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Connor and Sal talk with Diego de Tomas, co-founder and CEO of Over the Reality (OVR), about building one of the world’s most extensive 3D mapping platforms. Diego shares how OVR has generated over 100,000 3D maps since 2020, accumulating 55 terabytes of data through a community-driven process using their app and advanced AI. He explains the groundbreaking Visual Positioning System (VPS), offering centimeter-level accuracy for AR, robotics, and ride-sharing applications. Diego also discusses OVR’s shift beyond crypto into Web2 markets, launching a subscription model for businesses, and the exciting potential of spatial computing to transform how we interact with our environment.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

00:22 - Meet Diego de Tomas and OVR Overview

01:10 - OVR's Ambitious Goals and Achievements

02:06 - Comparison with Niantic and Data Quality

03:52 - User Experience: Mapping with OVR

05:00 - Backend Process of Creating 3D Maps

06:47 - The Need for Visual Positioning System (VPS)

08:22 - Use Cases for VPS Technology

10:38 - VPS vs. GPS: Understanding the Differences

14:10 - User Involvement in OVR Mapping

15:26 - Factors Influencing Location Value in OVR

19:45 - Recent Funding and Future Plans

25:21 - Investment Thesis Behind OVR

28:10 - Future Directions and Business Model Expansion

30:59 - Training Large Geospatial Models

35:15 - Open Source Plans for the Model

36:24 - Conclusion and Community Engagement

Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.

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