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 explores the role of AI in personalizing learning experiences and highlights her recent participation in the UN City First Challenge and partnership with the University of Toronto. The conversation concludes with insights from MetaConnect and Miji's aspirations for the future of education through technology.
Connect with Miji on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miji-lee-kore-meta/
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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 faced in the tech industry, the value of hands-on experience, and advice for students navigating their educational paths. Anand emphasizes the significance of building projects, finding the right support, and balancing education with practical experience.
Connect with Anand on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anand-suresh/
#Metaverse #AI #entrepreneurship
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:
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Making the Metaverse is one of the best metaverse podcasts in the known universe: Featured by Meta here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C535MPex7kz/?igsh=MXJpMDFjbnRiYjN2dQ%3D%3D Making the Metaverse is hosted by Michael Carter and produced by www.ontheblockchain.ca Canada's fastest growing blockchain media community. Google ranks Making the Metaverse one of the best metaverse podcasts in the world, regularly appearing in the top ten search results. Spotify data places Making the Metaverse in "...the top 10 percent shared globally" for 2022. The show has audience members in 60 different countries around the world. Shout out to my friends over at Feedspot. They have consistently rated our show one of the top ten metaverse podcasts in the history of the universe. Check them out at https://blog.feedspot.com/metaverse_podcasts thanks to Anuj for reaching out!
Connect with Michael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcarter2013/
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/cevidhernandez/
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Making the Metaverse is one of the best metaverse podcasts in the known universe: Featured by Meta here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C535MPex7kz/?igsh=MXJpMDFjbnRiYjN2dQ%3D%3D Making the Metaverse is hosted by Michael Carter and produced by www.ontheblockchain.ca Canada's fastest growing blockchain media community. Google ranks Making the Metaverse one of the best metaverse podcasts in the world, regularly appearing in the top ten search results. Spotify data places Making the Metaverse in "...the top 10 percent shared globally" for 2022. The show has audience members in 60 different countries around the world. Shout out to my friends over at Feedspot. They have consistently rated our show one of the top ten metaverse podcasts in the history of the universe. Check them out at https://blog.feedspot.com/metaverse_podcasts thanks to Anuj for reaching out!
Connect with Michael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcarter2013/
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 and immersive technologies.
Connect with Nahgeib here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nahgeibmiller/
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Making the Metaverse is one of the best metaverse podcasts in the known universe: Featured by Meta here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C535MPex7kz/?igsh=MXJpMDFjbnRiYjN2dQ%3D%3D Making the Metaverse is hosted by Michael Carter and produced by www.ontheblockchain.ca Canada's fastest growing blockchain media community. Google ranks Making the Metaverse one of the best metaverse podcasts in the world, regularly appearing in the top ten search results. Spotify data places Making the Metaverse in "...the top 10 percent shared globally" for 2022. The show has audience members in 60 different countries around the world. Shout out to my friends over at Feedspot. They have consistently rated our show one of the top ten metaverse podcasts in the history of the universe. Check them out at https://blog.feedspot.com/metaverse_podcasts thanks to Anuj for reaching out!
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 connections by turning audio into visuals in real-time.
Connect with XRAI:
https://xrai.glass/
Connect with Dan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danscarfe/
Connect with Lara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larascarfe/
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Making the Metaverse is one of the best metaverse podcasts in the known universe: Featured by Meta here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C535MPex7kz/?igsh=MXJpMDFjbnRiYjN2dQ%3D%3D Making the Metaverse is hosted by Michael Carter and produced by www.ontheblockchain.ca Canada's fastest growing blockchain media community. Google ranks Making the Metaverse one of the best metaverse podcasts in the world, regularly appearing in the top ten search results. Spotify data places Making the Metaverse in "...the top 10 percent shared globally" for 2022. The show has audience members in 60 different countries around the world. Shout out to my friends over at Feedspot. They have consistently rated our show one of the top ten metaverse podcasts in the history of the universe. Check them out at https://blog.feedspot.com/metaverse_podcasts thanks to Anuj for reaching out!
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 business development officer for Qappi where he is building communities around high quality web3 projects.
