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Nima Zeighami, Director of Product for Leia Inc.

On this week’s episode we are joined by Nima Zeighami. Nima is the Director of Product for Leia Inc. where architects the company’s strategy and manages development across its entire product line. Listen as we discuss how he grew into the field of immersive technology and the ways Leia Inc. is creating new innovation in our field.

On this week’s episode we are joined by Nima Zeighami. Nima is the Director of Product for Leia Inc. where he architects the company’s strategy and manages development across its entire product line. Listen as we discuss how he grew into the field of immersive technology and the ways Leia Inc. is creating new innovation in our field. 


Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/nima-zeighami-leia

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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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Steve Lukas, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

We are joined this week by Steve Lukas. Steve is the Director of Product Management, XR Ecosystem at Qualcomm and heads up Developer Experience for Snapdragon Spaces. He is helping to lead this team to develop and create amazing tools, software and SDKs for headworn immersive platforms.

We are joined this week by Steve Lukas. Steve is the Director of Product Management, XR Ecosystem at Qualcomm and heads up Developer Experience for Snapdragon Spaces. He is helping to lead this team to develop and create amazing tools, software and SDKs for headworn immersive platforms. Listen in as we talk about his experience and what Qualcomm is doing to push the Immersive Tech field forward.


Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/steve-lukas-qualcomm

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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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Damir First, CCO & Co-Founder of Matterless Studios

This week we are so excited to be joined by Damir First. Damir is the Co-Founder and CCO of Matterless Studios, a cutting-edge startup that is pioneering the field of augmented reality gaming. Listen as we talk through the ways AR and immersive technology can help to pave the way for more meaningful and unique shared experiences.

This week we are so excited to be joined by Damir First. Damir is the Co-Founder and CCO of Matterless Studios, a cutting-edge startup that is pioneering the field of augmented reality gaming. Listen as we talk through the ways AR and immersive technology can help to pave the way for more meaningful and unique shared experiences.


Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/damir-first-matterless

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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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2022 Immerse Global Summit Recap Part 3

The VR/AR Association podcast continues its Immersed Global Summit Recap Series. This week’s episode is the final episode of our recap of the amazing talent and individuals at the Immerse Global Summit in Miami, Florida at the beginning of December last year. Our guests span a wide range of professionals in the VR/AR space, each sharing with us a small window into their industry knowledge and experience.

The VR/AR Association podcast continues its Immersed Global Summit Recap Series. This week’s episode is the final episode of our recap of the amazing talent and individuals at the Immerse Global Summit in Miami, Florida at the beginning of December last year. Our guests span a wide range of professionals in the VR/AR space, each sharing with us a small window into their industry knowledge and experience.


Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/immerse-global-summit-2022-part3

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Monica Ares

Neil Redding

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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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2022 Immerse Global Summit Recap Part 2

To start the new year, the VR/AR Association podcast continues its Immersed Global Summit Recap Series. This week’s episode is part two of our recap of the amazing talent and individuals at the Immerse Global Summit in Miami, Florida at the beginning of December last year. Our guests span a wide range of professionals in the VR/AR space, each sharing with us a small window into their industry knowledge and experience.

To start the new year, the VR/AR Association podcast continues its Immersed Global Summit Recap Series. This week’s episode is part two of our recap of the amazing talent and individuals at the Immerse Global Summit in Miami, Florida at the beginning of December last year. Our guests span a wide range of professionals in the VR/AR space, each sharing with us a small window into their industry knowledge and experience.


Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/immerse-global-summit-2022-part2

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Fraser Bowie

David Kleiner

Celeste Lear

Christopher Phillips

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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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2022 Immerse Global Summit Recap Part 1

Leading into the New Year, the VR/AR Association podcast has some special episodes lined up. This week’s episode is part one of our reap of the amazing talent and individuals at the Immerse Global Summit in Miami, Florida at the beginning of December this year. Our guests span a wide range of professionals in the VR/AR space, each sharing with us a small window into their industry knowledge and experience.

Leading into the New Year, the VR/AR Association podcast has some special episodes lined up. This week’s episode is part one of our recap of the amazing talent and individuals at the Immerse Global Summit in Miami, Florida at the beginning of December this year. Our guests span a wide range of professionals in the VR/AR space, each sharing with us a small window into their industry knowledge and experience.


Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/immerse-global-summit-2022-part1

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Nathan Pettyjohn

Casey Jensen

Oscar Cartagena

Pearly Chen

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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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Adrian Moise, PhD, Founder and CEO of Aequilibrium

Tyler & Sophia are joined this week by Adrian Moise, Founder and CEO of Aequilibrium. Aequilibrium is an award-winning digital services and consulting provider. Listen as we discuss Adrian’s experience and background that helped to improve his understanding of immersive technology that led to the creation of his company.

Tyler & Sophia are joined this week by Adrian Moise, Founder and CEO of Aequilibrium. Aequilibrium is an award-winning digital services and consulting provider. Listen as we discuss Adrian’s experience and background that helped to improve his understanding of immersive technology that led to the creation of his company. 

Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/adrian-moise-aequilibrium

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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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Jason McGuigan, Head of Commercial VR at Lenovo

Sophia and Tyler are joined this week by Jason McGuigan. Jason is the Head of Commercial VR at Lenovo and will be giving a presentation at the upcoming Immerse Global Summit. Listen as we discuss practical uses for VR and the expanding world of metaverse technologies that Lenovo is focused on.

Sophia and Tyler are joined this week by Jason McGuigan. Jason is the Head of Commercial VR at Lenovo and will be giving a presentation at the upcoming Immerse Global Summit. Listen as we discuss practical uses for VR and the expanding world of metaverse technologies that Lenovo is focused on. 

Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/Jason-mcguigan-lenovo


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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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