This Week in Startups $RBLX earnings, Jetson ONE personal aircraft + Oculus game dev Ryan Engle, creator of Pro Putt | E1322
Nov 9, 2021
Ryan Engle, CEO of Golf+ and creator of the VR game Pro Putt, dives into the fascinating world of virtual reality. He discusses the unique challenges of translating sports like golf into VR, focusing on immersive experiences for all players. Engle also touches on the rapid advancements in VR technology, particularly with Oculus, and the competitive landscape of VR development. Additionally, he shares insights into the evolving future of gaming and the significant role that hardware innovations from companies like Meta will play.
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Jetson One VTOL
- Jason Calacanis introduces Jetson One, a personal electric VTOL aircraft resembling science fiction vehicles.
- The VTOL has multiple rotors for safety and can fly up to 63 mph for 20 minutes.
VTOLs as Commuting Option
- VTOLs might become a commuting option in cities with bays or islands before self-driving cars without steering wheels.
- Cities like San Francisco or New York City are ideal for VTOL commutes due to their overwater routes.
Oculus Try-and-Goodbye Phenomenon
- Jason Calacanis tweeted about people buying Oculus headsets and then abandoning them.
- This sparked a discussion about VR's place in gaming and led to Ryan Engle's appearance on the podcast.