MetaRick Podcast

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2125947/open_sms] 🚀 Bridging the Gap Between XR Innovation & Market Success 🚀 As an XR marketing leader, Ben specializes in launching and scaling immersive technologies that redefine how professionals and consumers interact with the digital world. Currently, as Head of Marketing for Immersive Engineering at Siemens, he led the strategic launch of an industry-first XR solution in partnership with Sony—a game-changing XR platform designed for engineers and designers to create 3D in 3D. Follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benwiddowson/ NX Immersive Designer: https://www.sw.siemens.com/en-US/digital-transformation/sony-head-mounted-display-vr/ Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2125947/support]

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2125947/open_sms] Jonathan Beals is a Solutions Consultant at Adobe, helping Fortune 500 companies optimize creative workflows through AI, automation, and content scaling.  His expertise helps enterprises streamline digital production, improve efficiency, and unlock new creative possibilities. Previously, as Director of Virtual Materials at Nike, he built and led the Virtual Materials Studio into a globally recognized team, pioneering 3D visualization and AI-driven design. His innovations improved product design, reduced costs, and enhanced sustainability, generating over $50M annually. Follow Jonathan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebeals/ Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2125947/support]

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2125947/open_sms] Dustin is a producer and designer with a decade of experience working in video games. With a passion for project management and team leadership, he drives the design and production for every game DB Creations develops. He is passionate about bringing games to emerging technologies, using novel designs to play to their strengths. Crystal Commenders - https://crystalcommanders.com/ DB Creations Website - https://dbcreations.studio/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinkochensparger/ Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2125947/support]

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2125947/open_sms] RiVR: https://rivr.uk/ Alex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alextenchrivr/ Ty: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyronne-leon-fernandez-0401b973/ Apple Vision Experiment: https://www.youtube.com/@AVisionexperiment _________ Alex Harvey, Creative Director & Co-Founder Before becoming Creative Director and Co-Founder of RiVR, I was making fancy racing games trailers for games with Codemasters and running a video company that started 2014. Now, based in Southam, Warwickshire, Life evolves so fast and in 2017 I started RiVR, bringing a team together to push the limits of Extended Reality – mainly because they’re cleverer than me but Im much like Steve Jobs, I have a vision that others can execute better. In just 7 years, RiVR’s gone from a UK thing to a big international deal, creating photo-realistic training environments for the Ministry of Defence, emergency services, and for companies in the UAE, USA, Europe and beyond. We aim to make VR so realistic it feels like you’re actually there... without the the cost of the travel. I’m all about showing people how VR/MR training is speeding up human learning  Tyronne Leon-Fernandez, Immersive Content Creator & Technologist I've been passionate about technology for as long as I can remember, always eager to get my hands on the latest innovations whenever I or my family could afford them. I’ve experienced the leaps from changing TVs, to the arrival of the internet, to the rapid evolution of mobile phones—bringing messaging, cameras, and more into our pockets. But the moment that truly changed everything for me was when I tried the Oculus DK1 for the first time. Despite the excitement, I walked away disappointed, thinking I could create a more immersive experience. Fast forward to 2024, and that’s exactly what I do—pushing headsets to their limits in pursuit of the most visually immersive experiences possible. I thrive in the fast-paced world of XR and spatial computing, and I couldn’t imagine my life without it anymore.  _______ #metaverse #virtualreality #techstartup #sales Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2125947/support]

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2125947/open_sms] Bob Matteson, Founder / CEO - is an experienced entrepreneur working in a variety of sectors. His last business was Mobile Doorman (PropTech) that he sold in 2021 to Vista Equity. He finished his MBA from Kellogg in 2022 before launching Relivable, which is a platform for people to reconnect with personal memories using VR. Nick McEvily, Fractional Product Leader -  expertise lies in launching successful, data-driven products that align with both user needs and business objectives. I’ve interviewed 1,000s of customers and defined strategies that have led to Top-5 App Store listings, millions of users, and 10-figure valuations. Raising over $50M in my career, I’ve helped define capital deployment strategies that use incremental testing to reduce execution risk. I have a passion for the 0-1 stage of company development and partner with founders as an investor, interim executive, and individual contributor to quickly test their ideas and clarify the right path forward. I also help accelerators, family offices, and venture studios drive value for the companies in their programs and portfolios. __ Relivable Website - https://www.relivable.com/ Bob's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobmatteson/ Nick's LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/nickmcevily Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2125947/support]