Educational Journey
Talbert Herndon
Innovator at the Intersection of Technology and Storytelling
Born and raised in Chicago, Talbert Andre Herndon is a serial entrepreneur who combines technical expertise with creative storytelling. From his early days at Grand Canyon University to his groundbreaking work in spatial computing, Herndon has consistently pushed boundaries at the intersection of technology and media.
Educational Journey
Grand Canyon University
Computer Science with Entrepreneurship emphasis (2019-2023). Won multiple pitch competitions, including third place for "Fuze" - a scented oil diffuser that doubles as a plant pot.
Arizona State University
Data Science at Thunderbird School of Global Management (2023-2025). Researcher at ASU's Luminosity Lab, focusing on spatial computing and AI.
Startup Experience
Co-founded student-led digital agency connecting GCU talent with real clients. Developed entrepreneurial skills through Canyon Ventures business incubator.
Problem Identification
Recognized that creators had no easy way to edit and stitch 3D video clips captured by devices like iPhone 15 Pro into coherent narratives.
Development
Built SpatialCut in 2023-2024, incubated through a hackathon. Created AI-assisted workflow for organizing raw 180° or 360° video.
Industry Recognition
Showcased at Apple's WWDC and Augmented World Expo. Described as "the most sophisticated app in this space" by Artnet.
Technical Projects & GitHub Contributions
IBM Afrotech AI Hackathon Winner
Created "roadmap-x" project, securing first place by solving complex problems with AI technology.
SpatialCut Development
Won DreamXR hackathon with native 3D spatial video editing software, released on App Store.
Open Source Contributions
Active developer showcasing expertise in AI and spatial computing through diverse GitHub projects.
Intel Engineering Role
Works as Spatial Computing and AI Engineer, developing advanced VR/AR solutions.
In The News
Talbert Herndon Named Arizonas Top 10 Innovator of the Year.
Talbert Herndon aims to provide video editors with a new tool for 3D storytelling
WON NVIDIA’s Hackathon and had the incredible honor of receiving a signed GPU from Jensen Huang! hashtag#GTC
Passion for Filmmaking & Storytelling

Visual Storytelling
Deep passion for cinematography and narrative construction, applying these skills to both traditional and immersive media.

Immersive Media
Pioneering "story-making in spatial video content" by reimagining traditional filmmaking for 3D and VR environments.

Written Expression
Creates narrative content across formats, from short stories on Medium to radio narratives for "Rosie on the House."

Innovation
Constantly exploring the "next frontier" of storytelling technology, merging creative vision with technical execution.
Grand Launch Media: Student-Led Success
17
Contractors
Professional team members by 2021
3
Part-time Employees
Core team members
5
Interns
Student talent development
6
Figure Business
Revenue growth within years
Co-founded with Lyric Jackson in 2019, Grand Launch Media connected college creative talent with organizations needing modern content. As Technical Director, Herndon built infrastructure, managed production, and helped scale the company to serve clients nationwide.
Supporting Fellow Entrepreneurs

Mentorship
Advising student entrepreneurs
Collaboration
Supporting ventures like LopesEat
Technical Guidance
Sharing expertise in app development
Media Production
Creating promotional content
Herndon actively supported fellow student entrepreneurs, including the LopesEat team who created a campus food delivery app. He provided technical consulting, promotional content through GLM, and mentorship that helped them win first place in the 2020 Canyon Challenge.
Personal Interests & Activities
Creative Writing
Enjoys writing essays and experimental prose on Medium, using writing to clarify thoughts and share ideas on topics from minimalism to productivity.
Film & Media Production
Experiments with camera gear and editing techniques in spare time, constantly exploring new ways to tell visual stories.
Mentorship & Community
Volunteers at hackathons and pitch competitions, finding fulfillment in helping others debug code or refine business models.
Design & Innovation
Maintains Pinterest boards for design inspiration, sketches UI/UX ideas, and stays current with emerging technologies.
Sources & References
Academic & University Sources
Grand Canyon University News articles about student entrepreneurship, Canyon Challenge competitions, and Colangelo College of Business initiatives.
Arizona State University News coverage of Herndon's graduate research and SpatialCut development.
Industry & Media Coverage
Artnet News feature on Apple Vision Pro creative applications, highlighting SpatialCut as "the most sophisticated of the apps in this space."
Seed SPOT venture profiles detailing Herndon's participation in accelerator programs.
Social Media & Online Presence
LinkedIn posts and profile information, Twitter/X updates about projects, Medium articles, Pinterest boards, and GitHub repositories.
App Store listing for SpatialCut Video Editor showing features and user reviews.
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