MetaRick Podcast
Exploring spatial computing, AI, and business development through the stories of founders and enterprise business leaders.
Episodes
39 episodes
#39: Alex & Ty at RiVR
RiVR: https://rivr.uk/Alex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alextenchrivr/Ty: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyronne-leon-fernandez-0401b973/Apple Vision Experiment: https://www.youtube.com/@AVisionexperiment_________Alex H...
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Episode 39
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1:32:30
#38: Bob Matteson & Nick McEvily at Relivable
Bob Matteson, Founder / CEO - is an experienced entrepreneur working in a variety of sectors. His last business was Mobile Doorman (PropTech) that he sold in 2021 to Vista Equity. He finished his MBA from Kellogg in 2022 before launching...
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Episode 38
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1:04:05
#37: Bob Cooney, Founder at The VR Collective
Bob Cooney is a successful serial entrepreneur with 30-years of experience launching emerging technology products into complex markets. An Inc 500 CEO with a successful IPO under his belt before he was 35, Bob has been instrumental in the succe...
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Episode 37
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56:08
#36: Rory Flynn, Founder at Systematiq AI
Rory Flynn has gone absolutely viral on LinkedIn for his expertise in MidJourney and other creative AI tools. As the Founder of Systematiq.ai, he’s operationalized common AI tools for businesses and marketing teams. By injecting AI into workflo...
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Episode 36
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1:02:28
#35: Nate Essin, Author of N Squared, an XR Newsletter
For the first time ever we’re bringing back a guest for the second time, all the way back from episode 1… Nate Essin!15+ years of experience driving innovation, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering creative and technical soluti...
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Episode 35
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1:17:27
#34: Josh Bankston, Partner/Solutions Architect at MACE Virtual Labs
Joshua Bankston is a partner at MACE Virtual Labs, a Houston-based provider of turnkey enterprise virtual reality solutions. As an evangelist and community leader in the XR industry, Josh empowers business leaders and innovators to use groundbr...
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Episode 34
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59:06
#33: Ivan Pavliuchenko, Managing Director & Co-Founder at AREYES Studio
Ivan Pavliuchenko, co-founder and Managing Director of AREYES, with +8 years in digital marketing and product management. AREYES is a mixed reality design studio that help global brands such as Meta, Sony Music, Henkel, L'Oreal, Red Bull, Nissa...
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Episode 33
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1:04:50
#32: Amir Bozorgadeh, CEO at Virtuleap
Amir is cofounder and CEO at Virtuleap, a VR startup that unlocks neuroscience with virtual reality to help increase attention levels, and address cognitive illnesses, disorders, and learning challenges. Previous to Virtuleap, Amir founded Game...
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Episode 32
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1:06:50
#31: Sune Wolff, CTO & Co-Founder at SynergyXR
About Sune:CTO & Co-Founder at SynergyXR. PhD in Computer Science - modelling and simulation of complex systems. Applied research background in military domain, radar systems, and autonomous surveillance systems. 10+ years experienc...
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Episode 31
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1:08:58
#30: Peter Smulovics, Metaverse and Spatial Computing Development Practices Lead in an Investment Bank
Peter Smulovics, Metaverse and Spatial Computing Development Practices Lead in an Investment Bank Executive Director of Software Development Experience. Leading Windows, .NET and Microsoft R&D and Development Practices through ...
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Episode 30
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1:10:30
#29: Simon Lajboschitz, CEO at Khora VR
Simon Lajboschitz, CEO at Khora VRExploring the purpose of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality. How will it change our lives and how can we make it into a good thing. BA in Philosophy and Masters in Business. Founded Khora with Peter ...
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Episode 29
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57:15
#28: Brooks, Head of Business Development at ManageXR
Since 2017, Brooks Filippin has been at the forefront of driving innovation in emerging technologies and enterprise solutions. Joining 3D Robotics, Brooks played a pivotal role in developing and implementing enterprise drone programs for the AE...
