In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Melissa Simplicio interviews Ar Ducao, NYU Tandon professor, artist, engineer, educator, organizer, and all-around multi-hyphenate. Together, they discuss Ar’s work in the intersection of arts and tech, their advice for career pivots, and how failing fast can help you find your passion and purpose. 

Ar Ducao (they/he) is  a creative technologist, startup founder, and NYU Tandon professor who is redefining the intersection of technology, storytelling, and social justice. Ar is the founder of DuKode Studio, where their product Multimer/Mindreader merges brainwave technology, spatial design, and fiction animation to reimagine the role of technology in marginalized communities. Their work, backed by NASA, the University of Chicago, and leading startup accelerators, has evolved from early experiments with wearable tech to shaping narratives that blend science fiction with social impact.

For a full transcript of this episode, please email [email protected].