our guests, Nandini Ranganathan and Trond Nilsen. First, subscribe then tune in. We'll talk about the growing opportunities, the new best practices and the future for virtual hackathons.

We'd love to hear what you think.

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S1E07: Wargaming - what is it good for?

Kirby Shabaga — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 12:00:00 +0000

VR has proven its value in training use cases - but what comes next? How can the industry move up the value chain from training to planning. Further, we are living in a time of the unexpected. Can we use immersive technology to help identify, promote, and train leaders that can prepare for the unexpected. There’s a discipline for this – Wargaming. Wargaming is a type of planning activity that simulates realistic if unusual scenarios to evaluate courses of action. In this episode, we evaluate if immersive wargaming can provide lessons beyond the military, but to all strategic planners.

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S1E06: HR + VR + Doing Good = This Episode of XRSEAPOD

Kirby Shabaga — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +0000

We're big fans of Tom Furness and anything that benefits the Virtual World's Society. So when we had the chance to talk to the founder of Genius Ventures, Vanjeet Chiina and their VP of PR, Marah Berezowsky on the Global HR Summit benefiting the Virtual World's Society - we hit record. Join us in this episode where we discuss investing during COVID, opportunities for startups, and how XR and HR are teaming up to make remote work a more enjoyable and safer experience.

Check out the Global HR Summit in Altspace VR, HMD not required (free for Educators and Students!)

We just started to scratch the surface here. Where are you seeing the opportunities for HR + XR: Human Reality - Transforming interaction in the workplace?

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