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Adam Draper of Boost VC

On this episode we are joined by Adam Draper, Founder & Managing Director at Boost VC. Adam is a 2x entrepreneur and a 4th generation venture capitalist.

Boost VC invests in pre-seed VR and blockchain companies. Since 2012, Boost VC has invested in 200+ startups from over 30 countries.

On this episode we are joined by Adam Draper, Founder & Managing Director at Boost VC. Adam is a 2x entrepreneur and a 4th generation venture capitalist.

Boost VC invests in pre-seed VR and blockchain companies. Since 2012, Boost VC has invested in 200+ startups from over 30 countries.

This is a fantastic discussion about how Adam and Boost VC are viewing the VR and AR ecosystem.

Connect with Adam at boost.vc or email him at adam@boost.vc

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Nathan Nasseri of RE in VR

Nathan Nasseri, Founder of RE in VR, is our guest to discuss how VR is changing the new construction real-estate market by adding cost efficiencies and accelerating the sales process.

RE in VR provides an all-in-one solution to real-estate developers, construction companies, and architects to deliver an all-in-one virtual replica of their entire building both inside and out.

Nathan Nasseri, Founder of RE in VR, is our guest to discuss how VR is changing the new construction real-estate market by adding cost efficiencies and accelerating the sales process.

RE in VR provides an all-in-one solution to real-estate developers, construction companies, and architects to deliver an all-in-one virtual replica of their entire building both inside and out.

Their system provides a video fly thru, renders, accurate exterior views, virtual reality tours, photo realistic experiences and interior design tools for every floor plan.  

Connect with Nathan at nathan@reinvr.com.

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Cosmo Scharf of VRLA

This years VRLA is taking place May 4-5 2018 at the LA Convention Center and is one of THE conferences you must attend this year.

Cosmo Scharf talks about the inspiration for VRLA several years ago, and some of the philosophical questions and opportunities we should all be considering as we leverage the next generation of immersive and transformative technology.

Cosmo Scharf, Co-founder of VRLA and Co-Founder Mindshow, is our guest this week.

This years VRLA is taking place May 4-5 2018 at the LA Convention Center and is one of THE conferences you must attend this year.

Cosmo talks about the inspiration for VRLA several years ago, and some of the philosophical questions and opportunities we should all be considering as we leverage the next generation of immersive and transformative technology.

VRLA 2018 is expected to see 12,000+ attendees, hundreds of exhibitors, educational sessions and product launches. Listeners can get their passes at http://virtualrealityla.com/ and use discount code VRLA_goodvibes.

Connect with Cosmo on twitter at @cosmoscharf.

Also check out the VRLA after-party hosted by the VRAR Association’s LA Chapter and Phase Two: RSVP for the after-party here: http://www.thevrara.com/events/2018/5/4/rsvp-now-for-the-vrara-vrla-after-party-vrara-vrla-la-event-party .

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Shawn Adamek of Umbra 3D

Shawn Adamek, Chief Strategy Officer at Umbra 3D joins us to talk about Umbra's 3D solutions that make it possible to display any 3D content in real time on any piece of hardware.

Shawn Adamek, Chief Strategy Officer at Umbra 3D joins us to talk about Umbra's 3D solutions that make it possible to display any 3D content in real time on any piece of hardware.

Their software is licensed by some of the largest gaming, architecture, and 3D scanning companies. We discuss the AR Cloud, occlusion culling and overall how Umbra 3D is helping make possible some of the most sophisticated 3D experiences possible across virtually any device.

Connect with Umbra 3D at https://umbra3d.com/ or sales@umbra3d.com.

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Matthew Celia & Robert Watts of LIghtsail VR

On this episode, we are joined by Hollywood-based VR studio Light Sail VR, with Matthew Celia, Co-Founder & Creative Director and Robert Watts Co-Founder and Executive Producer.

They join us to speak on a new narrative design they created specifically for interactive VR games and film, bringing the "choose your own" adventure platform in all its complexities to VR.

On this episode, we are joined by Hollywood-based VR studio Light Sail VR, with Matthew Celia, Co-Founder & Creative Director and Robert Watts Co-Founder and Executive Producer.

They join us to speak on a new narrative design they created specifically for interactive VR games and film, bringing the "choose your own" adventure platform in all its complexities to VR.

We discuss the details of their debut horror, “Speak of the Devil, a live-action interactive experience with game and film elements featured equally and much more.

Connect with Matt and Robert at http://www.lightsailvr.com/.

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Jeremy Kidd of Banjo

Jeremy Kidd, CEO of Banjo, joins us to discuss some fascinating projects that Banjo has delivered related to augmented reality productivity, virtual reality training, and a pediatric VR experience designed to reduce anxiety for children getting an MRI.

Jeremy Kidd, CEO of Banjo, joins us to discuss some fascinating projects that Banjo has delivered related to augmented reality productivity, virtual reality training, and a pediatric VR experience designed to reduce anxiety for children getting an MRI.

Banjo designs and builds interactie AR, VR and 3D experiences for product design/development, marketing and training, CPG, manufacturing, engineering and healthcare.

Connect with Jeremy at jeremy.kidd@banjodigital.com or https://banjodigital.com

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Travis Cloyd of Observe Media

Travis Cloyd, VR Director, VR Producer, and CEO of Observe Media joins us to discuss his experience of being the VR producer for Hannibal Pictures’ upcoming feature film Speed Kills starring John Travolta.  Travis talks about the details of shooting cinematic VR, both the challenges, and some of the mind-blowing VR cuts they were able to achieve in Puerto Rico, leveraging drones, 360 cameras, speedboats on the ocean, and capturing in VR, one of the great actors of our time, John Travolta. We also discuss the present state of the VR film industry and what the future may hold for full-feature VR films.

Travis Cloyd, VR Director, VR Producer, and CEO of Observe Media joins us to discuss his experience of being the VR producer for Hannibal Pictures’ upcoming feature film Speed Kills starring John Travolta.  Travis talks about the details of shooting cinematic VR, both the challenges, and some of the mind-blowing VR cuts they were able to achieve in Puerto Rico, leveraging drones, 360 cameras, speedboats on the ocean, and capturing in VR, one of the great actors of our time, John Travolta. We also discuss the present state of the VR film industry and what the future may hold for full-feature VR films.

Connect with Travis at www.http://observemedia.com/ or email him at Travis@observemedia.com.

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Nick Alcid of Escape to Virtual Reality returns

We are joined for a second time by Nick Alcid, Co-Founder and VP of Escape to Virtual Reality, California’s first large scale location based VR gaming platform. We discuss the unique motion capture wireless system available at their studio, the company’s recent move to the L.A. Fashion District area, and  their new partnership with meleap.com, and their AR headset system that includes the HADO gaming tournament, and HADO Cart games that will be available at Escape to Virtual Reality.

We are joined for a second time by Nick Alcid, Co-Founder and VP of Escape to Virtual Reality, California’s first large scale location based VR gaming platform. We discuss the unique motion capture wireless system available at their studio, the company’s recent move to the L.A. Fashion District area, and their new partnership with meleap.com, and their AR headset system that includes the HADO gaming tournament, and HADO Cart games that will be available at Escape to Virtual Reality.

Connect with Escape to Virtual Reality at www.escapetovirtualreality.com, on Instagram at @escape2vr or email Nick at nick@escape2vr.com. The studio is located at: 1046 South Main Street, Los Angeles, California 90015.

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