Glenn Snyder (Red 6) on AR for Training in Highly Intense and Dynamic Environments, Starting with Fighter Pilots

The Guest

Glenn Snyder is the co-founder and CTO of Red 6, a company that has developed an Augmented Reality solution to allow real pilots flying real aircraft to see simulated threats and other training scenarios. The AR solution works outdoors, in the bright sun and within high speed, dynamic environments.

Glenn has long held a passion for aircraft, technology, and visual effects. After gaining acceptance to the Air Force Academy, he shifted course and attended Savannah College of Art and Design to earn a BFA in Visual Effects. He worked on visual effects as an artist, technical director, and director of pipeline for Hollywood blockbusters before starting his entrepreneurial journey. After working for several years on innovative VR and immersive experiences, he met Daniel Robinson, a fighter pilot who would become the co-founder and CEO of Red 6.

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The Conversation

In this conversation, Glenn shares his background in visual effects and some of the inspiring and difficult moments in his career. He also discusses some of the challenges he and his team have overcome in creating their solution at Red 6, and some of the progress and experiences they’ve made so far.

Glenn also shares his hunger for hard problems and belief in the possible, and we start with a story about a fun and slightly crazy early tech demo using VR and remote control of a real car.

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