In this episode, Amir Bozorgzadeh, CEO and co-founder of VirtuLeap, discusses his journey from founding tech startups to diving into the world of virtual reality (VR) and brain health science.
Amir shares how VR technology, notably enhanced by VirtuLeap’s flagship product 'Enhanced VR,' is being used for therapeutic purposes and cognitive assessment.
He highlights the significant potential of VR in treating conditions like ADHD and early-stage Alzheimer's, alongside the broader implications of integrative data from multiple human systems.
Amir also touches on the impact of social media on attention spans, introducing the concept of 'TikTok brain,' and emphasizing the need for personalized care through advanced data collection and analysis.
The conversation concludes with insights into the broader applications of VR in healthcare, research opportunities, and Amir's personal commitment to brain health.
00:00 Introduction to Amir Bozorgzadeh
00:35 Amir's Journey into Virtual Reality
02:30 Understanding Virtual Reality
04:04 VR and Brain Health
05:56 The Cognition Crisis and TikTok Brain
07:58 Virtuleap's Flagship Product: Enhanced VR
09:42 CogniClear VR: Screening for Cognitive Impairment
10:57 The Power of Data in VR
14:40 Applications and Future of VR in Healthcare
25:12 Personal Insights and Final Thoughts
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CEO of Virtuleap
Amir Bozorgzadeh is the CEO and one of the co-founders of Virtuleap. Founded Gameguise, a mobile games studio based in Dubai, and Time Dirham, the first social impact start-up to introduce time banking to the Middle East.
He is an alumnus of York University and THNK School of Creative Leadership. Since 2015, Amir has been a contributing writer to tech blogs like VentureBeat and Tech Crunch on the topics of emerging tech, spatial computing, and start-up ecosystems.