AlignVR helps employers get real by going virtual

Alex Rossol talks to Faaiza Ramji about how his virtual-reality escape room gave birth to a business that equips companies to make better hiring decisions. Plus Karen Unland previews a neurotechnology hackathon exploring the possibilities of brain-computer interfaces.

Show Notes

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

• Alex Rossol
• AlignVR
• vrCAVE
• Co-founder and brother Nathaniel Rossol
• Other sibling founders: the Prochazkas at GoodMorning.com and the Barbers at Poppy Barley
• Airbus
• Oculus Rift
• Metaverse
• AlignVR open house on July 14, 2022, from 2pm to 5 pm
• vrCAVE was part of Launch Party 7 (as was Taproot!)

More fun with brains and technology

• Neuroscience hackathon offers chance to solve real-life problems
• natHACKS 2022 happens July 29 to Aug. 1 — apply by July 15

Many thanks to our title sponsor, Innovate Edmonton, as well as to Alberta Blue Cross for support of this episode.

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Editing by Castria and Scott Lilwall; theme music by Dave Von Bieker; cover art by Vikki Wiercinski.

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Creators & Guests

Host

Karen Unland

Co-founder of Taproot Publishing

What is Bloom: The podcast about innovation in Edmonton?

Bloom is a podcast about innovation in Edmonton. Learn about the opportunities available in the Edmonton region and hear from local innovators tackling some of the world's biggest challenges. Hosted by Karen Unland.