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Impactful Realities Podcast

Impactful Realities Podcast

By: Jason Jerald
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Impactful Realities – Hosted by Jason Jerald


At Impactful Realities, we explore the frontier where emerging technology meets real-world impact—guided by those shaping the future.


Hosted by Jason Jerald, a pioneer in XR and human-computer interaction, this podcast dives deep with visionary entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and innovators who are leveraging AI, VR, and cutting-edge tech to create meaningful change.


We believe it’s a moral obligation to identify and solve for the most impactful use cases that technology can serve—pushing beyond hype to uncover what truly matters.


Expect thought-provoking conversations, real-world insights, and actionable strategies designed for those who refuse to settle for surface-level thinking.


🔹 New episodes dropping regularly—subscribe to stay ahead of the curve.


🚀 Let’s shape the future together.

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Episodes
  • Episode 3: Ori Inbar
    May 19 2025

    Ori Inbar is one of the most connected minds in XR — founder of AWE, SuperVentures, and advisor to numerous XR startups. In this episode, he explains why:


    – XR is the interface AI needs

    – Real-world data will define future intelligence

    – Enterprise is already leading in ROI

    – The best-performing use cases and startup strategies today

    – And what it means to be a “master builder” in this era


    🎧 Hosted by Jason Jerald


    🎟 Bonus for listeners:

    20% off all ticket types for AWE USA 2025


    Instructions on how to get it :

    🟢 → Start at the top of this show’s profile — from there, all extras as show notes, AWE discount code, and additional materials are just a step away.

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    45 mins
  • Episode 2: Tom Furness - Impactful Realities Podcast
    May 13 2025

    Tom Furness, known as the grandfather of VR, shaped the industry from its earliest days — but his vision has always gone beyond the technology.


    From classified Air Force projects to transformative research labs that generated over 27 companies, Tom’s work has helped define immersive tech.


    In this episode, we talk about:


    – Why real impact begins with the human, not the device


    – The ethical fork ahead for immersive media


    – How to build educational systems that scale imagination


    – What the Virtual World Society is really building — and why now matters

    A rare and timely conversation with one of the deepest minds in the field.


    🎙 Hosted by Jason Jerald


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    1 hr and 58 mins
  • 🎙Episode 1: Ben Lok – The Future of VR, Empathy & AI-Driven Human Connection
    May 7 2025

    🚀 It’s Finally Here: The Impactful Realities Podcast – Episode 1!

    This marks the beginning of something bigger — one of my dream projects, merging deep impact, real transformation, and game-changing insights from the world’s most innovative thinkers.

    🎙 Episode 1: Ben Lok – The Future of VR, Empathy, and AI-Driven Human Connection

    In this episode, we explore:

    ✅ How VR is redefining human interaction

    ✅ The secret behind creating deep emotional engagement through AI

    ✅ How Shadow Health is transforming nursing training

    ✅ The mindset shift required to stay ahead in an AI-powered world

    💡 BONUS: Hands-On Exercise You Can Try Right Now!

    Ben shares an interactive method that reveals how your own communication patterns shape relationships—and how you can hack them for better connection.


    📌 How to Access Show Notes, Exercises & Resources

    All materials, including:

    ✔ The full transcript

    ✔ The exercise mentioned in the episode

    ✔ Ben’s research and contact details

    ✔ Additional resources & insights


    🟢 → Start at the top of this show’s profile — from there, all extras are just a step away.

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    1 hr and 45 mins

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