Nanea Reeves, Founder and CEO of TRIPP: Creating Real Feelings in a Digital World

About this episode

Nanea Reeves discusses her innovative work at TRIPP, blending technology and emotional wellness.

“We can show you your breath like stardust.” – When Nanea Reeves talks about her work, it sounds poetic — but it’s also deeply rooted in cutting-edge technology. As the founder and CEO of TRIPP, Nanea is at the forefront of a revolution that blends immersive virtual reality, emotional wellness and artificial intelligence into one powerful experience. — In this episode of THE WORLD BEYOND, podcast host Marcus Ernst sits down with one of the most innovative voices in tech and mindfulness. Nanea’s career spans leadership roles at giants like Sony PlayStation and Electronic Arts, she has advised Oculus in its early days, and today she leads one of the most talked-about startups in the wellness tech space. Her work at TRIPP earned her the prestigious AUREA Award for Innovation – and even though she’s the cousin of Hollywood icon Keanu Reeves, it’s her own vision and presence that continue to captivate audiences across industries. — Their conversation journeys through the science of VR’s stress-reducing potential, the emotional intelligence of Kōkua — TRIPP’s AI companion — and the urgent need for mental health tools that speak to the unique struggles of young men. But beyond the tech…

People in this episode

Host: Marcus Ernst

Guest: Nanea Reeves

Topics covered

• virtual reality
• emotional wellness
• artificial intelligence
• mental health
• technology
• innovation

Keywords

• virtual reality
• emotional intelligence
• mental health tools
• digital wellness
• technology innovation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: TRIPP, Sony PlayStation, Electronic Arts, Oculus

Books & works: AUREA Award for Innovation

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