From nothing in Romania to the VR industry: A 16-year journey
RachelVT42 · x · 2026-09-01
A tech professional reflects on leaving Romania 16 years ago with just a guitar and bags, dreaming of rock stardom but facing homelessness in Copenhagen. Eventually studying at Aalborg University, the focus shifted from music to engineering, interaction design, and cognitive science. After meeting Unity's founders and diving into real-time 3D and eye tracking, the journey led into the VR industry.
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