Unscripted

Nathan Coutinho
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Unscripted is a series of podcasts that discuss and explore people's passions, work and industry trends and embracing change. The idea was to focus less on the 'production' and more on the content; less on the social aspect, and more on the thought leadership.

  1. VR Innovation in Education: New Mexico State University

    12H AGO

    VR Innovation in Education: New Mexico State University

    Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Melinda, Head of VR at New Mexico State University, as she reveals how her institution is revolutionizing higher education through immersive technology. From middle school teacher to VR pioneer, Melinda shares the incredible journey of scaling from a single use case to over 400 VR headsets across 22 courses. In this episode, you'll discover: 🎓 The Digital Twin Campus - How NMSU created an immersive virtual campus tour using just iPhone photos, allowing prospective students worldwide to explore dorm rooms, walk the iconic horseshoe loop, and experience campus life before ever setting foot on grounds 🔍 Criminal Justice Innovation - The surprising story of how crime scene training became NMSU's first VR application, giving online students the same hands-on experience as their on-campus peers 💼 Soft Skills in VR - How student-athletes practice ESPN interviews, students rehearse job interviews, and learners develop crucial professional skills in safe, repeatable virtual environments 🖊️ MX Ink Pen Pilot Program - Exclusive insights into NMSU's research with Logitech's MX Ink, including surprising findings about non-traditional students and the natural feel of drawing in virtual space 📦 Managing 400 Headsets - The logistics behind shipping, tracking, cleaning, and recycling hundreds of VR devices each semester—with only 4 devices lost in 4 years! 🔮 The Future of Wearables & VR - Melinda's perspective on how VR headsets and smart glasses will coexist, complement each other, and address privacy concerns in our increasingly digital world Perfect for: Educators exploring immersive learning, corporate training professionals, VR enthusiasts, university administrators, and anyone curious about the practical applications of extended reality in education. Key Takeaway: Start small, find your advocates, embrace the growing pains, and build strong partnerships. Technology isn't perfect from day one—but with the right people and willingness to experiment, you can scale from 25 headsets to 400+ and transform how students learn. 📍 Recorded live at SXSW in Austin, Texas Timestamps: 00:00 Meet Melinda at NMSU 00:40 From Teacher to VR Lead 01:25 Digital Twin Campus Origins 02:37 Building the Twin with Photos 03:43 Why VR for Prospective Students 04:22 Criminal Justice First Use Case 04:53 Soft Skills and Interview Training 06:07 Scaling and Shipping 400 Headsets 06:53 Fleet Management and Returns 09:03 MX Ink Pen Pilot and Badges 11:25 VR and Wearables Future at SXSW 13:28 Privacy Concerns with Smart Glasses 15:28 How to Start and Get Buy In 18:22 Wrap Up and SXSW Reflections Featured Guests:  • Melina Cuilty - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melinda-cuilty-111844228/ The Unscripted Podcast is available on the following platforms: YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0hCJLH8asrZ61UZAhphI_6ZdU_6iFGVE&si=YvhkBCN5chRpJKqI Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/21yaQBzNg9c0O2ApZyInQH?si=4a6b2075de8045ac Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unscripted/id1765971579

    19 min
  2. The Future of AV: Insights from Industry Leaders

    MAR 30

    The Future of AV: Insights from Industry Leaders

    Welcome to Season 3! Join Nathan Coutinho at SXSW in Austin for an exclusive roundtable discussion with industry leaders Chris Neto (Midwich), Tim Albright (AVNation), and analyst Craig Durr (The Collab Collective) as they unpack the biggest trends shaping the AV landscape in 2026.🎯 Key Takeaways: • ISE's evolution as a global launch platform with record attendance and vendor participation • The shift to software-first AV solutions and cloud-based management systems • Emergence of "operational AI" for backend monitoring and troubleshooting • Challenges with fragmented management platforms across vendors • Rising demand for aesthetic design and broadcast-quality collaboration spaces🔮 What's Next: Our panel looks ahead to InfoComm, discussing anticipated hands-on demos of ISE launches, new product announcements, and continuous software evolution. They also address industry headwinds including budget constraints, supply chain challenges, memory shortages, tariff impacts, and major enterprise refresh cycles.Whether you're an AV professional, technology decision-maker, or industry enthusiast, this conversation offers valuable insights into where collaboration technology is headed and what to watch for in the months ahead.Featured Guests: • Chris Neto - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherneto/• Tim Albright - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tdalbright/• Craig Durr - https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdurr/The Unscripted Podcast is available on the following platforms:YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0hCJLH8asrZ61UZAhphI_6ZdU_6iFGVE&si=YvhkBCN5chRpJKqISpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/21yaQBzNg9c0O2ApZyInQH?si=4a6b2075de8045acApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unscripted/id1765971579

    46 min
  3. Adam Braun - Pioneering Impactful Change

    02/17/2025

    Adam Braun - Pioneering Impactful Change

    🎙️ Unscripted Season Two, Episode 30 - Adam BraunAdam Braun, CEO and Co-Founder of Clarasight joins me to talk about his role in leading Impactful Change:Highlights:▪️Founding Pencils of Promise: Building 600+ schools!▪️Innovation in emissions management with Clarasight▪️Inspiring leadership and the power of storytelling▪️Transformative personal and professional growthWatch the full episode here - https://youtu.be/4uqJs8IHZmMAdam is a philanthropist and the author of the New York Times Bestselling book - The Promise of a Pencil - https://a.co/d/3uIn89jClarasight - https://www.clarasight.com/🎙️unscripted is available on:Apple Podcasts - https://lnkd.in/gw2zfqwfSpotify Podcasts - https://lnkd.in/gvYV6a6UYouTube - https://lnkd.in/ga32zrUQLogitech for Business Logitech for Business Partner Hub#Storytelling #Innovation

