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How software company Agora uses VR to bridge the gap between real-world and virtual socializing
Ethan Berg
May 05, 2021
This software company wants to change the way we interact at virtual events. Check out the digital space it created for the PTW21 kickoff event.
When Ethan Berg graduated from Temple University in May 2020, he ran into an issue that many new college graduates have. Staying in touch with friends and classmates can prove difficult as people head their separate ways.
The pandemic only made that more difficult.
“There’s not a lot you can do outside of playing video games or responding to people’s social media posts,” Berg told Technical.ly.
" The XR community attracts so many interesting people. People that inspire me. Some of them are behavioral scientists, visionary creatives, technical geniuses. Others are hustlers. Young people who see an opportunity. An opportunity to build the future they want to live in with their friends and with their families. Ethan Berg brings some really incredible energy into the industry and I feel so much inspiration after our conversation. He caught the entrepreneur bug in college selling coffees to kids on campus, almost like a more thoughtful version of the classic lemonade stand ☕️ 💰 Then he tried VR and everything changed. Like me, he's not a coder or a design expert. He's a guy who see's problems and has a passion for building solutions. With Agora World he's building a no code solution for virtual world creation. They started by plugging into Shopify and providing fully immersive virtual reality shopping experiences, and since pivoted more into web based creation. Almost like the wix or squarespace of the metaverse. Really enjoyed learning more about his story and excited to share it with you." - Ricky Huock (MetaRick)
2024 Winner • Global Excellence Awards
Agora World - Most Innovative Immersive Experience Platform 2024
"Success in the forthcoming year, from my perspective, centers on advancing my research and practical applications within metaverses like Agora World. This endeavor aims to revolutionize educational spaces for educators in training, both domestically and internationally. By integrating cutting-edge virtual environments, the goal is to transcend traditional learning methodologies, offering immersive and interactive experiences that cater to the evolving needs of educators and students."
