Peter Shuleer, President and Andy Beall, CEO/CTO of WorldViz discuss practical applications of Virtual Reality. They touch on games (the easy one), product design, revisualization, ethics, and the adoption of VR in the consumer and business spaces. Buzzword bingo: Visual Psycho Physics and Ecological Validity.

Ken Oplinger and Zoe Taylor, Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce

This is part of the 805conversations Series, produced by 805connect.

This conversation focuses on the role of the Chamber in stimulating economic development in the region and the new organization, the EVT. The Economic Vitality Team, headed by Zoe, brings together the county's Chambers and works together with local governments on the behalf of businesses in the region. This is a real behind the scenes conversation that will change how you think about the Chamber.

805conversations are produced weekly. More information can be found at 805connect.com

John Glanville, CEO, Maps.com

This is part of the 805conversations Series, produced by 805connect.

This conversation was with Mark Sylvester, Ambassador for 805connect and John Glanville, CEO of Maps.com

This conversation focuses on the role of maps in business and education. Maps.com is a local company that has a global footprint. The talk centers on the founding of maps.com, it's growth and challenges in the world of digital maps.

Mike Manchak, CEO, San Luis Obispo EVC

This conversation was with Mark Sylvester, Ambassador for 805connect and Mike Manchak, the CEO of the San Luis Obispo Economic Vitality Corporation, EVC

This conversation focuses on how the EVC and 805connect became partners and the role of the EVC in stimulating the economy in the northern part of the 805 region. Mike talks about his history in economic development efforts and how this project is helping pull together several key strategies for the region.

805conversations are produced weekly. More information can be found at 805connect.com

Jan Campbell and Sharon Main of the Santa Barbara Foundation

This conversation focuses on the role of the Santa Barbara Foundation in the founding of 805connect. The discussion covers the mission of the project and how it's aligned with the goals of the foundation and the LEAF Project which is a far reaching initiative that is pulling together a diverse group of citizens to focus on key issues in the region.

805conversations are produced weekly. More information can be found at 805connect.com

Seth Streeter, CEO, Mission Wealth Management

This conversation focuses on a wide range of topics that include growing your business, strategies for investing, finding your true path, building a collaborative corporate culture, community involvement, purpose led companies, Sustainable investments and Inspired Wealth Management

805conversations are produced weekly. More information can be found at 805connect.com

Trish Miller, Staffing Expert, Spherion - Goleta, Santa Barbara, Oxnard and Ventura

This conversation focuses on the job market in the 805 region, how to position your company to attract employees, challenges facing employers in the region and many aspects of staffing and hiring you'd not thought about before.

805conversations are produced weekly. More information can be found at 805connect.com

NOTE: We are sorry to report that on February 13th, 2017, our friend Ellen Reid passed away from a brief battle with Cancer. We loved having her on the show.

Ellen Reid - The Book Shepherd talks with Mark and Patrick about independent book publishing and the steps it takes to be successful

This is part of the 805conversations Series, produced by 805connect.

This conversation was with Mark Sylvester, Ambassador for 805connect and Ellen Reid, The Book Sheperd

This conversation focuses on independent book publishing and what it takes to get an idea from your head into the hands of readers. Ellen is a leading authority on the subject and explains exactly what it takes to get all the parts to work together and get your book distributed.

805conversations are produced weekly. More information can be found at 805connect.com

Greg Van Ness, CEO, Tolman & Wiker Insurance Services talked with host Mark Sylvester, Ambassador about business, understanding risk in business, leadership, helping customers with strategy. Tolman & Wiker has been in the region since 1923.

Greg explains the role of his firm as a partner in their clients businesses. Helping to understand the various issues that arise at all stages of business formation and growth. Interesting things come up that you might not have first thought when you think of insurance.

This month we are talking with Live Performance Specialist Alan Irwin and Speaking Strategist Kymberlee Weil.

They share some behind the curtain techniques that everyone can use to improve their performance in front of groups of any size.

We all have to get up in front of an audience at some point in our professional career. How prepared are you for that moment?

Alan and Kymberlee will be giving tips to help you engage with your audience, own the stage and learn how to deal with disasters.

We are excited to have these two industry experts together for this 805conversation