Ben Hesson

Entrepreneur, Software Engineer

[Ben Hesson @hessonb]

A lot of times I’ll think up some crazy product idea, build a prototype, then end up putting it in a box forgetting about it. Here is one I made not too long ago. Sani Soda is what I call it. It’s a puck that uses UV light to sanitize the top of a soda can. Check it out!

[Ben Hesson @hessonb]

@ga7ahad @zillowgonewild Haha, seriously the worst!

[Ben Hesson @hessonb]

@deep_rifter Lol, maybe one day. I want to expand the Bluetooth support and wand movement creation next. The goal is for the kids to be able to take it around the house and interact with more things. Like turn on the fireplace or tv with different spells

[Ben Hesson @hessonb]

My kids have been watching the Harry Potter movies lately & I thought it would be fun for them to have a “real” wand to play with. Obviously, I couldn’t create just a prop, so I added motion activated movement for turning on/off a light, wireless charging, & magnetic levitation

[Ben Hesson @hessonb]

@dchw Aww thanks Corey! Congrats on the new job by the way!

[Joe Gabriel 🧙🏼‍♂️✨ᯅ @ga7ahad]

I’m looking for my next #XRJobs adventure!

🧑🏽‍💻 DevRel, Program & Community Manager
🗺 Remote or Seattle area

A bit about me:
🧙🏽‍♂️ 5 years working in #VR #AR
🔥 Event planning, marketing, editorial
💥 Entrepreneur & evangelist

➡️ https://t.co/TDdWNJCzy4
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[Donna Malayeri comma PhD @lindydonna]

To prove a point:

Please RT if you don't have a CS degree and you have a job in tech.

[Joe Gabriel 🧙🏼‍♂️✨ᯅ @ga7ahad]

Calling all Salt Lake area #gamedev folk, artists, #VR/AR enthusiasts and designers! #Design Party this Thursday! I hear there's gonna be vinyl, drinks, snacks and an eccentric guest speaker🍪 🥳 #SLC

[Ben Hesson @hessonb]

At the SLC Dickens Festival showing off Memento and our new card design #mementobyardsk

[Ben Hesson @hessonb]

Made another promo type video for Memento. Beta is going great so far! Looking like the public release will be near the end of the month. #AR #AugmentedReality #Memories #Moments #MementoByArdsk

[Ben Hesson @hessonb]

Memento is officially in beta! Super excited at the progress being made. Made a better video showcasing the viewing process after receiving a card in the mail.

[Ben Hesson @hessonb]

A lot of people have asked me what I've been up to lately. Well a few months ago I decided to start a company. I wanted to explore new ways for people to connect. Find better ways to share memories & experiences. I'm excited to show off my first product that will be released soon

[Gavin Christensen @gavin_kickstart]

Mostly what makes Founders special is the fact that they just care a lot more than anyone else about what they are building. They go to bed worrying about the business and wake up in the morning and grab their lunch box and run (full of belief and fear) to the salt mine.

[Rohit @romiem]

Which of these books do you own?

[Ben Hesson @hessonb]

@ga7ahad Where is that?

[Chris Madsen @deep_rifter]

In 3 hours I will be moderating a dive into the current state of #VR and a look at what's coming and how to get involved in the digital reality ecosystem. Forgive us if we fall into a few rabbit holes on this brief journey. @UtahDEN @ga7ahad @hessonb #HIVEIGNITEWEEK

[Ben Hesson @hessonb]

With @deep_rifter about ready to experience Alien Zoo from @DreamImmersive . So stoked!!

[Ben Hesson @hessonb]

@slcomiccon Showing off a preview of an experience I'm building for @VirtualitiesCo very much like Honey I Shrunk The Kids #VR #AR

[Ben Hesson @hessonb]

My take on cardboard mobile #AR using #HTCVive tracker for position.Working now on adding multiple phones in sync #VR #AugmentedReality #HTC