Skyler Scarlett is the founder of GameClass, an education technology platform that turns popular games and media into interactive classroom experiences. His work helps students engage with learning in ways that feel familiar, fun, and meaningful.

In this episode, Skyler shares his journey from gaming enthusiast to Shark Tank contestant to edtech entrepreneur. We explore how GameClass transforms media into educational content, the rise of game-based learning, and the opportunities for media brands to make a real impact in the classroom.

We discuss:

• Finding Educational Value in Games & Popular Media

• Digital Literacy and the Role of Technology

• Challenges and opportunities in edtech for media brands

• The Rise of User-Generated Content in Gaming

• Understanding Gamification vs. Game-Based Learning

GameClass Official Website: https://www.gameclass.net

Skylar Scarlett on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/skylar-scarlett

Fay Lee is the founder of Far Out Solutions, a creative tech studio based in Malaysia that blends immersive storytelling and interactive design with emerging tech to craft impact-driven experiences. Their work explores how extended reality and emotional UX can highlight cultural heritage, build community, and make education more engaging.

In this episode, Fay shares her journey from advertising and film to founding her own design agency. We discuss the importance of empathy in the design process, and how effective UX blends analytics with creative storytelling.

Episode Chapters:

• Career Journey: from Film & Advertising to XR Design
• Becoming a Founder with Far Out Solutions
• Designing Emotional Experiences & Impact-Driven Campaigns
• Balancing Emerging Tech with Creative Expression
• Partnership with the Malaysian Digital Economic Corporation (MDEC)
• Future of XR & Interactive Design
• Cultural Awareness & Expression
• XR Women & Diversity in Tech

Learn more about Far Out Solutions & follow their work:

Website: https://www.farout.asia

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faroutsolutions

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/far-out-solutions

Captain Stephen Machuga is the founder and CEO of Stack Up, a non-profit organization that supports veterans' mental health by bringing people together around a shared love of gaming. In this episode, we explore the therapeutic power of gaming for veterans transitioning back to civilian life, and the meandering path that eventually led him to create a nonprofit.

Stephen also discusses Stack Up's charity programs, including recreational supply crates for soldiers, peer support groups, suicide prevention teams, and their Los Angeles headquarters that serves as a community center for veterans. The conversation touches on the many challenges of leading a veteran-focused nonprofit, and the importance of providing safe spaces for authentic conversation in our increasingly difficult world.

For more information on Stack Up, visit their website at: www.stackup.org or on social media: Discord, BlueSky, YouTube, or Twitch.

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