XR Association

A Conversation with Sarah Porter

Blue background, black text: "I've just become so fascinated by some of the studies done around XR and primarily VR, about how it generates empathy in a way that text, photo, and video just don't capture. And I love it when I hear people call it an empathy generator. I do think it's maybe the closest we can get to feeling another person's experiences. And that right there just shows that there are huge possibilities."

The responsible development of XR technology requires a diverse community of voices to help build it. To celebrate the limitless number of perspectives in the XR industry, the XR Association sat down with Sarah Porter, Director of Innovative Philanthropy at Hope for Haiti. Hope for Haiti works to improve the quality of life and alleviate […]

A Conversation with Guo Freeman

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The responsible development of XR technology requires a diverse community of voices to help build it. To celebrate the limitless number of perspectives in the XR industry, the XR Association sat down with Guo Freeman, an associate professor of human-centered computing at Clemson University.  Professor Freeman is also the director of the Clemson University Gaming […]

A Conversation with Illya Szilak

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The responsible development of XR technology requires a diverse community of voices to help build it. To celebrate the limitless number of perspectives in the XR industry, the XR Association sat down with Illya Szilak. Illya Szilak is a writer, artist, director and creative producer for interactive and transmedia stories. In 2018, she premiered her […]

A Conversation with Darrell Kong

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The responsible development of XR technology requires a diverse community of voices to help build it. To celebrate the limitless number of perspectives in the XR industry, the XR Association sat down with Darrell Kong. Kong consults start-up companies in emerging technology with their fundraising strategy, business development, and go-to-market plans. Below is an excerpt […]

A Conversation with Amy Hedrick

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The responsible development of XR technology requires a diverse community of voices to help build it. To celebrate the limitless number of perspectives in the XR industry, the XR Association sat down with Amy Hedrick, Founder and CEO of Cleanbox Technology. Cleanbox plays a critical role in the XR industry space by providing the health […]

A Conversation with Amy LaMeyer

Amy LaMeyer discusses the importance of having educational resources to get more diverse voices interested in XR. Blue quote card with profile photo of Amy, a white women with red hair.

The responsible development of XR technology requires a diverse community of voices to help build it. To celebrate the limitless number of perspectives in the XR industry, the XR Association sat down with Amy LaMeyer, Managing Partner of  WXR Fund. WXR Fund invests in women-led early-stage companies that are transforming businesses and human interaction by […]

A Conversation with Seyitan Oke

Seyitan Oke dares other people to walk into uninviting spaces because no one should have a monopoly on knowledge.

The responsible development of XR technology requires a diverse community of voices. To celebrate the limitless number of perspectives in the XR industry, the XR Association sat down with Seyitan Oke, a Senior Product Designer at Unity Technologies. Below is an excerpt of the interview with Brewster, which has been edited slightly for brevity and […]

A Conversation with Elise Smith

Elise Smith discusses what a limitless future in XR means to her. (Question 7 answer)

The responsible development of XR technology requires a diverse community of voices to help build it. To celebrate the limitless number of perspectives in the XR industry, the XR Association sat down with Elise Smith, Co-Founder and CEO of Praxis Labs. Praxis Labs is an immersive learning company that equips learners of all levels with […]

A Conversation with Idris Brewster

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The responsible development of XR technology requires a diverse community of voices. To celebrate the limitless number of perspectives in the XR industry, the XR Association sat down with Idris Brewster, Kinfolk’s co-founder and Executive Director. Kinfolk uses augmented reality to make Black and Brown narratives accessible to everyone around the world. Below is an […]

A Conversation with Athena Demos

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The responsible development of XR technology requires a diverse community of voices to help build it. To celebrate the limitless number of perspectives in the XR industry, the XR Association (XRA) sat down with Athena Demos, CEO and Co-Founder of Big Rock Creative. Below is an excerpt of the interview with Demos, which has been […]