In this inspiring talk, visionary technology executive and entrepreneur Will Burrus shares how his grandson with autism inspired some actionable ideas on how immersive technology can be used to empower people to function in society while still being their authentic self. Will Burrus is a visionary technology executive and entrepreneur, known for taking highly complex concepts and translating them into practical and accessible business opportunities. He has built a successful career leveraging extensive infrastructure, development and interactive experiences to start companies, build products, drive campaigns and optimize business processes in various industries. Over the last 20 years, Will has held leadership positions with companies in banking, advertising and manufacturing. As an entrepreneur, Will has founded multiple companies, providing innovative solutions to critical challenges in healthcare, human resources and the music industry. Will has been actively engaged in the world of immersive technology, speaking around the country about the potential of xR and running a virtual reality content creation studio exploring the limits of cognition and empathetic response in simulated environments. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at [ Ссылка ]
