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Most of the media I do focuses on Start Beyond and the metaverse - and I'm much more comfortable talking about the brilliance of the team at Start Beyond - AFR Top Ten Most Innovative Tech Company 2023, and the opportunities of VR & AR, than I am rabbiting on about myself. So while it was an absolute privilege to be interviewed for Inner Sanctum at The Australian, it also felt strange to be the subject.  Not many folks know that in my 30's, when my wife was 3 months pregnant with our second child, I fell from a hand glider. Surviving that moment and what I learnt during my recovery, is core to who I am. Its shaped my approach to every aspect of my life, from co-founding Start Beyond with Jaeger Battersby, (and its previous incarnation Start VR with Kain Tietzel Nathan Anderson and Martin Taylor), to balancing family and career, to it being the driving motivation behind my first novel VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED. I've always believed that if you try to hold onto life it'll slip through your fingers, and that the only way to manage the chaos is to ride it. This doesn't mean being passive or fatalistic, it means not fixating on the result and instead just stepping up, embracing everything life throws at you and putting your heart and soul into the things that truly matter, to you, because life is fleet. And fragile. So get cracking. And enjoy! Thank you, Damon Kitney, for the chance to share my story. (Link to the article in the comments section - and fun fact - the photo inside the bookshop was taken by my daughter, who I might never have met.) #StartBeyond #TheAustralian

Bravo, ImmersifyVR, on Meeting Your Early Adopters! 🤿 Our heartiest congratulations to the ImmersifyVR team on their successful field trip to Chateau Cupertino last Saturday, where they directly interacted with their product's future customers (seniors and differently-abled people), and had them test their product using real VR headsets. After all, there is no better way to learn about your customer's pain points than directly talking to them. Our team presented their product progress to Chateau's facility marketing manager for validation and conducted live testing directly with the facility's seniors! Bravo, team. 👏 Our team was able to host a live workshop for all the senior residents (target users) at the Chateau Center, showcasing the usage scenarios of their product and collecting candid feedback. This was their second field trip to Chateau, and the team showed incredible collaboration. ImmersifyVR's goal is to enable the elderly or differently-abled people to overcome limitations they may encounter daily through a VR (Virtual Reality) simulator with multiple realistic experiences to choose from (e.g., swimming). Thank you to all our Coaches, parents, and team members for their wonderful support during the trip! 💛 Apply to Our New “AI + Agriculture” Startup Team! 🌽 [Actively Recruiting Now] https://lnkd.in/dNpXez-4 . . . . #team #technology #community #experience #science #acf #appliedcomputing #appliedcomputingfoundation #sustainability #innovation #genz #changemakers #coding #education #learnbuildapply #learn #build #apply #ethicalinnovation #entrepreneurship #teenentrepreneurship #entrepreneurs #collaboration #leadership #startup #impact #startupcommunity #startupecosystem #stem #steam #immersifyvr #vr #agriculture #ai #recruiting

You won't find this anywhere! 1st time 🇱🇰 TechTalk360 featured an AR Product Specialist Casie Lane Millhouse and also an Advisor at Advanced SpaceLife Research Institute, Venture Partner Beyond Earth Technologies along with an Advisor Seamless XR. 🌟 From her inspiring journey as a gymnastics coach to becoming a trailblazer in AR/VR, Casie shares how technology is transforming industries like healthcare, education, and beyond. With years of experience at Meta and startups, she offers a unique perspective on innovation and accessibility in XR. 🎧 #TechTalk360 #ARVR #InnovationInTech #WomenInTech #FutureOfTechnology #DigitalTransformation #StartupJourney #MixedReality #HealthcareInnovation #EducationTech #MetaExperience #Trailblazer #AccessibilityInTech #XRTechnology #InspiringStories #TechLeadership

