Making the Metaverse

Today’s guest is someone who has lived at the intersection of language, learning, and artificial intelligence long before most of the world was paying attention. Stefania began her journey with a degree in language studies, then moved into machine learning with her first master’s in 2011. She went on to complete a second master’s in natural language processing, followed by a doctorate in artificia...

Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Ph. D., J.D., LL.M., M.Sc. is a globally recognized expert in AI, Big Data, behavioral science, and talent analytics. At Harvard University, she holds dual faculty appointments at the Law School and the Kennedy School of Government. As Faculty Chair of the Executive Leadership Research Initiative for Women and Minority Attorneys (ELRIWMA), she has led groundbreaking research...

In this episode, Michael Carter interviews Miji, the founder and CEO of Core Meta, who discusses her journey from journalism to the tech industry, focusing on the intersection of education and immersive technology. Miji shares her experiences with XR (extended reality) and its potential to revolutionize language learning, emphasizing the importance of cultural context in education. She also explor...

In this episode of Making the Metaverse, host Michael Carter interviews Anand Suresh, co-founder of Expert Hire, an AI-powered hiring platform. Anand shares his journey from a young tech enthusiast to a successful entrepreneur, discussing his early passion for technology, the importance of collaboration, and the innovative projects he has worked on. The conversation delves into the challenges face...

Gharsa Amin is building the future of finance. She is the founder of Kavodax, which is revolutionizing cross-border payments by making them faster, more affordable, and accessible to everyone through blockchain technology. Kavodax is the 2025 CodeLaunch Canada Champion. Connect with Gharsa: LinkedIn Kavodax

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Cesar is an IT Engineer and English Professor developing IT solutions with immersive technologies and artificial intelligence.  He hosts a weekly event at the Innovation Hub at St. Lawrence College where academics, students, and industry partners explore and experiment with the latest tools and technologies in AI and spatial computing.  Connect with Cesar: On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/...

Nahgeib Miller is an educator, a geologist, and an entrepreneur. He has spent almost 20 years as a professor at Seneca College and has held various leadership roles throughout his tenure. Along the way he has sought to leverage emerging technologies to improve education. Recently he became the co-founder of Virtua Immersive Learning Solutions where he is developing the future of education using AI...

Today I am extremely excited to welcome Dan and Lara to the show! I’ve been following their work for a couple of years now and I must say their project is one of the most inspiring that I have been connected to. XRAI Glass is making the world more accessible and inclusive for the Deaf and hard of hearing. From family and friends, to entertainment, to education, their technology is creating connect...

A small town girl who has taken the world and web3 by storm, Andrea Reade has too many skills and talents to list, and certainly cannot be placed in a box. Andrea, born a Leo, is a Canadian multidisciplinary artist that creates intuitive conceptualized artworks tailored to women empowerment, astrology and spirituality themes using AI & post photography mediums. Andrea has built an expansive commun...

Shreya is a dynamic and multifaceted artist and designer with a background in fashion. She has been taking web3 by storm through her brand Brushbound that leverages web3 technologies to create community based phygital fashion that is sustainable.  Connect with Shreya:  On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreyabhan/ At Brushbound: https://www.brushbound.com/ Making the Metaverse Featured by M...

Dmitry Klim is a dynamic and multi-talented individual. In less exciting times he worked in developing online commerce. One day, he decided he didn’t want to be an NPC and started manifesting a new life for himself. This has led him through a career in real estate, he hung around the music industry, and ultimately walked into web3 through a series of chance meetings. He is currently the chief busi...

Dakshesh is a student at Middleton High School and is also studying computer science engineering at Hillsborough Community College. He works with artificial intelligence in business and in robotics. He has placed 6th in a national business competition with Future Business Leaders of America. He is the founder of a consulting firm. He is active in the robotics space, having competed in multiple Fir...

Aakash Singh is a Global People Management and Development Advisor. He is a mentor and a friend to over 37,000 students and 19 business owners globally. Aakash started his professional life as an engineer and eventually became a ‘talent architect’. Aakash helps people find their ‘perfect fit’, using the power of storytelling. He writes and speaks about HR, talent acquisition, and career developmen...

Pranava is a Student Voice/Marketing Intern at AI for Education and a junior at Middleton High School. Pranava's impressive achievements include winning first place in the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) national competition and state competition. He has led business education workshops at the national level, and has spoken at global conferences such as GovAI 2023 and the prestigious...

Zoe Lord is a Queen’s University graduate student studying cognitive load in virtual reality environments for chemistry education and a Scientist-Astronaut candidate at the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS) conducting bioastronautics research.  Prior to graduate work Zoe earned two Bachelor’s of Science degrees in the Specializations of Neuroscience and Chemistry with a Min...

Maria Becerra is an AI business strategist, presenter, prolific volunteer, and content creator. If you don’t already follow her on LinkedIn, you should, because she has a ton of insightful and informative content with a splash of humour.  Maria has worked for TD, Deloitte, and Canadian Tire and holds a graduate degree from Smith School of Business at Queen’s. She’s currently director of AI expedit...

My guest today is Andy Ku, CEO of Altava. Andy is a graduate of Cornell and of Harvard where he studied architecture and urban planning. He has been involved in start ups for the past 20 years working with some of the biggest names in media and gaming.  ALTAVA, an established metaverse group, is at the forefront of bringing fashion and luxury brands into the Metaverse. Founded by pioneering online...

Zak is a multi-talented individual with experience in a range of domains including healthcare, big tech, academics, management consulting and government in Canada and in the USA.  He has worked on VR and AI products at Facebook/Meta. He also created an app for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada that gained him national attention. He is a researcher, a project manager and an entrepreneur.  Connect with Zak...

Korey Thomson is a graduate of the Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technology program at St. Lawrence College. He also has an advanced diploma in game programming from Humber. Korey now works at the Queen’s University Medical Simulation Lab where he has been developing augmented reality based simulations. He also teaches at St. Lawrence College. ************** Making the Metaverse is hoste...

Angad uses the power of art as a medium to break the taboo that mental health carries in India and globally. His art therapy sessions and workshops for corporates and blocked creative professionals increase creativity and communication skills. Shh... It's Taboo, his mental health event has enabled hundreds of people to share their mental health stories, empowering hundreds more to start talkin...

Corey is VP of Web3 and Industry 4.0 at dapphaus. He is an experienced entrepreneur and creative problem solver with a vast technical, managerial, and creative skillset. He's spend a lot of time focused on digital media and emerging technologies. In the past several years, Corey has helped some big brands move into new digital spaces. As the founder and CEO of Parcel Party he has created unfor...

Fernanda is a multidisciplinary artist based in Mexico City. She is deeply passionate about creating unique and impactful digital experiences through NFT technology. She has leveraged her expertise in storytelling, video creation, and editing to bring her vision to life. Fernanda designed, promoted and sold out her first NFT collection “Serious and Cool” as a one person team. Her new project Docen...

My guest today is Evan Sitler-Bates, co-founder of XpertVR, which is revolutionizing education and job training for something like a million users in a range of sectors and industries. He’s been in the space for several years and is passionate about making education accessible, affordable and verifiable.  Connect with Evan and XpertVR here: Evan on LinkedIn XpertVR on LinkedIn XpertVR website ****...

Sam Huber is a metaverse pioneer. He is the CEO and founder of LandVault, the largest real estate company in the metaverse. With $37 million in funding, a team that includes 120 architects, designers and developers, and partnerships with brands including Mastercard, L’Oreal and Heineken, Sam is shaping the future of our digital realms.  Connect with Sam: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samhu...