Santeri Aramo - The Future of Spatial Computing | EP 24 | Pathfinders Podcast

Summary

In this engaging conversation, Santeri Aramo shares his diverse journey from a multicultural upbringing in Finland and Spain to his entrepreneurial ventures in Bali. He discusses his experiences in management consulting, the fashion industry, and luxury watches, highlighting the challenges and insights gained along the way. Santeri also reflects on personal sacrifices, including donating a kidney to his mother, and the impact of COVID-19 on his career. He delves into the future of spatial computing and the potential of the spatial internet, emphasizing the importance of innovation and purpose in life. In this conversation, Vijayan Swaminathan and Santeri Aramo explore the intersection of digital twins, spatial computing, and AI, discussing their implications for industries and society. They delve into the importance of spatial awareness for machines, the need for decentralization of spatial data ownership, and the evolving landscape of currency with Bitcoin. The dialogue also touches on cultural differences between Hong Kong and Singapore, the allure of Bali for digital nomads, and the challenges of entrepreneurship in uncertain times. They emphasize the importance of understanding diverse perspectives in a polarized world and the necessity of addressing poverty in the face of technological advancement.

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Chapters

00:00 Coming Up 

03:53 Introduction to Santeri Aramo

05:00 Santeri's Journey: From Finland to Asia

07:13 The Birth of Spatial Computing

14:08 Cultural Insights from India

17:10 Transitioning from Consulting to Fashion

21:36 The Fashion Industry: Insights and Challenges

24:49 Shifting to Sustainable Practices in Luxury Goods

28:12 The Allure of Watches as Status Symbols

30:56 Transitioning from Watches to Business Ventures

32:48 Navigating Challenges in the Gelato Business

34:06 A Personal Journey: Family, Love, and New Beginnings

36:12 Building a Self-Storage Business from Scratch

38:07 The Gift of Life: A Kidney Donation Story

43:14 The Birth of Aukey and the Vision for Spatial Computing

50:24 Digital Twins and Spatial Computing

53:16 The Future of Spatial Awareness

56:32 Decentralizing Spatial Data

1:02:28 Pose Mesh and Machine Perception

1:03:59 Bitcoin's Evolution and Impact

1:11:39 Cultural Dynamics: Hong Kong vs. Singapore

1:14:13 Bali: A New Hub for Remote Work

1:18:06 Navigating Business Uncertainty

1:23:24 The Role of Failure in Learning

1:29:13 Nature's Impact on Decision Making

1:30:59 Defining Success Beyond Money

1:33:23 Addressing Division in Society

1:38:56 The Challenge of Poverty and Currency Debasement

1:41:53 Universal Data Sovereignty

1:42:52 Embracing Change and Building the Future

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