Connect with Dmitry:
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dklimat?igsh=eWV2OTg0OHQyOTA4
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dklimat
On Telegram: @dmitry_kleem
On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmitry-klimenok/
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Making the Metaverse
Featured by Meta here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C535MPex7kz/?igsh=MXJpMDFjbnRiYjN2dQ%3D%3D
Making the Metaverse is hosted by Michael Carter and produced by www.ontheblockchain.ca Canada's fastest growing blockchain media community.
Google ranks Making the Metaverse one of the best metaverse podcasts in the world, regularly appearing in the top ten search results.
Spotify data places Making the Metaverse in "...the top 10 percent shared globally" for 2022. The show has audience members in 60 different countries around the world.
Shout out to my friends over at Feedspot. They have consistently rated our show one of the top ten metaverse podcasts in the history of the universe.
Check them out at https://blog.feedspot.com/metaverse_podcasts thanks to Anuj for reaching out!
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 First Robotics competitions and recently served as a student ambassador for the Orlando Regional 2024. In this episode we talk about AI in business, education, and in robotics.
Connect with Dakshesh here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dakshesh-kaki-6a3888290/
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Making the Metaverse
Featured by Meta here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C535MPex7kz/?igsh=MXJpMDFjbnRiYjN2dQ%3D%3D
Making the Metaverse is hosted by Michael Carter and produced by www.ontheblockchain.ca Canada's fastest growing blockchain media community.
Google ranks Making the Metaverse one of the best metaverse podcasts, regularly appearing in the top ten search results.
Spotify data places Making the Metaverse in "...the top 10 percent shared globally" for 2022. The show has audience members in 60 different countries around the world.
Shout out to my friends over at Feedspot. They have consistently rated our show one of the top ten metaverse podcasts in the history of the universe.
Check them out at https://blog.feedspot.com/metaverse_podcasts thanks to Anuj for reaching out!
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 development.
In this episode Aakash shares his insights on the role artificial intelligence is playing in HR. He covers everything from recruitment to resume writing. Aakash also offers some advice to students who are graduating and entering into the workforce. What are employers looking for? Should they be using ChatGPT? Listen to the episode for the answers!
Connect with Aakash:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aakashsinghtm/
Website: https://aakashsingh.net/blog/
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Making the Metaverse is hosted by Michael Carter and produced by www.ontheblockchain.ca Canada's fastest growing blockchain media community.
Google ranks Making the Metaverse one of the best metaverse podcasts, regularly appearing in the top ten search results.
Spotify data places Making the Metaverse in "...the top 10 percent shared globally" for 2022. The show has audience members in 60 different countries around the world.
Shout out to my friends over at Feedspot. They have consistently rated our show one of the top ten metaverse podcasts in the history of the universe.
Check them out at https://blog.feedspot.com/metaverse_podcasts thanks to Anuj for reaching out!
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 IIT Global 2024 regarding the future of AI in education. Pranava is committed to bridging the gap between students and teachers regarding AI literacy. Pranava is a huge fan of the Golden State Warriors.
Connect with Pranava on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pranava-manthena-392650272/
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Making the Metaverse is hosted by Michael Carter and produced by www.ontheblockchain.ca Canada's fastest growing blockchain media community.
Google ranks Making the Metaverse one of the best metaverse podcasts, regularly in the top ten search results.
Spotify data places Making the Metaverse in "...the top 10 percent shared globally" for 2022. The show has audience members in 60 different countries around the world.
Shout out to my friends over at Feedspot. They have consistently rated our show one of the top ten metaverse podcasts in the history of the universe.
Check them out at https://blog.feedspot.com/metaverse_podcasts thanks to Anuj for reaching out!
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 Minor in Biology at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec.
In this episode Zoe talks about her VR research and shares stories about training to be an astronaut, what it’s like to be on a micro-gravity plane, and how it felt recently flying a plane for the first time.
Connect with Zoe on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lordzoe/
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Making the Metaverse is hosted by Michael Carter and produced by www.ontheblockchain.ca Canada's fastest growing blockchain media community.
