Minnov8 Gang 364 – Virtual Chuck

No summer slowdown in technology stories and we’ve got some good ones on tap for you this week.

Our guest on the show is none other than a local Minnesotan who is a 20 year veteran of new media, Chuck Olsen. He produced the first web sites for Twin Cities PBS and Radio K, went on to produce the documentary film “Blogumentary” in 2011 while also becoming one of the first videobloggers anywhere. In 2007 he co-founded the award-winning journalism non-profit The UpTake, and earned an SPJ award for his livestreamed mobile political coverage.

Hosts: Steve Borsch, Tim Elliott and Phil Wilson.

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Guest: Chuck Olsen

Besides what you just read above about his accomplishments, in 2009, Chuck launched the web site and social media channels for a new public television show, mn original. In 2012 he co-founded digital video agency and art gallery vidtiger, serving clients from small non-profits to Fortune 500 companies.

Vidtiger’s acclaimed interactive art project, Futurekave, led directly to a torrid love affair with depth cameras and virtual reality. In 2015, Chuck co-founded Visual, a virtual reality company creating inspiring VR content and a SaaS-based 360º video platform.

Mentioned during the interview: Billboard magazine regarding Rhapsody VR’s debut and the VR tech Vive.