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What do virtual reality, lifesaving medical training, immersive theme parks and the future of education have in common? Pittsburgh's Schell Games is helping shape all of them!

TechVibe Radio welcomes Jesse Schell, founder of Schell Games, for a fascinating look at how one of Pittsburgh's most imaginative technology companies is redefining what games can do.

From developing experiences for Disney and creating more than 100 games to pioneering virtual reality long before VR went mainstream, Schell has spent decades pushing the boundaries of interactive entertainment. Today, his 120-person Pittsburgh studio is exploring everything from VR-powered education and medical training to a potential new chain of location-based entertainment experiences.

Schell joins hosts Jonathan Kersting and Audrey Russo to explore why VR is far from dead, how games can help emergency room doctors make critical decisions, what artificial intelligence means for education and gaming, and why the next generation of entertainment must deliver experiences people simply can't get at home.

Plus, Schell shares his advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, explains why Pittsburgh remains an ideal place to build a creative technology company, and reveals what he'd create if money were no object.

From saving lives to bringing people together, discover why the future of gaming is about much more than playing games!

The Pittsburgh Technology Council produces TechVibe to explore the Pittsburgh region's technology and innovation ecosystem