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XR Seattle Podcast

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Interviews and Insights on XR by Industry Experts
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S1E20: Sound and Vision - The Convergence of Voice AI and XR

XR Seattle PodcastDec 10, 2020

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S2E3: Future of education & collaboration using XR feat. Mat Chacon

S2E3: Future of education & collaboration using XR feat. Mat Chacon

Join together with the band as we talk with Mat Chacon, CEO of one of the first VR Collaboration companies Doghead Simulations, on what XR means for the future of education, collaboration, and work.

Mar 07, 202159:17
S2E2: Why We Work feat. Hanson Hosein

S2E2: Why We Work feat. Hanson Hosein

The crew gets philosophical with journalist/academic Hanson Hosein (@hrhmedia) as they discuss everything from historical trends on automation, technology adoption, and equity, and of course XR. You might want to do your homework on this one as we pepper the technology talk with economic theory, science fiction, key elements of story-telling, and even lessons from the Age of Revolutions -- all this talk of the leisure class makes me want to re-watch Stanley Kubrick’s Barry Lyndon.

Feb 16, 202143:42
S2E1: XR and the Future of Work
Feb 04, 202147:53
S1E23: Season 1 in Review
Jan 03, 202142:36
S1E22: What can games teach us about making better enterprise applications in XR?

S1E22: What can games teach us about making better enterprise applications in XR?

Games and Entertainment. They are what drives platform adoption. But #XR is much more than fun and...games. In this episode, we explore "What can games teach us about making better enterprise applications in XR"? We share games that best demonstrate onboarding/tutorial, locomotion, accessibility, input, and learning abstract concepts. Listen, Share and Subscribe.

Happy Holidays from the XRSEAPOD crew, Steven, Vinay, Nirav and Kirby

Dec 24, 202047:36
S1E21: 360 degrees - What are you looking at? Feat. Alex Rühl

S1E21: 360 degrees - What are you looking at? Feat. Alex Rühl

Alex Rühl is an experienced VR director, podcaster, international keynote speaker, and she generously shared her time with the XRSeaPod team to chat about immersive filmmaking. There are several use-cases for creating content in this medium, and after listening to this episode, we can't wait to see what you've made!

Dec 17, 202046:41
S1E20: Sound and Vision - The Convergence of Voice AI and XR

S1E20: Sound and Vision - The Convergence of Voice AI and XR

Can you hear me now? Your voice, it's one of the most effective forms of communication, connection, and expression. However, it's rarely used in #XR. In this episode, we explore the technologies and uses that make language a powerful tool in XR. Join the XRSEAPOD gang, Nirav, Vinay, Kirby, and Steven in this episode, Sound and Vision: The Convergence of Voice AI and XR. Listen, share, and follow.

Dec 10, 202042:49
S1E19: 2020 Year in Review with SuperData

S1E19: 2020 Year in Review with SuperData

No doubt 2020 will be remembered as a year of disruption. But what does the data say? We double click on the data with Stephanie Llamas, Head of Games and XR Research and Strategy at Nielsen. Join us as we look at the trends of 2020 and the opportunities of 2021. One trend we're happy to leave behind in 2020 is Nirav's Bruce Springstein references...

Listen, share, and follow!
Nirav, Kirby, Vinay, Steven

Dec 03, 202049:17
S1E18: XR Opportunities in EdTech

S1E18: XR Opportunities in EdTech

The first half of 2019 saw USD 3.5B in VC funding in the global EdTech space. In this episode with David Bass-Clark, we go deep into opportunities for startups, content creators and what is missing with traditional platforms like Mobile Device Management (MDM), Learning Management Systems (LMS), and Learning Record Stores (LRS) purpose-built for XR content.

David is the Director of VR/AR Research and Development at Unity College, America's Environmental College. David is an experienced XR technologist and XR strategist. Be sure to visit the Extended Reality (XR) page to learn about the school's XR Innovation Lab and see examples of their work, like Crime Scene Investigation and Virtual Forest Distance Sampling.

Imagine the learning experiences you might create for students and the workforce that are either impossible in real-life or are cost or time prohibitive to run in real-life. What will your value proposition be for bringing super-human XR abilities into EdTech experiences?

If you're interested in future XR hackathons register here.

