Nanea Reeves, Founder and CEO of TRIPP: Creating Real Feelings in a Digital World

“We can show you your breath like stardust.” – When Nanea Reeves talks about her work, it sounds poetic — but it’s also deeply rooted in cutting-edge technology. As the founder and CEO of TRIPP, Nanea is at the forefront of a revolution that blends immersive virtual reality, emotional wellness and artificial intelligence into one powerful experience. — In this episode of THE WORLD BEYOND, podcast host Marcus Ernst sits down with one of the most innovative voices in tech and mindfulness. Nanea’s career spans leadership roles at giants like Sony PlayStation and Electronic Arts, she has advised Oculus in its early days, and today she leads one of the most talked-about startups in the wellness tech space. Her work at TRIPP earned her the prestigious AUREA Award for Innovation – and even though she’s the cousin of Hollywood icon Keanu Reeves, it’s her own vision and presence that continue to captivate audiences across industries. — Their conversation journeys through the science of VR’s stress-reducing potential, the emotional intelligence of Kōkua — TRIPP’s AI companion — and the urgent need for mental health tools that speak to the unique struggles of young men. But beyond the tech, it’s about trust — between users and machines, between data and integrity, between what feels artificial and what feels real. — This is a story of technology that doesn’t distract, but reconnects. A call for more empathy in innovation. And a vision of digital wellness that’s less about optimization — and more about transformation. As Nanea puts it: “We’re living in one of the most exciting times. The future of emotional well-being is personal, immersive and just beginning.” — Press play and jump right into THE WORLD BEYOND. — A MACK One Original Podcast.