XR Seattle Podcast

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? -XRSEAPOD Team, Kirby, Nirav, Steven and Vinay

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...

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

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!

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.

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.  Don’t forget to subscribe! Also, tweet or comment your answer to the mini-game during the first few minutes of the episode. We'll give a shoutout to those that do in our next episode!! XRSEAPOD Gang, Steven, Kirby, Nirav and Vinay

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!!!

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

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?

Trond Nilsen, an experienced XR developer and director at Virtual Therapeutics, teams up with Nandini Ranganathan, a futurist and educator, to dive into the evolving world of hackathons. They explore how these collaborative events can drive innovation beyond coding, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and interdisciplinary participation. The duo discusses the impact of COVID on in-person gatherings and the rise of virtual formats that expand accessibility. They share insights on best practices, the future of hybrid hackathon models, and the unique spirit of community-driven innovation.