Episode Summary:
In this episode of BetterTech, host Jocelyn Houle discusses the future of VR & AR with Mark Nguyen, Founder and CEO of SlideFactory, a cutting-edge digital agency specializing in AR, VR, AI, and immersive design. With nearly 30 years in tech, Mark shares his journey from early software development to leading innovation at SlideFactory. The conversation dives into agentic AI, building VR training solutions, and what it really takes to move from whiteboard to functional 3D experiences. Mark offers insights on hardware limitations, UX in spatial environments, and why “weird” problems fuel true innovation. If you’re curious about the future of immersive tech and agentic systems, this episode is a must-listen.
Show Notes:
- Mark Nguyen shares how SlideFactory tackles complex problems in emerging tech, from agentic AI to immersive future of VR & AR.
- The discussion dives into why traditional UX design principles break down in spatial and 3D environments.
- Mark explains what’s stalling metaverse adoption and why sleek, usable hardware is key to progress.
- The episode explores real use cases in training, AR for entertainment, agent-based content creation and the future of VR & AR.
- Nguyen offers practical advice on building responsibly with AI tools and why shortcuts can become costly mistakes.
This episode is hosted by Jocelyn Houle, Host, BetterTech
