
Building what’s next in Physical AI | 15+ years in Spatial Computing | Founder & Product Leader | Author | Ex-Meta, Niantic
Hi! 👋 I’m a product leader at the forefront of Spatial Computing, shaping the next evolution of human-technology interaction. With 15+ years in AR, VR, and wearable tech, I’ve built market-leading platforms, scaled developer ecosystems, and driven monetization strategies that have transformed industries. I have a track record of building and scaling products from 0 to 1, defining go-to-market strategies, and driving adoption and revenue growth. At Niantic, I led AR platform strategy across WebAR, Unity SDKs, and AR Ads, expanding developer adoption and unlocking new revenue streams. I spearheaded Niantic’s first mixed reality experience, introduced MR headset support, and launched industry-first AR Ads—positioning the company at the forefront of spatial computing. At Meta, I led a team shaping developer success, focusing on education, tooling, and monetization to drive adoption and engagement for the Horizon OS platform powering Meta Quest. Five things you should know about me 👇 📌 Product & Platform Leader I build and scale developer platforms, ecosystems, and business models that empower creators and brands to leverage XR for real-world impact. I’ve led high-performing teams and defined industry-shaping strategies. At 8th Wall, I drove product, design, and GTM strategy, launching AR solutions and monetization frameworks that fueled adoption and revenue growth—leading to its acquisition by Niantic. At Niantic and Meta, I’ve led platform strategy at scale, driving developer success, unlocking new business models, and advancing spatial computing. 📖 Author of The Next Dimension Published by Wiley and featured in Forbes, my book is a definitive guide to using AR for business growth, with an integrated AI + AR reading experience. 💰 Investor & Startup Advisor I invest in and advise early-stage AR/VR startups through Super Ventures and angel investments. Past investments include Forcite (acquired by GoPro) and 6D.ai (acquired by Niantic). 👥 Spatial Computing Ecosystem Builder I founded We Are Wearables (acquired), the largest wearable tech community of its kind, and co-produced AWE, the world’s #1 spatial computing event series, connecting thousands with investors, partners, and clients. 🎤 Thought Leader & Industry Advocate I’ve been featured in CNN, BBC, Forbes, and The New York Times and have spoken at TEDx, CES, SXSW and Harvard on spatial computing and wearable technology. Proudly Canadian 🇨🇦 and LGBTQ+ 🏳️🌈. Pronouns: He/Him. 💭 Views shared on LinkedIn are my own.
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San Francisco, California, United States
Author - "The Next Dimension"
Wiley
• www.linkedin.com/company/john-wiley-and-sons
Nov 2023 - Present
Senior Manager, Product Management - Horizon OS Developer Platform
Meta
• www.linkedin.com/company/meta
Apr 2024 - Apr 2025
Burlingame, California, United States
Director of Product Management, Augmented Reality Platforms
Niantic, Inc.
• www.linkedin.com/company/niantic
Jul 2023 - Apr 2024
San Francisco Bay Area
Director of Product Management, 8th Wall WebAR Platform
Niantic, Inc.
• www.linkedin.com/company/niantic
Mar 2022 - Jul 2023
Palo Alto, California, United States
Board Member
IAB
• www.linkedin.com/company/iab
Mar 2021 - Apr 2024
VP of Product
8th Wall
• www.linkedin.com/company/8thwall
Oct 2019 - Mar 2022
Palo Alto, California, United States
Board Member
AugmentedReality.org
Dec 2017 - Sep 2021
Greater New York City Area
Mentor
Chinaccelerator
• www.linkedin.com/company/orbitstartups
Sep 2016 - Jan 2019
Shanghai City, China
Journalist
Various
Jan 2013 - Dec 2017
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Wearable Tech Expert
Canada AM
Mar 2015 - Feb 2016
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Consultant
Connected Futures Inc.
May 2011 - Jan 2016
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Founder & Producer
WEST: Wearable Entertainment & Sports Toronto
May 2014 - Dec 2015
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Editor
Designers of Things
Nov 2013 - Dec 2015
Founder & Editor
Future Tech Report
Mar 2012 - Oct 2013
Toronto, Canada Area
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