Excited to share a glimpse into the innovative world of Zetrance XR in a recent interview with The Interview World. 🎙️ A big shoutout to Alok Nayak for shedding light on our deep tech initiatives and future endeavors. In the interview, we delved into Zetrance XR's groundbreaking work, pushing the boundaries of virtual reality across industries. From skill training to education, the potential applications are limitless! 🌍✨ Stay tuned as we continue to pave the way for a transformative future! 🚀 #ZetranceXR #Innovation #VirtualReality #FutureTech #deeptech #deeptechstartups

In our journey through life, each interaction, every bit of knowledge absorbed, and all the places we've been shape us. Yet, often, we find ourselves ensnared in a world not too dissimilar from ancient regimes, cloaked in the guise of democracy. Our society is structured around systems—education, governance, entertainment—that perpetuate a cycle of passive consumption rather than active engagement and critical thinking. At The Grid, we recognize these challenges. We see a world clinging to outdated practices that no longer serve our communities or foster our children's true potential. Why must we adhere to an educational script written decades ago, when the world around us has transformed exponentially? We're not just asking these questions; we're acting on them. By integrating cutting-edge VR and AR technologies into learning and entertainment, we're breaking down the old paradigies and constructing new ones that encourage creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. Our goal? To unlock a future where education and entertainment are not just pathways to knowledge but also gateways to personal and community empowerment. Change is not just a possibility—it is inevitable. And at The Grid, we are committed to leading the charge. We are building platforms where young minds can not only imagine a better world but also acquire the tools to build it. We are fostering environments where learning is not confined to the past but is alive with possibilities for the future. Together, we can reshape our destiny and forge a new path that is not dictated by what has always been but inspired by what could be. Let’s embrace this challenge—not just for ourselves, but for the generations that will inherit this world. The future is not a distant reality; it starts today, with us, at The Grid. #EducationReform #VR #AR #Innovation #TheGrid #FutureReady

I remember when I first met Sophie Thompson (before eventually persuading her to let me join the VirtualSpeech team!) I was so taken with how effectively the product solved a real problem. And that comes from real, lived personal experience of our founders. And now I'm always super proud to be a part of the journey. VirtualSpeech was made to help overcome a fear of public speaking, not because it was a novel startup idea, but because there was a genuine need and use case that had to be addressed. And you only need to look at Sophie's interviews and keynotes now to see how well it works! We don't shoehorn Virtual Reality or Generative AI in to our product because it's trendy or cool (although it is pretty awesome!) - we use it because we approach each exercise in the way Sophie and Dom did all those years ago. "Whats the most effective way to practice and improve this skill" (And we have an amazing tech and learning design team that can make it a reality!) This all means you get an authentic and genuinely useful training tool, that delivers real results. Now, hundreds of companies, schools and individuals are improving every day with effective #VR and #AI powered training exercises. And this awesome team will just keep on moving up 🚀 powered by #purpose.

Meta To Soon Allow Kids To Interact With Others In VR After Parental Consent https://buff.ly/3XU3Dw7 #socialmedia #tech #internet #DIW #infographics #marketing #business #entrepreneurship #infographic #technology #info #news

🚀 Atlas Space is on Fast Company‘s Startup 100 List! 🚀 We are incredibly proud to announce that Atlas Space has been recognized as one of the most innovative companies on Fast Company’s 2024 “Startup 100” list! 🌟 This acknowledgment is a testament to our team's hard work and dedication in pushing the boundaries of immersive technology, including VR, AR, and Digital Twin solutions. From redefining the way education, training, and digital experiences are delivered, to building a seamless connection between the physical and digital worlds, our vision has always been to empower individuals, businesses, and communities. Being featured on this prestigious list is a milestone that reflects the global impact of our innovative solutions and the trust our partners and users place in us. But we’re just getting started! 🚀 At Atlas Space, our journey is driven by a passion to transform how people interact with virtual environments. As we look toward the future, we are excited to expand our reach, scale our platforms, and bring cutting-edge educational and training tools to new markets. Our focus remains on creating meaningful, interconnected, and accessible virtual experiences that cater to the evolving needs of industries worldwide. Thank you to our amazing team, partners, and users for your unwavering support on this incredible journey! Let’s continue to shape the future together. 🌍💡 #AtlasSpace #FastCompany100 #Innovation #FutureOfTech #VirtualReality #AugmentedReality #DigitalTwin #ShapingTheFuture

