Listen "How Tech and Creativity Are Shaping Maine’s Future: William Sullivan"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Radio Maine, Dr. Lisa Belisle sits down with William Sullivan, co-organizer of Maine Tech Week and founder of From Away Games. A Maine native who began his career at Microsoft, William shares his journey from deep tech and engineering to gaming, VR/AR, and creative entrepreneurship. They explore how technology and creativity overlap—whether through video game design, immersive VR storytelling, or using AR to improve healthcare training and patient care. William also discusses the vision behind Maine Tech Week, his work with the Silicon Lobster network, and the importance of building lasting connections between Maine’s creative and tech communities. From Robin Williams filming Jumanji in Maine to startups using VR for empathy training, this conversation highlights the innovation, resilience, and community spirit shaping Maine’s future. ✨ Sponsored by the Portland Art Gallery in Portland, Maine.
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