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THE GUEST

Nico Posner, VP of Product Management at Q3D Sensing and a veteran product leader whose career spans some of the world’s most innovative companies, including LinkedIn, eBay, Clover, and Xero.

Nico has spent years leading technology and AI-driven product innovation across industries, helping scale products from early-stage concepts to global adoption. At Q3D Sensing, he’s now focused on the next frontier of AI: capturing and digitizing the real world through advanced LiDAR and spatial sensing technology.

With deep experience in AI, predictive analytics, product strategy, and emerging technology, Nico brings a unique perspective on how real-world data is becoming the foundation for the next generation of AI systems, robotics, construction tech, digital twins, and spatial computing.

THE SUMMARY

What happens when AI moves beyond text and begins interacting with the physical world?

Nico Posner breaks down why the future of AI depends on accurate, real-world spatial data — and how LiDAR technology is unlocking entirely new possibilities across industries.

The conversation explores the launch of Q3D Sensing’s new OraGo 3D reality capture LiDAR sensor and why accessible, affordable spatial sensing could become a foundational layer for AI-powered workflows. Nico explains how modern LiDAR systems work, why current enterprise solutions are often too expensive or impractical, and how new tools are democratizing access to high-quality 3D data capture.

Polly and Nico also dive into:

• The growing role of real-world data in AI systems
• How LiDAR enables digital twins, robotics, construction intelligence, and spatial computing
• The difference between consumer-grade scanning and professional LiDAR systems
• Why edge processing and on-device rendering matter for enterprise workflows
• How AI is accelerating innovation, product strategy, research, and operations
• The future of AI-powered infrastructure, warehouses, and physical environments
• Lessons from building products at both startups and global technology companies
• The importance of solving real customer pain points when developing AI products

This is a fascinating look at the intersection of AI, hardware, spatial computing, and product innovation — and why the next wave of AI breakthroughs may depend less on prompts and more on understanding the physical world around us.

THE SHOW

Weekly conversations with the AI’s top product leaders. Join Polly Allen as she discovers the paths to success in the world of AI.

THE LINKS

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Nico Posner
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoposner/

Q3D Sensing Website: https://www.q3dsensing.com/

Q3D Sensing LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/q3d-sensing/

My links
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