Episode 253: Calin Pacurariu - Co-Founder & CEO, Spatial

It’s not every day that you get to interview someone who launched four product lines with Steve Jobs and the rest of the Apple exec team, so as a fan of all things Apple, lets just say I was a little excited for this interview. Calin’s career has always been at the forefront of emerging technologies and trends. From his first stint at Apple working on software for the iMac and iBook (yes, the shell shaped laptop), to his time at Handspring where he helped bring the Treo - a first generation smartphone - to market, to his return to Apple to work on early iPhone software, iTunes Mobile, pre-HealthKit, Apple TV, and AirPlay, plus the other startups that he’s been involved in. The next frontier ahead for Calin is sound and as a Co-Founder & CEO of Spatial, their goal is to redefine the human experience by creating virtual soundscapes where you work, where you play and where you stay. The company recently announced its Series B funding highlighted by Mike Gordon, President of Fenway Sports Group, The Kraft Group, Marquee Sports Holdings, WS Development and National Geographic Society. In this episode of our podcast, we cover: * Predictions for the future of immersive experiences at sporting events and concerts. * All the great stories throughout his career at Apple, Handspring, and the various startups… including the question I had to ask him about. * What it was like working with Steve Jobs. * A deep dive into his latest company, Spatial and how their technology works, plus a glimpse into the plans ahead for the company. * Advice on keeping a culture of innovation as a company scales. * And so much more. If you like the show, please remember to subscribe and review us on iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google Play.