Spotify data places Making the Metaverse in "...the top 10 percent shared globally" for 2022. The show has audience members in 60 different countries around the world.
Shout out to my friends over at Feedspot. They have consistently rated our show one of the top ten metaverse podcasts in the history of the universe.
Check them out at https://blog.feedspot.com/metaverse_podcasts thanks to Anuj for reaching out!
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 expedition a community driven project that makes learning about AI accessible to everyone.
Connect with Maria:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariaf-becerra/
Join the AI Expedition Community:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-expedition/
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Making the Metaverse is hosted by Michael Carter and produced by www.ontheblockchain.ca Canada's fastest growing blockchain media community.
Spotify data places Making the Metaverse in "...the top 10 percent shared globally" for 2022. The show has audience members in 60 different countries around the world.
Shout out to my friends over at Feedspot. They have consistently rated our show one of the top ten metaverse podcasts in the history of the universe.
Check them out at https://blog.feedspot.com/metaverse_podcasts thanks to Anuj for reaching out!
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 game innovators and fashion industry specialists, ALTAVA allows brands to digitize collections in a fully customizable environment. Visit: https://altava.com/
Connect with Andy:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-ku-27829523b/
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Making the Metaverse is hosted by Michael Carter and produced by www.ontheblockchain.ca Canada's fastest growing blockchain media community.
Spotify data places Making the Metaverse in "...the top 10 percent shared globally" for 2022. The show has audience members in 60 different countries around the world.
Shout out to my friends over at Feedspot. They have consistently rated our show one of the top ten metaverse podcasts in the history of the universe.
Check them out at https://blog.feedspot.com/metaverse_podcasts thanks to Anuj for reaching out!
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 on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zackmuqtadir/
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Making the Metaverse is hosted by Michael Carter and produced by www.ontheblockchain.ca Canada's fastest growing blockchain media community.
Spotify data places Making the Metaverse in "...the top 10 percent shared globally" for 2022. The show has audience members in 60 different countries around the world.
Shout out to my friends over at Feedspot. They have consistently rated our show one of the top ten metaverse podcasts in the history of the universe.
Check them out at https://blog.feedspot.com/metaverse_podcasts thanks to Anuj for reaching out!
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.
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Making the Metaverse is hosted by Michael Carter and produced by www.ontheblockchain.ca Canada's fastest growing blockchain media community.
Spotify data places Making the Metaverse in "...the top 10 percent shared globally" for 2022. The show has audience members in 60 different countries around the world.
Shout out to my friends over at Feedspot. They have consistently rated our show one of the top five metaverse podcasts in the history of the universe.
Check them out at https://blog.feedspot.com/metaverse_podcasts thanks to Anuj for reaching out!
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 talking about theirs. He co-founded The Colours of Change Foundation to spark conversations about locally relevant social issues in rural communities in India and to empower artists by the giving them a voice at the same time.
Connect with Angad:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angadbsodhi/
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Making the Metaverse is hosted by Michael Carter and produced by www.ontheblockchain.ca Canada's fastest growing blockchain media community.
Spotify data places Making the Metaverse in "...the top 10 percent shared globally" for 2022.
Shout out to my friends over at Feedspot. They have consistently rated our show one of the top five metaverse podcasts in the history of the universe. Check them out at https://blog.feedspot.com/metaverse_podcasts thanks to Anuj for reaching out!
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 unforgettable experiences inside virtual worlds and video games. Corey has a wealth of knowledge and experience that only a few people in the space have developed.
Connect with Corey:
Dapphaus: https://www.dapphaus.io/
Parcel Party: https://parcelparty.io/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreykovnats/
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Making the Metaverse is hosted by Michael Carter and produced by www.ontheblockchain.ca Canada's fastest growing blockchain media community.
Spotify data places Making the Metaverse in "...the top 10 percent shared globally" for 2022.
Shout out to my friends over at Feedspot. They have consistently rated our show one of the top five metaverse podcasts in the history of the universe. Check them out at https://blog.feedspot.com/metaverse_podcasts thanks to Anuj for reaching out!
