Riz Virk is an experienced academic and entrepreneur with a diverse background in technology, startups, and venture capital. Currently serving as a Faculty Associate and Research Associate at Arizona State University, Riz is pursuing a PhD in Human and Social Dimensions of Science and Technology while teaching a course on the Metaverse. As the Founder and Executive Director of Play Labs @ MIT, Riz established an accelerator for playful technology startups and has actively contributed to the growth of various ventures, including as a Venture Partner at Griffin Gaming Partners and an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at 500 Startups. Additionally, Riz is a freelance writer for major publications and holds advisory roles with Ridge Ventures and board positions at NorthBay Solutions and 1 Billion Tech. Riz's educational background includes a BS in Computer Science and Engineering from MIT, an MS in Management from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, and ongoing doctoral studies at Arizona State University.
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