112. Why Kyle Rand Believes Love is Greater Than Dementia

Written By Parasol Alliance

In this heartfelt and visionary episode of Raising Tech, Matt Reiners welcomes his longtime friend and VR trailblazer, Kyle Rand, CEO and Co-founder of Rendever. From ice cream-fueled volunteer days to industry-shaping innovations, Kyle shares his deeply personal journey into senior living and how Rendever is redefining aging with virtual reality.

They dive into:

  • How immersive VR can combat social isolation and cognitive decline

  • The powerful research backing VR’s impact in senior care

  • A touching story that changed Kyle’s perspective forever

  • Why dementia empathy training is reshaping how we train care teams

  • Rendever’s new AI-powered companion, Nova, and the future of personalized engagement

Whether you're a technologist, operator, or just someone who cares about aging with dignity, this conversation will leave you inspired.

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