Episode #36: Mastering VR Combat: The Future of Gaming with Sinn Studios
Tech Optimist Podcast — Tech, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation
Join us on the AV Tech Optimist podcast as Mike Collins chats with Almir Brljak and Alek Sinn, the dynamic co-founders of Sinn Studio. Dive deep into the exciting realm of spatial computing as they discuss how their company is pioneering the integration of combat experiences into virtual reality platforms.
Episode #36: Mastering VR Combat: The Future of Gaming with Sinn Studios
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Join Mike Collins on the AV Tech Optimist podcast as he chats with Almir Brljak and Alek Sinn, the dynamic co-founders of Sinn Studio. Learn about their journey from childhood friends to tech innovators and how they leverage their unique blend of business acumen and creative expertise to push the boundaries of VR entertainment. Discover the potential of VR to revolutionize not just gaming but various sectors by enhancing interactive experiences through advanced technology. Tune in to understand the challenges and triumphs of building a VR business and what the future holds for digital interaction in immersive environments.
Almir Brljak asks the Alumni Ventures community for diverse perspectives and touchpoints to help scale Sinn Studio, particularly seeking expertise in supportive industries and large-scale financial markets like mergers and acquisitions. Reach out to Almir here.
Watch Time ~28 minutes
The show is produced by Alumni Ventures, which has been recognized as a “Top 20 Venture Firm” by CB Insights (’24) and as the “#1 Most Active Venture Firm in the US” by Pitchbook (’22 & ’23).
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Creators and Guests
HOST
Mike Collins
CEO, and Co-Founder at Alumni Ventures
Mike has been involved in almost every facet of venturing, from angel investing to venture capital, new business and product launches, and innovation consulting. He is currently CEO of Alumni Ventures Group, the managing company for our fund, and launched AV’s first alumni fund, Green D Ventures, where he oversaw the portfolio as Managing Partner and is now Managing Partner Emeritus. Mike is a serial entrepreneur who has started multiple companies, including Kid Galaxy, Big Idea Group (partially owned by WPP), and RDM. He began his career at VC firm TA Associates. He holds an undergraduate degree in Engineering Science from Dartmouth and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
GUEST
Alek Sinn
CEO & Creative Director, Sinn Studio
Alek Sinn is CEO & Creative Director at Sinn Studio, an award-winning and best-selling extended reality video game development and publishing studio based in Toronto, Canada.
GUEST
Almir Brljak
Chief Operating Officer, Sinn Studio
Almir Brljak is Sinn Studio’s Chief Operating Officer. He oversees daily operations and identifies new marketing avenues to ensure that great games get the visibility they deserve.
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