Tech entrepreneur Dmitry Shapiro discovered code in school after immigrating to the US from Russia.  After successfully launching Veoh, a YouTube competitor in 2005, Dmitry was inspired to develop solutions that help make technology less scary.  His company GoMeta features two properties that does exactly that:

Metaverse, is a website used by thousands of educators to create Augmented Reality experiences for students.  

Koji aims to allow anyone to create interactive games without writing one-line of code.

In this episode, learn about Dmity's attempt to democratize code for teachers and students.  

This episode features commentary from:

• Dmitry Shapiro - Founder, GoMeta
• Richard Byrne - PracticalEdTech.com 
• Luis Chavez, Creative Director, GoMeta
• Randall Deich - STEM Coordinator, Lauderhill STEM-MED 

Guest Links

• Metaverse Studio 
• Metaverse App
• Koji
• Richard Byrne's PracticalEdTech.com
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Music:

• Theme - “Invincible” by Def Kev (No Copyright Sounds)
• “Spot" by OBOY by Soundstripe.com
• “Osaka Rain” by ALBIS (YouTube Audio Library)
• "Sunshower" by LATASHA (YouTube Audio Library)
• “Stone Steps” by Hale Licensed by Soundstripe.com
• “The Climb” by PALA Licensed by Soundstripe.com
• “Seasons” by roljui (YouTube Audio Library)
• “Lullaby" by Young Lugos (YouTube Audio Library)
• “Dynamite” by Patrick Patrikios(YouTube Audio Library)
• “Super Star” by AlterEgo Licensed by Soundstripe.com
• “Touch” by Patrick Patrikios(YouTube Audio Library)
• “No Favours” by Patrick Patrikios(YouTube Audio Library)
• "Welcome" by Anno Domini Beats (YouTube Audio Library)

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