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Ash and Lucky share how nearly two decades of building mobile and spatial software led them to Kinemeric's Intelligence Core: the AI layer that powers lifelike avatars for training, sales enablement, and customer engagement. They dig into why so many enterprises got AR/VR wrong the first time around (chasing demos instead of outcomes), what's different now that hardware and AI have finally matured, and how their upcoming no-code authoring tool, Spatial Studio, will let non-technical teams build immersive training and marketing experiences without an engineering team in the middle.

Whether you're evaluating XR for employee onboarding, exploring AI-driven customer experience, or just curious where spatial computing and AI are headed next, this conversation offers a grounded, outcomes-first look at the Kinemeric Platform and enterprise immersive technology.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Why "buying outcomes" beats "buying headsets" in enterprise XR strategy

What makes an AI avatar a "Believable Human" and why that matters for learning retention

How Kinemeric's Intelligence Core combines conversational AI with XR hardware to power realistic training simulations

Real-world use cases: XR onboarding, virtual retail training, immersive marketing activations, and AI customer service avatars

What's next for Kinemeric's Spatial Studio, a no-code authoring tool for immersive storytelling (releasing 2026)

Where multimodal AI (voice, biometrics, body language) is taking XR over the next decade

Guests: Ash Gobindram (Co-Founder, Vision & Technical Strategy) and Lucky Gobindram (Co-Founder, Sales & Commercial Strategy), Kinemeric Connect: kinemeric.com | X — @kinemeric | LinkedIn — Kinemeric | Instagram — @wearekinemeric | YouTube — @Kinemeric 

Host: Ashley Coffey, Coffey & Code Podcast

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What happens when we repeat the mistakes of the early internet?

In this episode of Coffey & Code, Ashley Coffey sits down with immersive technology pioneer Ben Erwin to explore one of the most important conversations happening in AI and XR today: why open standards, interoperability, and digital ownership matter more than ever.

From his early work building websites in the 1990s to developing projects for the United Nations, the New York Times, and founding the Academy of Immersive Arts & Sciences, Ben shares how decades of experience have shaped his vision for the future of immersive technology.

Together, Ashley Coffey and Ben Erwin unpack the intersection of AI, open source software, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), WebXR, creator rights, public media, ethics, and the future of the internet.

If you care about where technology is headed—and who gets to shape it—this conversation is essential listening!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why open standards matter for the future of AI and XR

How Flash’s collapse still impacts today’s technology decisions

The hidden risks of closed platforms and walled gardens

Why interoperability is critical for spatial computing

The future of digital ownership in AI and immersive media

How creator economies can become more ethical and sustainable

Why immersive technology needs its own public media ecosystem

Lessons startups can learn before building the next generation of AI products

What today’s AI revolution can learn from the early web

Why education and open ecosystems will determine who wins the next decade

 

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Unlocking Inner Transformation: Deepak Ashwani on Conscious Self-Observation, AI Archetypes, and Embracing Death

In this episode, Deepak Ashwani shares profound insights into how self-awareness, holistic well-being, and the internal journeys we undertake shape our reality. From decoding AI's masculine archetype to confronting death as a transformative force, Deepak guides us through a deeper understanding of ourselves and the technology that mirrors our human essence.

Key Topics Covered:

Deepak’s concept of “Self Observation” as CCTV for consciousness, and how micro-choices keep us stuck or set us free.

The "Invisible U-turn Framework": how curiosity guides safe inner exploration without punishment or fear.

The holistic approach to well-being—integrating health, wealth, relationships, and inner peace—beyond compartmentalized thinking.

AI as the masculine archetype: efficiency, logic, centralization, and how understanding this mirrors our own masculine traits.

The blending of masculine and feminine energies—learning to embrace both for a fuller human experience.

Death as a transformational process: living near to death, practicing impermanence, and reducing fear through conscious perspectives.

Personal journey from global work to inner silence, anger, irritation, and ultimately profound self-awareness.

Embracing change, disruption, and the importance of uniqueness in a rapidly evolving AI-driven world.

The significance of cultivating feminine traits—beauty, love, care, inclusion—in a world dominated by rapid technological change.

Practical tips: how to start observing your life sector by sector, turning challenges into opportunities for inner U-turns.

Building a life of abundance through gratitude, acceptance, and conscious detachment from external outcomes.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Welcome and introduction to Deepak Ashwani's holistic approach

02:04 - The core of self observation—micro-choices and micro-changes

03:29 - The "Invisible U-turn Framework"—curiosity as a safe exploration tool

06:22 - Recognizing the boxes of health, wealth, and relationships in daily thinking

07:48 - The holistic nature of well-being—integrating mind, body, and spirit

09:43 - AI as the masculine: efficiency, logic, and centralization mirrors human traits

12:42 - The balance of masculine and feminine energies in technology and humans

16:05 - Deepak explains AI mirroring masculine archetypes and learning about human nature

20:04 - Personal transformation from frustration to self-awareness in India 2018

22:46 - Reverse cultural shock, connecting with nature, and sector-by-sector self-exploration

