Episode #44: Let's Talk About the R in VR/AR with Alex Meland! Augmented Reality is essential to the XR ecosystem, but one should not underestimate the 'R' in VR/AR. With the rise of immersive technologies integrating into our society, work & daily living, it's an excellent time to have a conversation about what it all means. In this episode, Alex Meland shares his experience, philosophy & passion for the XR space in this in-depth conversation that will leave you wanting more!

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About Alex Meland:

Alex Meland (@ALEX VR) is an American virtual reality industry professional and content creator.

Alex co-founded the Between Realities VR Podcast, a talk show with weekly guests from within the world of virtual reality, with partner Harry "Skeeva" Skigis in 2020. Since then, the program has become a hub for the VR community and was nominated for "Social VR Influencer of the Year" in the 2021 VR Awards and "VR Content Creator of the Year" in the 2022 VR Awards.

Alex is Strategic Partnership Manager for Contact CI, working in business development for their high-end haptic glove used in training with the U.S. Air Force.

He is also an official correspondent for UploadVR.com and writer for VR Trend Magazine.

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Produced and edited by Ashley Coffey. Cover art designed by Ashley Coffey.

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Introduction music composed and produced by Ashley Coffey

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