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Episode 28
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1:08:41
#27: Tony Bevilacqua, Founder & CEO at Cognitive3D
Tony Bevilacqua is the Founder and CEO of Cognitive3D, a spatial analytics platform that gathers data from virtual and augmented reality experiences in new ways, and turns them into actionable insights. Specifically, Cognitive3D helps companies...
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Episode 27
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1:09:34
#26: Adam Chernick, Sr Spatial Computing Solutions Architect at AWS
Adam is a Sr. Spatial Computing Prototyping Architect at AWS, focused on AR/VR/Digital Twins and emerging technology. Adam previously lead an applied research team that focused on software development for immersive and adjacent emerging technol...
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Episode 26
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1:07:59
#25: Ethan Berg, Founder & CEO at Agora World
Cofounder and CEO of Agora World. No code, student founder. Solving the very problem he faced: the complexity of creating 3D experiences. Building the solution he wishes he had as a student. He's also taught XR at UPenn and NYU.Follow E...
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Episode 25
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47:33
#24: Jonathan Carmel, Operating Partner at Impact Venture Capital
About Jonathan:He has brought creative revenue producing and risk management ideas to clients during his tenure at JP Morgan, Angelo Gordon, 2 hedge funds, an AI firm and Impact Venture Capital. He has a 25-year background analyzing com...
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Episode 24
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1:20:43
#23: Jonathan Hale, Founder & CEO at Wonderland Engine
CEO and founder of Wonderland Engine -- development platform for VR, AR and 3D on the web. Founded Wonderland Engine after realizing the need for better 3D development tools for the web with the advent of WebXR after helping launch the XR web g...
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Episode 23
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1:18:50
#21: Mark Gröb, Head of Immersive Tech at United Parcel Service (UPS)
Mark Gröb: Immersive Tech for UPS, Speaker, Dad: Developing Innovations to solve Enterprise problems for UPS and our Partners. Leading XR practices in highly cross-matrix teams to explore and develop IP (patents and business method...
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Episode 21
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55:00
#20: Kyle Morrand, CEO at 302 Interactive
As a passionate technologist with over a decade of experience, Kyle believes in the power of interactive technologies to create experiences that are not only entertaining but also purpose-driven, enhancing our digital lifestyles. As the CEO of ...
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Episode 20
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1:13:13
#19: Brian Moynihan MBA | MSIS | MA, Immersive Learning Advisor & XR Community Builder
Brian Moynihan MBA | MSIS | MA is a recognized leader in the XR industry with years of experience deploying transformative solutions for immersive education and healthcare. He designed and led immersive learning solutions for Lenovo and UNC Cha...
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Episode 19
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1:21:23
#18: Sid van Wijk, Head of Miro Discovery Center Programs
Sid presents and facilitates about hybrid work strategies for industry leading companies. Currently, he leads the Miro Discovery Center program at Miro, creating strategic customer engagements with a focus on experience design. Sid is an engine...
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Episode 18
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1:10:56
#17: Adam B. Levine, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer at Blockade Labs
Disruptive Tech Visionary and Empowerment AdvocateSummaryAdam B. Levine is a visionary in the field of disruptive technologies. He has a knack for identifying transformative trends early on and leading efficient, innovative developm...
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Episode 17
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1:10:58
#16: Steve Grubbs, CEO at VictoryXR
Steve Grubbs is the co-founder and CEO of VictoryXR. After founding the company in 2016, Steve led the VXR team to winning the Global Education Innovation of the Year award in 2021. Before founding VXR, Steve founded two other successful ventur...
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Episode 16
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57:06
#15: Diego Borgo, Web3 & Metaverse Advisor
Diego Borgo is a Metaverse and NFT advisor, leading Fortune 500 brands into the Metaverse and NFT space. With over a decade of expertise in digital marketing and branding with in-depth knowledge and experience in the industry combined with 6+ y...
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Episode 15
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55:49