Larry LeBron

Larry LeBron is a prominent software engineer and co-founder of Playabl Studios, based in Portland, Oregon. He specializes in developing systems that utilize new technologies for real-time interactive experiences, particularly in the fields of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and artificial intelligence (AI).

Professional Background

• Co-Founder and Developer at Playabl Studios (June 2015 - Present)

  • Larry co-founded Playabl Studios, where he focuses on creating immersive VR/AR experiences and conversational AI agents. The studio has worked on notable projects such as the "NBA on TNT" and "Immersive NFL" VR applications for Oculus Go and GearVR.1

• Previous Roles

  • CTO at Playabl AI: Before founding Playabl Studios, he was the Chief Technology Officer at Playabl AI, where he developed infrastructure for AI characters and dynamic narratives.
  • Senior Developer at Niantic: Larry led the development team for Niantic's AR Voyage mobile app, showcasing their Lightship SDK.
  • Behavioral AI Software Engineer at UC Santa Cruz: He collaborated with a diverse team to create NPC behaviors for social simulation games, contributing to the interactive narrative game Façade.

Education

• Yale University: Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology (2000 - 2004)
• UC Santa Cruz: Master's degree in Computer Science (2011 - 2013)

Larry LeBron's work reflects a strong commitment to advancing interactive storytelling through technology, making significant contributions to both gaming and educational applications.