Nov 26, 202045:34
S1E17: Brain Matters - How Brain Computer Interfaces Extend Reality, Part 2

S1E17: Brain Matters - How Brain Computer Interfaces Extend Reality, Part 2

Earbuds that can read brain data and adapting the work environment to your mood and cognitive state are just two of the fascinating topics we discuss in part two of Brain Matters: How Brain Computer Interfaces Extend Reality. We're joined by leading experts in the field, Chief Commerical Officer of EMOTIV, Kim O and President and Neuroscientist, Olivier. Make sure to check out part 1, where we talk BCI basics, debunking myths, and explore the uses cases in the market today. This two-part series is especially special because Nirav does not reference Bruce Springstein. You're welcome. Subscribe, share, and listen here.

Nov 19, 202028:10
S1E17: Brain Matters - How Brain Computer Interfaces Extend Reality, Part 1

S1E17: Brain Matters - How Brain Computer Interfaces Extend Reality, Part 1

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

Nov 14, 202031:40
S1E16: Startups - Exploring what works and a better future

S1E16: Startups - Exploring what works and a better future

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...

Nov 05, 202054:37
S1E15: How to combine the best of AR into VR with aardvark

S1E15: How to combine the best of AR into VR with aardvark

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


Oct 29, 202048:39
S1E14: How to bridge ecosystems, partnerships and technology

S1E14: How to bridge ecosystems, partnerships and technology

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!

Oct 22, 202056:22
S1E13: Building XR startup Resilience: lessons on leadership during a crisis

S1E13: Building XR startup Resilience: lessons on leadership during a crisis

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.

Oct 15, 202001:00:58
S1E12: What is The Leadership Mindset for XR Leaders?

S1E12: What is The Leadership Mindset for XR Leaders?

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


Oct 08, 202001:03:38
S1E11: Can designing for Inclusion help XR unlock the human potential and speed up adoption?

S1E11: Can designing for Inclusion help XR unlock the human potential and speed up adoption?

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!!!

Oct 01, 202051:20
S1E10: Does XR have a Chicken and Egg problem?

S1E10: Does XR have a Chicken and Egg problem?

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

Sep 24, 202034:47
S1E09:  How to Build Successful Applications for Enterprise

S1E09: How to Build Successful Applications for Enterprise

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?

Sep 17, 202050:47
S1E08: The Future of Hackathons

S1E08: The Future of Hackathons

Hackathons are not just for developers. They are an opportunity for everyone to get together to find innovative solutions quickly. With social restrictions, the getting together is the hard part. Does that mean Hackathons are dead? We don't think so and neither do our guests, Nandini Ranganathan and Trond Nilsen. First, subscribe then tune in. We'll talk about the growing opportunities,  the new best practices and the future for virtual hackathons.

We'd love to hear what you think.

Sep 10, 202001:10:28
S1E07: Wargaming - what is it good for?
Sep 03, 202034:50
S1E06: HR + VR + Doing Good = This Episode of XRSEAPOD
Aug 27, 202047:12
S1E05: Simplifying AR - How eye tracking will reduce complexity and improve UX

S1E05: Simplifying AR - How eye tracking will reduce complexity and improve UX

In this episode, we'll dive deeper into eye-tracking use cases and share 3 areas of impact that'll support expanding the adoption of AR & spatial computing.

Share your thoughts & feedback via LinkedIn or Twitter by tagging us at @xrseapod. Feel free to request any topic, company, or person you would like us to interview.

Aug 20, 202023:23
S1E04: Eye Tracking for XR, the most important technology you don't care about

S1E04: Eye Tracking for XR, the most important technology you don't care about

In this episode, we’re going to talk about one of the most exciting technologies in XR and you probably don’t even care about it - Eye Tracking. Featuring special guest, Johan Bouvin from Tobii AB, we’ll cover the basics of eye tracking, its benefits in XR, and the procedures for user privacy.

This next gen tech is already available in numerous headsets:

Vive Pro Eye | Pico Neo 2 Eye | Hololens 2 | Magic Leap | Varjo | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 5G Reference Design

What do the OEMs know that the user doesn’t? Tune in to find out!

Share your thoughts & feedback via LinkedIn or Twitter by tagging us at @xrseapod. Feel free to request any topic, company, or person you would like us to interview.


Aug 13, 202053:41
S1E03: XR Collaboration, Part 2
Aug 06, 202034:49
S1E02: XR Collaboration, Part 1
Aug 06, 202024:58
Welcome to the XR Seattle Podcast
Jun 04, 202000:54