In this episode I catch up with Sol Rogers — my old next-door neighbour from Totnes who’s now the Global Director of Innovation at Magnopus and founder of the award-winning immersive studio Rewind. Sol’s career has spanned VR, film, and emerging tech for Disney, Jaguar, and Meta, and he’s earned an honorary doctorate for his impact on the industry.

We talk about his unconventional start as a new-age traveller, the realities of success, ADHD, fatherhood, and what it means to build communities that truly support people. Sol shares stories of breakthroughs, burnout, and staying grounded in a fast-moving world — including how a VR demo for Jaguar unexpectedly reshaped car design.

A thoughtful, open conversation about creativity, purpose, and time.

🔗 Links & references
Dr Solomon Rogers
LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/solrogers/
Magnopus https://www.magnopus.com/

Danny Hearn
Website - www.dannyhearn.me
Podcast - www.deeplyhumandesign.com