HelloVR was founded by Dedric Reid in 2014, at a time when the metaverse was still a distant concept. Dedric launched MetaWorld as the world’s first vast-scale immersive simulated reality, pioneering a new era in virtual experiences. His work has consistently been at the cutting edge of social and spatial computing, pushing the boundaries of how people interact with technology.

Throughout his career, Dedric has been dedicated to shaping the future of social interaction through technology. As the founder of HelloVR, an immersive content studio, he has been instrumental in creating experiences that connect people in powerful new ways. In 2015, Dedric made history by bringing IBM’s premier AI platform, Watson, into MetaWorld as a social AI avatar—a world first. His greatest passion lies in crafting socially aware AI entities that enhance human experiences, blurring the lines between the physical and digital realms.

Before founding HelloVR, Dedric served as Head of Design at AltspaceVR, the world’s first social VR communication platform. There, he established foundational technology and design paradigms for avatars, environments, and user interaction, setting industry standards that continue to influence VR content systems today.

Prior to AltspaceVR, Dedric led product innovation teams at Microsoft and Comcast, driving advancements in user experience and technology.

With a long history of shaping human-machine interaction, Dedric is passionate about pioneering new paradigms in this field. He is dedicated to solving complex challenges in creating intelligent, interactive agents that seamlessly integrate with users in immersive environments.