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Julie Smithson

Founder

Co-Founder at Metavrse

Greater Toronto Area, Canada

FoundedMetavrse

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87 people in our graph share verified history with Julie — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Dr. Michael NayakunlockedJulie: together at XPRIZE (2026)
×6Julie: together at XPRIZE
×3Julie: together at Sheridan College
×2Julie: together at George Brown Polytechnic

Co-Founder at Metavrse

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Metavrse's investors · 2

GMG VenturesLondon · $630K – $1.3M checksMercuri.vcLondon · $630K – $1.3M checks

Co-founders at Metavrse

ASAlan Smithson 🚀
Alan Smithson 🚀Founder

Experience

  1. Unlimited AwesomeCOOcurrent2026 — presentToronto, ON
  2. Unlimited AwesomeCo-Foundercurrent2015 — presentToronto, Canada Area
  3. METAVRSEChief Executive Officercurrent2024 — presentMississauga, Ontario, Canada
  4. METAVRSECo-Founder & COO2016 — 2024Toronto, Canada Area
  5. Immersive Tech AfricaAdvisorcurrent2024 — present
  6. XPRIZEXPRIZE Advisory Membercurrent2023 — presentCanada
  7. XR WomenCo-Foundercurrent2020 — presentToronto, Ontario, Canada
  8. The Polys - WebXR AwardsHost of The Polys, the WebXR Awards2020 — 2025
  9. XR BootcampXR Bootcamp Advisor2020 — 2025Toronto, Canada Area
  10. XR Ignite Community Hub & Virtual AcceleratorProducer of XR Collaboration2020 — 2023Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  11. XR Ignite Community Hub & Virtual AcceleratorCo-Founder of XR Ignite2019 — 2023Toronto, Canada Area
  12. VR AR AssociationVRARA Member2017 — 2023Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  13. VR AR AssociationVRARA Student Committee Mentor2019 — 2020Global
  14. VR AR AssociationVRARA Education co-Chair Committee Member2018 — 2020Global
  15. VR AR AssociationVRARA 5G Committee Member2018 — 2020Global
  16. VR AR Association - TorontoVRARA Toronto Chapter co-President2018 — 2020Toronto, Canada Area
  17. Star Productions Inc.Owner1996 — 2017Mississauga, Greater Toronto Area
  18. Made by Abi Inc.VP of Operations, Made by Abi Inc., Proud Mother to Abi Smithson2014 — 2017Toronto, Ontario
  19. SHOK KREATIVE INC.Managing Partner2015 — 2016Toronto, Canada Area
  20. Digital Media ZoneMember of Ryerson Digital Media Zone2013 — 2015Yonge & Dundas Square, Toronto
  21. SmithsonMartinCo-Founder, Chief Operating Officer, Sales Manager & Passionate Music & Tech Lover2010 — 2014Toronto, Canada Area
  22. Old Mill Inn & SpaCatering Manager2003 — 2005
  23. Delta HotelsCatering Sales Manager1999 — 2002

Skills & more

Artificial Intelligence (AI)1Ecosystem1Educational Leadership1Startups2Strategy3spatial computing4Inspiring Leadership9advocacy5Avatars2Web33Retail Branding13D Visualization1
+8 moreUser Experience (UX)Immersive EnvironmentsTraining DeliveryEntrepreneurship EducationHospitalityHotelsEvent ManagementHospitality Management
  • Certificate of Completion: Al Fluency Framework & Foundations — Anthropic
  • Certificate of completion: Claude 101 — Anthropic
  • CMP

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Julie Smithson?
Co-Founder at Metavrse
Where does Julie Smithson work?
Julie Smithson is Co-Founder of Metavrse.
What companies did Julie Smithson found?
Julie Smithson founded Metavrse.
Where did Julie Smithson go to school?
Julie Smithson studied at George Brown Polytechnic (Diploma, Hotel Management); Sheridan College (Diploma, Human Services, General); Life University (LIFE - 46 Years).

Same school

Also attended George Brown Polytechnic24

Jay PatelAnalyst at Toyota VenturesMario RomeroVice President, Technology and Innovation at Allied Properties REITOren JourdanDirector, Construction and Development at Allied Properties REITAdunni RufaiExpert-in-Residence, User Experience Design at DMZJenna GreenVice President Administration and Operations at Georgian Angel NetworkHeather KingdonActing Sr. Manager, Marketing at Foresight

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Also attended Sheridan College20

Rina AtienzaOperations Manager at Radical VenturesMatt CoteTechnical Lead at Forum VenturesPowell TalverdiVice President, Technical Services and Construction at Allied Properties REITJennifer CordeiroDirector, People at Allied Properties REITRob KreteDesign Lead at AtomicHenry LiSenior Product Designer at Highline Beta

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Also attended Life University1

Dany GarciaChief Visionary Officer at Zoa Energy

Shared employers

Also worked at Unlimited Awesome2

Kellie FayProgram Manager at Cultivator Powered by ConexusAlan Smithson 🚀Founder at Metavrse

Also worked at METAVRSE2

Dan FlattSenior Marketing Director at Toronto Business Development Centre (TBDC)Alan Smithson 🚀Founder at Metavrse

Also worked at XPRIZE33

Dr. Michael NayakAdvisor at Industrious VenturesSergey YoungCo-Founder at BOLD LongevityPeter DiamandisPhysician, entrepreneur, and futurist inspiring leaders to think exponentially and create a future of abundanceAaron FykeFounder and Managing Partner at Thin Line CapitalJohn GedmarkAdvisor at Commonweal VenturesRyan BethencourtManaging Partner at Sustainable Food Ventures

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Also worked at VR AR Association7

Amy LaMeyerManaging Partner at WXR FundJanna SalokangasFounder at MiaErhan CirisFounder & CEO at 4D SightTRACEY WIEDMEYEREXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER at Incontext SolutionsGabriel ReneExecutive Officer, Director at Verses AIMikko KarvonenCPO, Co-Founder at Immersal

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