Märt Lume is a co-founder of Futuclass, a VR startup aimed at enhancing the educational experience for high school students, particularly in STEM subjects like chemistry and physics.

Additionally, Märt serves as the chairman of the board for the Estonian AR-VR Association. His expertise extends into the investment realm as well, being a member of the management board at Ludus Holdings, an early-stage investor that includes notable names such as Bolt, Veriff and Ready Player Me in its portfolio.

Märt's journey in the tech industry started with a gaming background, where he was notably the first employee at a company called Glitch, which later evolved into the widely-known platform Slack. His global experience, having lived in numerous cities around the world, adds a unique perspective to his entrepreneurial insights and learnings​​.


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On this episode we talk about:

• The current state of AR/VR progress
• Märt’s experience as first employee of Glitch that later became Slack
• International experiences and their benefits in entrepreneurship
• How well do we teach STEM overall
• The importance of separating reality and virtual reality 

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