    19 min
  4. Lisa Rothstein - The Art of Visual Storytelling

    01/06/2025

    Lisa Rothstein - The Art of Visual Storytelling

    🎙️ Unscripted Season Two, Episode 29 - Lisa Rothstein Lisa Rothstein joins me on the next 🎙️Unscripted episode. Lisa, a New Yorker Magazine cartoonist, uses visual storytelling to simplify complex ideas. Some highlights from this episode: - We discussed her knack for turning simple shapes like circles into storytelling tools - Why more people are using visual storytelling in meetings & presentations - Previewed our new video series "Shape your Story" which launches soon 🎙️unscripted is available on: Apple Podcasts - https://lnkd.in/gw2zfqwf Spotify Podcasts - https://lnkd.in/gvYV6a6U YouTube - https://lnkd.in/ga32zrUQ Stay tuned for insights on whiteboarding and visual thinking! Logitech for Business Logitech for Business Partner Hub hashtag#Storytelling hashtag#Innovation hashtag#VisualThinking

    11 min
  5. Dean Heckler - The Evolution of AV Design

    12/09/2024

    Dean Heckler - The Evolution of AV Design

    "The Evolution of AV Design" Dean Heckler, President of Heckler Design joins us on unscripted to unpack how they got started, and how they are rethinking design, functionality and accessibility, when building solutions for video conferencing and beyond. Conversation Highlights: ▪️Heckler Design Origins ▪️Expanding Horizons - From Hardware to Video Solutions ▪️Prioritizing Accessibility - ADA Compliance in Design ▪️Tool-less Design - Heckler Mobile Fleet Watch the Full Episode - https://youtu.be/q5mEyI_fTSg 🎙️unscripted is available on: Apple Podcasts - https://lnkd.in/gw2zfqwf Spotify Podcasts - https://lnkd.in/gvYV6a6U YouTube - https://lnkd.in/ga32zrUQ Logitech for Business Logitech for Business Partner Hub #hecklerdesign #design #ADACompliance #VideoConferencing

    20 min
  6. Ragnar Heil - Governance in the Age of AI

    11/25/2024

    Ragnar Heil - Governance in the Age of AI

    🎙️Unscripted S2E27 - Ragnar Heil Ragnar Heil, Microsoft Business Development Manager from HanseVision, joins me on unscripted, to talk about the world of Governance. Conversation Highlights: ▪️Microsoft MVP insights and the power of community ▪️Diverse customer stories on modern workplaces ▪️Governance evolution in a cloud-driven era ▪️Harnessing AI responsibly for business growth ▪️The impact of Copilot on daily habits 🎙️unscripted is available on: Apple Podcasts - https://lnkd.in/gw2zfqwf Spotify Podcasts - https://lnkd.in/gvYV6a6U YouTube - https://lnkd.in/ga32zrUQ Logitech for Business Logitech for Business Partner Hub #hansevision #transformation #governance #VideoConferencing

    22 min
  7. Thomas LaMantia - Navigating the Frontier of Security and Innovation

    11/11/2024

    Thomas LaMantia - Navigating the Frontier of Security and Innovation

    Thomas LaMantia, Principal Enterprise Architect from Discount Tire, joins me on unscripted, to chat about the world of enterprise security. Conversation Highlights: - Emphasizes the shift in security focus towards protecting critical data first, driven by the evolving threat landscape with AI, bots, and data classification. - Highlights how consumer tech, like gaming innovations and Microsoft IP telephony, influences business security, along with Logitech's use of AI for responsible detection without collecting personal data. - Discusses balancing AI advancements with privacy, addressing challenges of remote workforce security, and forecasting AI's future in responsible and secure innovation. Watch the Full Episode - https://youtu.be/t_n6_pn3zDs 🎙️unscripted is available on: Apple Podcasts - https://lnkd.in/gw2zfqwf Spotify Podcasts - https://lnkd.in/gvYV6a6U YouTube - https://lnkd.in/ga32zrUQ Logitech for Business Logitech for Business Partner Hub #discounttire #transformation #security #VideoConferencing

    23 min
  8. Craig Durr - AI-Driven Collaboration in High-Impact Spaces

    10/28/2024

    Craig Durr - AI-Driven Collaboration in High-Impact Spaces

    Craig Durr, Chief Analyst Extraordinaire from The Collab Collective, joins me on unscripted, to talk about all the hot topics in the collaboration world. Watch the Full Episode - https://youtu.be/GKINXoM5Qaw 🎙️unscripted is available on: Apple Podcasts - https://lnkd.in/gw2zfqwf Spotify Podcasts - https://lnkd.in/gvYV6a6U YouTube - https://lnkd.in/ga32zrUQ Logitech for Business Logitech for Business Partner Hub The Collab Collective #transformation #zoom #contentcreation #VideoConferencing #microsoft Google Microsoft Zoom Tee Gallagher Omar Deacon Natalia Herrera Azabache Kaitlyn Mode Melanie He Giancarlo Gambino Megan Lindell

    24 min
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Unscripted is a series of podcasts that discuss and explore people's passions, work and industry trends and embracing change. The idea was to focus less on the 'production' and more on the content; less on the social aspect, and more on the thought leadership.

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  • Creator
    Nathan Coutinho
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Nathan Coutinho
  • Show Website
    Unscripted