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 her ..read more

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 stu ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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: LinkedI ..read more

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/  ****************** Making the Metaverse is hosted by ⁠⁠Michael Carter⁠⁠ and produced by ⁠⁠www.ontheblockchain.ca ..read more

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 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 ..read more

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 a ..read more

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.da ..read more