Bio

I've been working with Augmented Reality (AR) as a designer, researcher, consultant, and keynote speaker for 17 years pioneering new modes of storytelling and experiences. Have you read my book ''Augmented Human'' yet? It’s available in 5 languages worldwide. I'm a creative adventurer with a strong sense of aesthetics and a drive to innovate. I know my medium inside and out; I make, think, dream AR. Thought leadership is key to my practice. I’ve shared my work and passion for the new paths AR, immersive technologies, and the Metaverse will take with audiences and organizations from around the world in keynotes and exhibits for nearly 2 decades. I’m an invited member of the World Economic Forum (WEF) AR VR Global Future Council (since 2019) and WEF Metaverse Intiative partner defining and building the Metaverse. My past roles include Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) at Infinity AR Inc. (Acquired by Alibaba)(New York City and Tel Aviv), and Senior Research Associate at York University's Augmented Reality Lab in the Department of Film, Faculty of Fine Art (Toronto). A top requested professional keynote speaker represented by The Lavin Agency, I show audiences the fantastical future of AR and the Metaverse, framing it within the needs of a diverse range of industries. My SXSW 2019 sold out opening talk on Augmented Reality was the #1 requested presentation with 3200 people vying for 300 seats. I offer unparalleled foresight as a trusted global authority on immersive technologies and the Metaverse. Clients and commissions include Louis Vuitton, Adobe, Snap, Microsoft, Google, Pepsico, and Zoom. I’ve been featured in WIRED, Fast Company, The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, The Atlantic, and Adweek. Augmented World Expo named me “an influential pioneer shaping the next wave of computing.” Prior to my augmented life, I was a member of the internationally renowned Bruce Mau Design studio where I was project lead on “Massive Change: The Future of Global Design”, a 20,000 square foot touring exhibition and best-selling book examining the new inventions and technologies changing the world. ARstories.com XRGoesPop.com