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#122 Wist: The Killer Use Case for VR?

Oct 25, 2023
Andrew McHugh, Founder of Wist, believes he has found the killer use case for VR. They discuss WIST, an app that lets users relive memories through AR and VR, capturing videos using iPhones and LiDAR sensors. They explore investment opportunities in the VR space and discuss onboarding difficulties. Venture capitalist Sian Banister shares her emotional connection to finding the killer use case for AR. Excitement about investing in Wist and creating a syndicate is mentioned, along with upcoming episodes and a partnership with American Express.
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INSIGHT

VR's Big Moment

  • VR has been on the verge of a breakthrough for a decade.
  • Apple's Vision Pro headset could finally push VR into the mainstream.
ANECDOTE

Wist Demo

  • Andrew McHugh, Wist's founder, demonstrated the app using his son's ultrasound and first laugh.
  • Elizabeth Yin, an investor, tried the VR experience and felt present during McHugh's wife's ultrasound.
ADVICE

Platform Accessibility

  • The Apple Vision Pro's high price point may limit its accessibility.
  • Wist differentiates itself by being platform-agnostic, available on various devices.
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