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    Brent Blum: Visionary Leader in Spatial Computing, Augmented and Virtual Reality.

    Executive Biography

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    By Sergio Quilici

    Brent Blum is a recognized leader in enterprise augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), with over 20 years of experience in scaling technology practices, leading AI-driven innovation, and driving business transformation. As the founder of Accenture’s spatial computing practice, he built the division from a one-person effort into a 350+ employee team, generating $46M in 2023 revenue and securing a $234M pipeline.

    Brent designed the strategic roadmap, launched four major service offerings, and secured $5M in funding, establishing offshore delivery centers and hiring 45+ top-tier professionals. His leadership led to 28 promotions and 17 formal mentorships, shaping the next generation of XR talent.

    A hands-on problem solver, Brent has delivered 30+ enterprise AR/VR solutions, including a $6.6M AI+VR training program that reduced wildfire risks and was recognized by Accenture’s CEO on CNBC. He has formed key partnerships with Meta, Microsoft, and NVIDIA, aligning emerging technologies with enterprise needs.

    Beyond Accenture, Brent led high-impact AI+VR initiatives for Sempra, managing 40+ cross-functional resources to deploy award-nominated emergency response simulations. His patents, media features, and conference speaking engagements at Mobile World Congress, Augmented World Expo, and Enterprise Wearable Technology Summit highlight his thought leadership in spatial computing and AI integration.

    Brent holds a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems & Psychology from Wake Forest University and is proficient in English and Spanish.

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    Sergio Quilici
    Sergio Quilici
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