Season 1

Tethering the Metaverse to Real Life – Howard 702 Taylor

Tethering the Metaverse to Real Life – Howard 702 Taylor

Howard 702 Taylor is a VR digital enthusiast and content creator who hosts "The Howard Hour," a weekly series in Horizon Worlds. Howard's mission is to bring awareness to VR, XR, and AR technologies in the metaverse, highlighting what's cool and what to avoid.Key Takeaways:VR as a Platform for Connection: Howard discovered VR's potential for community building and creative expression through exper...

Austin Stanbury - Helping Neurodiverse Adults Overcome Obstacles to Independence.

Austin Stanbury - Helping Neurodiverse Adults Overcome Obstacles to Independence.

Austin Stanbury is the co-founder of Augmented Info Systems, a VR development studio focused on enhancing accessibility in education, particularly for neurodivergent individuals with high support needs. The company aims to create immersive learning experiences that benefit all students by addressing diverse learning styles and needs.Key Takeaways:Accessibility in Education: Augmented Info Systems ...

Alicia Navarette - Creative Strategy, Culture Shifts & New Paradigms

Alicia Navarette - Creative Strategy, Culture Shifts & New Paradigms

Alicia Navarrette shares the journey of Cheechable, a community of digital creators and ethnobotanists working towards a symbiotic future. Learn how they're leveraging mixed reality to open minds and inspire new possibilities in the emerging cannabis industry.Alicia Navarrette, Creator of CheechableCheechable is an immersive independent media collective where digital creators and ethnobotany inter...

Alan Smithson - Unlimited Awesome - Education and Entrepreneurship at Global Scale

Alan Smithson - Unlimited Awesome - Education and Entrepreneurship at Global Scale

Alan Smithson, co-founder of MetaVRse and Unlimited Awesome shares his entrepreneurial journey, which includes extensive work in music technology and virtual, augmented, and mixed reality. Key Takeaways:Persistence is Key: Staying committed to your vision is essential, even when faced with setbacks.Transforming Education: Alan aims to revolutionize the education system by integrating modern techno...

Elizabeth Bieniek – Getting “innovation” out of the corner office and back in the streets where it belongs.

Elizabeth Bieniek – Getting “innovation” out of the corner office and back in the streets where it belongs.

Elizabeth Bieniek shares her journey from navigating the complexities of Cisco to embracing entrepreneurship, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of fostering innovation within corporate structures.Takeaways:Persistence is Key: Stay committed to innovative ideas, even when they seem ahead of their time.Filter Feedback Wisely: Be cautious about whose advice you take, especially from those with...

It's lonely in innovation. Introducing The Glow Up.

It's lonely in innovation. Introducing The Glow Up.

Most innovative ideas are ahead of their time, which makes staying on the playing field long enough for your idea to hit one of the most crucial skills for any founder or new business.The Glow Up talks with innovators about their big ideas and how they stay resilient in the face of change; and how they find and build the value that will drive their future success. A "glow up" signifies a positive ...