In this episode, I speak with Bruce Grove, CTO of Avantis Education, about his journey from gaming to EdTech. Bruce shares his experience working at Sun Microsystems, Dell, OnLive, and Polystream, highlighting the evolution of cloud gaming and how VR and gamification are transforming education. He discusses the challenges of building startups, the importance of trust and co-founder chemistry, and why curiosity and adaptability are essential for leadership. The episode also covers effective hiring and interviewing techniques, fostering genuine connections, and creating a strong company culture that drives success.

• Gaming & EdTech Innovation: Bruce shares his career path from building his own games to working at Sun Microsystems, Dell, OnLive, and Polystream, highlighting the evolution of cloud gaming and its impact on VR in education.
• Leadership & Startups: He emphasizes the importance of trust, chemistry with co-founders, and psychological safety in building successful teams, along with how curiosity and adaptability drive great leadership.
• Hiring & Culture: Bruce discusses effective interview techniques, fostering genuine connections, and creating a culture of openness that enables teams to grow and succeed.