For the Mondly founders, there’s a real link between curiosity and innovation. “I want people to stay excited about discovering new things, so they keep their engine running — their brain ticking over with new inspiration on what’s possible,” says Co-Founder Alex Iliescu. That mindset is what led to initiatives like buying OpenAI subscriptions for the whole team — just in case. “Maybe someone will have a sleepless night, they’ll log on and play around, and they’ll discover something. Not everyone, not every time. But sometimes. 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛 𝙞𝙣 “People say ‘oh they were lucky’ or ‘they were entrepreneurs’. We were not. I was 33 when I started Mondly. I’d been a corporate IBM worker for 15 years — I was not always an inventor. “It’s so embedded in the Mondly team,” remarks Pearson’s CTO, Gian Paolo Perrucci, “that whenever there’s something new, they think, ‘ok, how can we use that?’”. It’s a mindset that keeps the Mondly team experimenting and improving. “They’re doing things that are really pushing the boundaries of technologies like VR and hands-free functionalities”, explains Gian Paolo. In March 2018, just six months after the release of Mondly VR, the team’s curiosity led to a new milestone: Augmented Reality (AR). By working closely with experts at Google, the Mondly team of just 21 employees was able to make AR in language learning a reality. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢 𝙤𝙛 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 From 2019 to 2021, the growing team of 40 expanded on their VR and AR offer, launching on OculusGO, Oculus Rift, Steam, and Oculus Quest. By 2022, users could even take their daily lessons in VR and Mondly became #2 in Top Language Apps by Downloads in Europe. Their curiosity had led to innovation. And that innovation had built Mondly’s reputation with its users and within the business community. The next chapter was about to start. ——— 🔗 This is the seventh story in our 10-part series about the journey of Mondly by Pearson. Read the full article on our blog: https://lnkd.in/dW3Y2k9N #Mondly #Pearson #Innovation #Tech #Team #LanguageLearning

As I reflect on the journey that has led me to this moment, I'm filled with a sense of purpose and excitement. My latest article, "Global Education Reimagined: The Miss Jess VR Odyssey," is more than just words on a page—it's the embodiment of a dream that has long been in the making. Through Miss Jess VR, I envision a world where every child, regardless of their circumstances, can access the wonders of learning in a way that speaks to their heart. This article is a call to arms, an invitation to join me on a quest to break down barriers and open doors to knowledge and understanding. Here are the key points that capture the essence of our mission: - Innovative Vision: Introducing a new era of global education powered by the immersive magic of virtual reality. - Empathy and Accessibility: Championing a learning environment where empathy leads and accessibility is a given. - Collaborative Partnerships: Celebrating the strength of unity across disciplines to uplift communities worldwide. - AI and VR Integration: Navigating the challenges and harnessing the potential of AI and VR in education. - Human-Centric Design: Advocating for technology that respects our humanity and serves our collective needs. - Sustainable Development: Aligning our technological advances with the noble goals of the UN SDGs. - Call to Action: Inviting you, the changemakers, to be part of this transformative journey. This is more than just my vision—it's a shared path to a brighter future. Let's walk it together. United Nations 🌍🕊 Poncelet Ileleji JokkoLabs Dr. Omar Essa٠1er Tomeo M-Gressard Andy Rinehart William Muller Talent Africa • #InclusiveEducation • #GlobalLearning • #EdTech • #VirtualRealityInEducation • #AlforEducation • #EmpathylnLearning • #Accessibility • #SustainableDevelopment • #TechForGood • #InnovationlnEducation • #FutureLeaders • #ThinkNGrowBig • #MissJessVR • #EDucationRevolution • #Globallmpact