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Tom Emrich, Director of Product AR Platforms at Niantic

This week the VRARA podcast team welcomes back Tom Emrich. Tom is Director of Product, AR Platforms at Niantic. Tom leads product strategy and development of Niantic’s Lightship Unity SDK (ARDK), WebAR platform (8th Wall), and AR Ads. Come listen as we catch up with Tom and discuss the advancements Niantic continues to bring to the AR development space.

This week the VRARA podcast team welcomes back Tom Emrich. Tom is Director of Product, AR Platforms at Niantic. Tom leads product strategy and development of Niantic’s Lightship Unity SDK (ARDK), WebAR platform (8th Wall), and AR Ads. Come listen as we catch up with Tom and discuss the advancements Niantic continues to bring to the AR development space. 


Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/tom-emrich-niantic


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Do you have an interest in being a guest on our podcast or have a guest recommendation?  Email vicki@thevrara.com and let us know!

Visit the VR/AR Association at www.TheVRARA.com for more information about how you can get involved with this worldwide organization to help gain exposure and share ideas and best practices with other experts in the industry.

The Everything VR/AR Podcast is produced & sponsored by the DC Chapter of VRARA, in conjunction with Brightline Interactive.

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Brandon Bogajewicz, Founder of Vinyl Moon

For the second episode of this week’s double feature, we are lucky to have Brandon Bogajewicz join us. Brandon is the founder of Vinyl Moon, a subscription based vinyl record service that recently debuted unique AR-enabled artwork by visual artist Tyler Weitz. Listen in as we talk about the intersection of these two unique mediums  of engagement and learn more about Brandon’s involvement in the VR/AR community.

For the second episode of this week’s double feature, we are lucky to have Brandon Bogajewicz join us. Brandon is the founder of Vinyl Moon, a subscription based vinyl record service that debuted unique AR-enabled artwork by visual artist Tyler Weitz. Listen in as we talk about the intersection of these two unique mediums  of engagement and learn more about Brandon’s involvement in the VR/AR community. 


Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/brandon-vinyl-moon

Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode.

  • Volume 083 (With the AR artwork)

Product: https://vinylmoon.co/products/vol-083-lost-sound

Showcase video: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj9a_7mr69e/

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Subscribe to the podcast wherever podcasts are found or listen to past interviews at www.TheVRARA.com/podcast

Do you have an interest in being a guest on our podcast or have a guest recommendation?  Email vicki@thevrara.com and let us know!

Visit the VR/AR Association at www.TheVRARA.com for more information about how you can get involved with this worldwide organization to help gain exposure and share ideas and best practices with other experts in the industry.

The Everything VR/AR Podcast is produced & sponsored by the DC Chapter of VRARA, in conjunction with Brightline Interactive.

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Ben Taft, Mira Labs

Today we are joined by Ben Taft, CEO and Founder of Mira Labs creator of the Prism Pro AR head mounted display hardware. Ben shares his story as a pioneer in the immersive tech industry and the use of AR in the workplace.

Today we are joined by Ben Taft, CEO and Founder of Mira Labs creator of the Prism Pro AR head mounted display hardware. Ben shares his story as a pioneer in the immersive tech industry and the use of AR in the workplace. 

Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/ben-taft-miralabs 

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Follow us on Social Media:

Subscribe to the podcast wherever podcasts are found or listen to past interviews at www.TheVRARA.com/podcast

Do you have an interest in being a guest on our podcast or have a guest recommendation?  Email vicki@thevrara.com and let us know!

Visit the VR/AR Association at www.TheVRARA.com for more information about how you can get involved with this worldwide organization to help gain exposure and share ideas and best practices with other experts in the industry.

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Allison Ferenci, Camera IQ Co-Founder and CEO

Allison Ferneci, CEO & Co-Founder of Camera IQ, speaks with Tyler and Sophia about her background in design and how it has led to her creating Camera IQ, an AR creation platform for brands. Allison also touches on the importance of democratizing immersive technology and putting tools in the hands of creators.

Allison Ferneci, CEO & Co-Founder of Camera IQ, speaks with Tyler and Sophia about her background in design and how it has led to her creating Camera IQ, an AR creation platform for brands. Allison also touches on the importance of democratizing immersive technology and putting tools in the hands of creators. 

Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode.

Follow us on Social Media:

Subscribe to the podcast wherever podcasts are found or listen to past interviews at www.TheVRARA.com/podcast

Do you have an interest in being a guest on our podcast or have a guest recommendation?  Email vicki@thevrara.com and let us know!

Visit the VR/AR Association at www.TheVRARA.com for more information about how you can get involved with this worldwide organization to help gain exposure and share ideas and best practices with other experts in the industry.

The Everything VR/AR Podcast is produced & sponsored by the DC Chapter of VRARA, in conjunction with Brightline Interactive.


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Rear Admiral Jim Robb of NTSA

Tyler Gates and Sophia Moshasha speak with Reat Admiral Jim Robb from the National Training & Simulation Association. Rear Admiral Jim Robb speaks about how VR & AR are so important to the NTSA.

Tyler Gates and Sophia Moshasha speak with Rear Admiral Jim Robb from the National Training & Simulation Association. Rear Admiral Jim Robb speaks about how VR & AR are so important to the NTSA.

Connect with Admiral Jim Robb and NTSA at:

  • https://www.ndia.org/leadership-bios/james-robb

Visit the VR/AR Association at www.TheVRARA.com for more information about how you can get involved with this worldwide organization to help gain exposure and share ideas and best practices with other experts in the industry.

Subscribe to the podcast wherever podcasts are found or listen to past interviews at www.TheVRARA.com/podcast 

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