Philip Rosedale is a pioneer in the development of virtual worlds, known as the founder of Linden Lab and the creator of Second Life, one of the first online virtual reality platforms to offer an interactive space for millions of users. From his early tech projects, Rosedale has been at the forefront of digital innovation, developing everything from video conferencing software to platforms for shared reality. With the founding of his company High Fidelity in 2013, Rosedale ventured further into the evolution of virtual worlds, exploring the future of shared virtual reality. Currently, as Strategic Advisor to Second Life, he is committed to advancing a “metaverse” that fosters digital connection and creativity, maintaining his leadership in the virtual space.
Philip Rosedale’s career began early when he created his first company, selling database systems to small businesses to fund his education at the University of California, San Diego. He later developed Freevue, an innovative video conferencing software acquired by RealNetworks, where Rosedale became CTO and Vice President. In 1999, he founded Linden Lab and launched Second Life, a platform that pioneered the concept of a metaverse, allowing users to build a “second life” in a virtual world. After over a decade of success, in 2013, he founded High Fidelity, further exploring the next generation of shared virtual reality. In 2022, Rosedale returned to Second Life as a Strategic Advisor, leveraging his experience to help shape the future of this virtual community, which remains one of the most active virtual reality platforms globally.
Philip Rosedale’s conferences are captivating and visionary, focusing on the future of shared virtual reality and its potential to transform work, education, and social interactions. With a charismatic style, Rosedale blends deep insights with practical examples from his experiences with Second Life and High Fidelity, encouraging audiences to rethink the metaverse beyond current applications. Challenging his audience to question the technological and social limitations of virtual reality, Rosedale offers a unique perspective on how VR can shape a more inclusive and dynamic future.
In this talk, Philip Rosedale examines the impact of shared virtual reality on modern life, addressing how this advancement is transforming the way we work, socialize, and learn. He analyzes the potential of the metaverse to create spaces for collaboration and connection, proposing a vision of the future where digital experiences enrich human interactions.
Rosedale explores how virtual reality is changing the landscape of creativity and innovation in business and technology. He shares success stories from Second Life and High Fidelity, highlighting the role of the metaverse in developing new business models and creative experiences that inspire innovation within and beyond the tech industry.
Philip Rosedale shares the inspiring story behind Second Life, one of the earliest and most successful metaverses, and reflects on the future of online virtual reality. Through his experience, he addresses the challenges of building sustainable digital communities and his vision for how these platforms will evolve to become tools for interaction and learning.
If you’re looking for an inspiring talk on innovation, technology, and the future of virtual reality, you can book Philip Rosedale through Thinking Heads. As one of the pioneers of the metaverse, Philip offers expert insights on the power of virtual worlds to enrich our personal and professional lives. Contact Thinking Heads today for more information and secure his participation at your next event.
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