Perhaps one of the first things that come to mind when we think of augmented reality (AR) is Pokemon GO, some sort of stigma AR deals with. Pokemon GO was an excellent icebreaker for what AR could be; still, it didn’t show AR’s full potential, such as its possibilities in the geospatial sense. 

Our guest, Kevin Hart, is the Founder and CEO of Aireal, a geospatial augmented platform that allows designers to see and experience their designs before building them. Aireal provides solutions for real estate development, architecture, construction, and smart cities.  

We had a fantastic conversation about AR’s potential, its multiple applications to develop the way we do business, consume goods, and even buy properties. Kevin shared their strategies to narrow Aireal’s target market since its products can serve virtually any industry. We also discuss the value of soft skills, how hard it is to pivot and change direction while leading a company, the importance of facing our fears, and more. In addition, Kevin gifted us with a mini masterclass on the metaverse, its applications, and where he sees it heading. 

Visit the Aireal website: https://www.aireal.com/

You can send an email to Kevin at: khart {at} aireal.io

Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kjhart/

or follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevinjosephhart

Full Episode Breakdown:

2:31 – When the investor is more interested in investing in the entrepreneur than in the project. John and Kevin remember how they met.

2:47 – Kevin talks about what is Aireal, the service they provide, and its multiple applications.

6:51 – Kevin shares how it all started and how he came up with the idea of working with AR. 

11:29 – Trying to boil the ocean. Kevin and John discuss the skills needed to pivot and recognize the best direction for a company. 

16:08 – Kevin talks about how his experience in consulting helped him develop his business. 

22:04 – John and Kevin discuss the importance of soft skills for entrepreneurs and leaders in general. 

25:04 – Being empathetic goes a long way. Kevin shares the lessons learned that shaped him as a person, business owner, and leader.

32:09 – The 20 times factor. John and Kevin talk about how disrupting the pattern of how we do things can help us grow and leverage our businesses. 

36:05 – Giving our fears a face. John and Kevin talk about the importance of focusing on our fears, acknowledging them, and facing them as an excellent way to grow. 

40:24 – Kevin shares his view on the metaverse.

43:43 – Kevin talks about the exciting theory of ontological designs and how they affect our lives.

48:57 – John and Kevin discuss the importance of start defining what we will use the metaverse for. 

53:23 – Shifting from persona to portrait. John and Kevin reflect on the best way to deal with technologies that are here to stay and start being part of ours and our kids’ lives shortly.