When does art become a business? For Emmy-winning XR innovator Michaela Ternasky-Holland, it wasn't a hardcore pivot. From the dance floor to the director's chair in the evolving metaverse, she's built a career where artistic vision fuels entrepreneurial drive. 

Now, as AI reshapes the immersive horizon, creative founders have new tools to carve a better path.

Michaela has used her talent and ambition to move audiences from Tribeca to the UN, using VR to spark empathy and drive change. But her journey from dancer to award-winning XR director wasn't just about groundbreaking tech; it was about building a business with heart.

She didn't wait for permission to pioneer immersive storytelling, even when the path in XR felt like the Wild West. Now, with AI poised to reshape the metaverse, Michaela has a vision for what's next.

Forget the hype. This isn't just about the tech; it's about how an artist built a thriving career in a frontier industry, fueled by purpose and a refusal to stay in one lane.

Tickets for this event include food and drinks, as well as exclusive access to this transformative innovator who will show you how to:

• Navigate the emerging landscape of AI within immersive storytelling.
• Blend your artistic vision with entrepreneurial strategies in the XR space. 👈
• Build a sustainable and impactful business at the intersection of art and technology.
• Identify emerging opportunities and chart a visionary course for your creative ventures.

This is your opportunity to connect with a pioneer who has successfully built a human-centered business in a technical frontier.

You'll also meet dozens of other high-performing entrepreneurs who are creating their next big thing. Seriously, it's some of the best founder networking in the city.

Getting a ticket guarantees admission. No waitlisting.

We're meeting LIVE AND IN-PERSON at The Yard, a coworking space at the intersection of innovation, creativity, design, & play -- with locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Philly, Chicago, and DC -- with a variety of shared and private workspace options. If you are interested in learning more or scheduling a visit, you can do so here.

And don't miss our recurring founder social events over coffee or cocktails. It's a great opportunity for operators to network with each other to share best practices and find new resources to build your startup the right way. See our full event lineup here.