25:07 - Living as if dead: the practice of embracing impermanence and death

28:41 - Beyond thoughts: connecting with emotions and the experience of oneness

30:50 - Recognizing life's continuous transformations and the role of death and AI

34:05 - The rapid pace of technological change, and embracing inevitable transitions

37:28 - Reflection on 2018: a turning point for deeper consciousness and future readiness

39:44 - The importance of gratitude, purpose, and creating your own unique path in disruptive times

44:37 - Cultivating feminine energy—creativity, love, care—regardless of gender

48:50 - Final encouragement to find your "invisible U-turn" and embrace life’s transformations

Resources & Links:

Kosha Network for connecting with Deepak and exploring holistic well-being methods

Book on Death and Transformation — a recommended source to explore the depths of mortality and meaning

Self Observation Framework—practical tools for micro-decisions analysis and inner clarity

Connect with Deepak Ashwani:

Kosha Network

Phone number available upon request (contact via website)

Deepak's work spans retreats, one-to-one coaching, dialogue sessions, and online explorations into inner peace and societal transformation

Through this conversation, you’ll learn that death is not an end but a space for profound transformation. Embrace the unknown, harness curiosity, and recognize that the true U-turns begin within. We are all students of life—ready for the next chapter of self-discovery.

EPISODE CREDITS:
Produced and edited by Ashley Coffey. Cover art designed by Ashley Coffey.
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Introduction music composed and produced by Ashley Coffey

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This episode kicks off with a look at the unconventional path of Steve Goodgame, whose journey from agriculture to the Executive Director of the KISS Institute for Practical Robotics (KIPR) proves that the best tech leaders often come from diverse backgrounds. Steve and Ashley discuss the fundamental shift needed in STEM: moving away from "Lego-style" instruction manuals and toward Inquiry-Based Learning. At KIPR, the goal isn't just to build a robot; it’s to build a problem-solver who can handle the frustration of a failing sensor or a bug in the code.

The heart of the technical discussion centers on Botball, KIPR’s flagship program. For the tech crowd, the "hook" here is autonomy. Unlike typical RC-style competitions, Botball robots are fully autonomous, requiring students to write sophisticated code in C, C++, or Java. Steve explains how this creates a high-stakes environment where the robot must "think" for itself on the game board. They also touch on the Junior Botball Challenge, which scales these complex engineering concepts down for younger students without losing the technical rigor.

As the conversation turns toward the future, Ashley and Steve tackle the "elephant in the room": Generative AI. They explore how AI is being integrated into the KIPR ecosystem, not as a way to "cheat," but as a high-level tutor that helps students debug embedded systems and refine their logic. This leads into a preview of the 2026 "Stack Attack" season and the upcoming Global Conference on Educational Robotics (GCER) in Norman, Oklahoma. 

Whether you are a developer, an educator, or a tech enthusiast, this episode is a masterclass in how we can use robotics to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world execution.

Quick Links & Resources

The Organization: KISS Institute for Practical Robotics (KIPR)

The Programs: Botball Robotics and the Junior Botball Challenge

The Tech: Virtual Botball Academy (Simulator and Online IDE)

The Event: Global Conference on Educational Robotics (GCER) 2026

EPISODE CREDITS:
Produced and edited by Ashley Coffey. Cover art designed by Ashley Coffey.
Headshot by Brandlink Media
Introduction music composed and produced by Ashley Coffey

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Follow Coffey & Code on Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin, and YouTube for the latest emerging tech updates! Subscribe to the Coffey & Code Podcast wherever you get your podcasts to be notified when new episodes go live.

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In this episode of Coffey & Code, host Ashley Coffey sits down with Jason Marsh — founder and CEO of Flow Immersive— to explore how AI, AR, and spatial computing are transforming the way we visualize and interact with data.
Marsh, a veteran technologist with over 50 years of coding experience and a former Apple engineer, shares how Flow Immersive is replacing 2D slide decks with immersive 3D data stories powered by artificial intelligence. From visualizing Medicare and financial data in augmented reality to powering data storytelling at the United Nations General Assembly, Flow is changing how leaders collaborate, communicate, and make data-driven decisions.
Listeners will learn:
How AI and AR smart glasses create interactive, multi-user data environments.
Why Flow Immersive’s “speak with your data” feature lets users query and visualize information in real time.
The challenges and breakthroughs of building multi-user AI systems for the enterprise.
Why the boardrooms of the future will feature floating, collaborative 3D visualizations instead of flat PowerPoint slides.
How Marsh defines “cool” as mastery and control — the ultimate intersection of human intuition and technology.
Whether you’re curious about the future of spatial computing, AI-driven storytelling, or immersive collaboration, this conversation is a front-row look at how data visualization is evolving from slides to holograms.
🎧 Listen now on Coffey & Code — where technology meets human creativity.

EPISODE CREDITS:
Produced and edited by Ashley Coffey. Cover art designed by Ashley Coffey.
Headshot by Brandlink Media
Introduction music composed and produced by Ashley Coffey

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