XR Industry Leaders

On this episode of XR Industry Leaders, we interview Hannah Frame (Social Learning Tech & Innovation Manager) and Josh Ellick (Immersive Technology Manager) from St. James’s Place. We discuss how St. James’s Place, a major UK financial services company, has implemented VR across its training programs. They cover creating bespoke VR simulations to develop advisor soft skills, the importance of...

This episode explores how VR is being used to help improve quality of life and unlock memories for seniors/elderly patients, especially those with conditions like dementia or Alzheimer's. MyndVR– also called Mynd Immersive– has spent 7 years developing therapeutic VR content specifically for senior care facilities. CEO Chris Brickler discusses various case studies and research projects validating...

In this fascinating episode, we go behind the scenes at MDA to explore how they are leveraging XR to prepare for outer space operations. MDA chief software architect Bart Verzijlenberg and VR lead developer Jessa Zabala give us an inside look at their pioneering work with augmented and virtual reality. Discover how MDA utilizes VR headsets to enable training for outer space. Bart and Zabal share v...

In this episode, we discuss with Matt Cook, an XR consultant at Harvard University Libraries, the impact of virtual and augmented reality on higher education. Matt describes how he came into the world of XR after discovering VR's potential for while studying philosophy. At the University of Oklahoma, he spearheaded VR programs with an emphasis on cost-effective solutions. Now at Harvard, Matt cura...

In this episode, Michael Wynn from Bank of America joins us to discuss their VR program. Discover how they're harnessing virtual reality to revolutionize corporate training and employee engagement. Bank of America has reimagined onboarding through immersive virtual experiences. In their VR portal, users explore the Bank of America Museum, engaging with audio, visuals, and interactive elements that...

In this episode, we dive deep into VictoryXR's origin story, exploring how founder and CEO Steve Grubbs' experiences in politics and entrepreneurship shaped the company's unique approach to education. VictoryXR is currently one of the leading content creators and developers for virtual reality in education. Founded in 2016, VictoryXR is at the forefront of producing award-winning virtual reality c...

Experience the immersive journey into the world of healthcare simulation with VRpatients – a pioneering force that's shaping the future of medical education. In this episode, we sit down with Devin and Will from VRpatients, a company redefining clinical medical education for nurses and EMS with its groundbreaking platform. Devin shares his journey from being a customer of VRPatients to becoming an...

This week's episode of XR Industry Leaders offers an insider's view on how extended reality is changing healthcare, straight from Zimmer Biomet. Thomas Kopec, Senior Manager of Digital Learning, discusses his company's pioneering use of AR and VR for surgical planning, medical training, and more. Listeners will learn how Zimmer Biomet uses HoloLens and VR headsets to enable real-time CT visualizat...

In this episode of XR Industry Leaders, we dive into the world of virtual reality and its applications in the financial and banking industries, featuring the remarkable work of Capco. We interview Luigi Nicastro, Senior XR Consultant at Capco Toronto, and discuss what it takes to build a successful immersive technology program. We explore Capco’s journey into XR and their approach to XR content cr...

Virtual and augmented reality are changing the way MIT creates performing arts events. What if you could bring to life 19th century operas with the power of immersive technology? That’s exactly what MIT is doing with Wagner’s classic operas “Parsifal” and “Siegefried.” Select attendees view the opera with AR to see both the performers live on stage and added 3D effects that invites viewers to part...

Magic Leap is a market leader in Augmented Reality (AR) headsets and continues to push the boundaries of what AR can do in enterprise. Chief Transformation Officer, Daniel Diaz, discusses Magic Leap’s evolution as a company, their ongoing headset innovations, and some jaw-dropping use cases and statistics he has seen over the past five years. Augmented reality may seem like the technology of tomor...

In this episode of XR Industry Leaders, we sit down with the CEO and founder of Bodyswaps, Christ Mallet to discuss how VR training is changing the way companies and schools prepare their workforce. Bodyswaps’ VR apps aim to help users develop essential soft skills, such as communication and body language, to enhance their employability in the workplace. Bodyswaps specializes in “off-the-shelf” an...

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is changing the game in healthcare by using virtual reality to improve the lives of their patients. In this episode of XR Industry Leaders, we speak with Caitlin Rawlins and Anne Lord Bailey from the VA about how VR headsets can help veterans with pain management, mental health, and overall well-being. They share insights on how VR can interrupt negative st...

Stanford has been at the frontline of immersive technology for decades, and VR is no exception. Virtual reality gives a new dimension to learning where you can take abstract principles and bring them to life– students can virtually experience what human hearts look like during exercise, when unhealthy, and as they age. Students can create virtual spaces for collaboration, working together remotely...

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Stephen Curtis, a Senior Prototyping Architect working in Spatial Computing at AWS. Stephen shares his insights on how to get started with immersive technology and the journey AWS took to start taking XR seriously. We discuss how technology can be used to remove friction in enterprise, give examples of enterprise friction in XR, and how AWS helps cu...

Years ago, a forward-thinking vice president at WestRock said, “we need to look at extended reality technology.” What they didn’t know at the time was that there was a massive global event that would make AR and VR invaluable tools for manufacturers to continue doing business. COVID-19 accelerated XR – we’ve heard that from companies worldwide – but it pushed forward-thinking manufacturers to inno...

How do you take a pilot project for immersive technology and introduce it to one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world? Pfizer’s Smart Factory Technology Manager, Nick Hockley, says it comes down to one word: “Consistency.” Change is hard. It’s even harder when you reinvent new processes and training with an emerging, evolving technology like VR and AR. In this episode, Will and Bra...

In 2014, Annie Eaton started a networking event for people in Atlanta interested in immersive technology, specifically virtual reality and augmented reality. Businesses quickly approached her and asked how to use XR in their companies, which led to her founding Futurus. Now, Futurus develops VR and AR apps for some of the biggest companies in the world. How did Futurus get their start? What does i...

For UPS, XR is no longer proof-of-concept. It’s essential for business. Virtual reality changed how UPS trains its workers, saving countless hours in training and millions in labor costs. But how did they get there? In this episode, Brad and Will interview Mark Gröb, the Head of Immersive Technology for UPS. They discuss the years-long approach to creating “XR as a practice,” challenges integratin...

Today’s episode is with Dane Laughlin, Operations Transformation Product Leader at INVISTA, a Koch Industries subsidiary. How does an organization begin using immersive technology to change how they work and train? What are the challenges that everyone faces when trying to integrate XR? What sort of impact is XR having on business? We dig deep with Dane Laughlin, Operations Transformation Product...