Bridging the gap between technology & people through each informative episode. Coffey & Code is hosted by technologist and TEDx speaker Ashley Coffey. On this show, you’ll hear exclusive interviews with experts & innovators in the tech space. No matter your level of expertise or ability, Ashley believes you can be excited, informed, and empowered to learn how the rapidly evolving world of tech impacts your daily life.
Ash and Lucky share how nearly two decades of building mobile and spatial software led them to Kinemeric's Intelligence Core: the AI layer that powers lifelike avatars for training, sales enablement, and customer engagement. They dig into why so many enterprises got AR/VR wrong the first time around (chasing demos instead of outcomes), what's different now that hardware and AI have finally…
What happens when we repeat the mistakes of the early internet? In this episode of Coffey & Code , Ashley Coffey sits down with immersive technology pioneer Ben Erwin to explore one of the most important conversations happening in AI and XR today: why open standards, interoperability, and digital ownership matter more than ever. From his early work building websites in the 1990s to developing…
Unlocking Inner Transformation: Deepak Ashwani on Conscious Self-Observation, AI Archetypes, and Embracing Death In this episode, Deepak Ashwani shares profound insights into how self-awareness, holistic well-being, and the internal journeys we undertake shape our reality. From decoding AI's masculine archetype to confronting death as a transformative force, Deepak guides us through a deeper…
This episode kicks off with a look at the unconventional path of Steve Goodgame , whose journey from agriculture to the Executive Director of the KISS Institute for Practical Robotics (KIPR) proves that the best tech leaders often come from diverse backgrounds. Steve and Ashley discuss the fundamental shift needed in STEM: moving away from "Lego-style" instruction manuals and toward Inquiry-Based…
In this episode of Coffey & Code , host Ashley Coffey sits down with Jason Marsh — founder and CEO of Flow Immersive — to explore how AI, AR, and spatial computing are transforming the way we visualize and interact with data. Marsh, a veteran technologist with over 50 years of coding experience and a former Apple engineer, shares how Flow Immersive is replacing 2D slide decks with immersive 3D…
Author and experience designer Caitlin Krause joins Coffey & Code to unpack digital wellbeing beyond buzzwords: agency over algorithms, the “presence pyramid,” culture cornerstones (dignity, freedom, invention, agency), and practical ways to design for authentic connection in an age of AI, agents, and XR. The conversation spans data ownership, interoperable “internet of agents” ideas like Project…
In this episode of the Coffey and Code podcast, host Ashley Coffey sits down with Joseph Kirk, a seasoned real estate agent and strategist from Lake Sotheby's International Realty. Joseph shares his insights on the importance of aligning technology with business vision, the role of process in achieving efficiency, and how client experience serves as his North Star. Tune in to discover how Joseph…
In this episode of the Coffey & Code Podcast , host Ashley Coffey sits down with Joe Pace , VP of Corporate Development at ASICS , to dive into the cutting-edge intersection of fitness, innovation, and virtual reality gaming . Joe shares how his journey—from launching a yoga startup to leading corporate ventures—led to the creation of DISC , ASICS’ first-ever virtual reality game, now available on…
In this episode of Coffey & Code , host Ashley Coffey sits down with Josh Bankston , Partner at Mace Virtual Labs , for a deep dive into the evolving world of XR—Extended Reality—and how it’s reshaping the future of education, business, and immersive experiences. With over 13 years in the XR industry, Josh shares powerful insights on the importance of thoughtful product design, why iteration is…
In this episode of Coffey and Code, host Ashley Coffey engages with Dr. Rolando Masís-Obando , a computational neuroscience postdoc at Johns Hopkins University . They discuss the intersection of neuroscience, technology, and ethics, particularly focusing on neuro rights and the implications of brain-computer interfaces. Rolando shares insights from his research, the importance of ethical…