Dilan Shah

Dilan Shah

Position: Founder & CEO, YUR Inc.

Website: [LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dilanshah)

Summary

Dilan Shah is the dynamic Founder and CEO of YUR Inc., a company focused on integrating fitness tracking into virtual and augmented reality applications. With an extensive background in software development, game design, and digital health, Dilan has demonstrated a commitment to advancing XR (Extended Reality) technologies.

Professional Background

Current Role:

• Founder & CEO at YUR Inc.

• Duration: October 2020 - Present

• Responsibilities:

• Driving business development initiatives, particularly with Oculus Quest game developers.

• Managing augmented reality engineering, operations, and financial administration.

• Overseeing product development across VR, mobile, web, and desktop platforms.

• Leading the team in integrating Intellectual Property (patents) within company operations.

Notable Initiatives:

• Launched a HealthKit-enabled iOS app for YUR.

• Conducted Weekly Community Workouts targeting fitness through VR.

• Managed high-rated mobile app releases on both iOS and Android platforms.

Previous Experience

Previous Roles:

• Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer at YUR Inc.

• Duration: January 2019 - October 2020

• Scoping and patenting intellectual property, managing cross-platform product launches.

• Software Engineer and Product Manager

• University of Southern California D-HEALTH Lab & Infor

• Contributed to software development and digital health projects.

• Technical Product Manager and Virtual Reality Evangelist

• Virtually Live, Unity, Oculus, Snap Inc.

• Executed location-based VR events globally and developed XR industrial applications.

Education

• University of Southern California

• Degrees:

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (USC Marshall School of Business).

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (USC Viterbi School of Engineering).

• Achievements:

• Selected into USC's Venture Incubation Program.

• Winner of the USC Center for Body Computing Hackathon.

Professional Interests

Dilan is deeply involved in several technological and health-related fields:

• Health: Focus on gut health, preventative care, and behavioral biometrics.

• XR Technologies: Virtual and augmented reality developments and applications.

• Learning & Development: Continual personal and professional growth pursuits.

Community Engagement and Recognitions

• Fellow at Kernel Block 4

• Engaged in discussions and developments around blockchain technology.

• AR Creator Residency Program at Snap Inc.

• Participated in developmental programs to push the boundaries of AR.

Key Achievements & Contributions

• Successfully integrated fitness tools within the metaverse, showcasing at various platforms and summits.

• Major contributions to XR education, serving as a curriculum developer and instructor at Pathstream.

• Recognized for leadership and innovation in the XR industry through several honors and awards.

Contact Information

• LinkedIn: [Dilan Shah - LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dilanshah)

• Twitter: [Dilan Shah on Twitter](https://twitter.com/dilan_shah?lang=en)

• About.me: [Dilan Shah on About.me](https://about.me/dilan.shah)

Dilan Shah continues to drive innovation at the intersection of gaming, fitness, and extended reality, positioning YUR Inc. as a pioneering entity in the digital health landscape. His leadership and contributions to the XR field underscore his significant role in shaping the future of interactive fitness technology.