Rundown with Jim Colvin

In this episode of Rental Rundown, Rental Editor Alexis Brumm talks with Jim Colvin, president and CEO of Serious Labs.

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Alexis Sheprak
Jan 11, 2021
Serious Labs


In this episode of Rental Rundown, Rental Editor Alexis Brumm talks with Jim Colvin, president and CEO of Serious Labs, about VR and training, Frank Sinatra, and a bonus question that you don't want to miss. 

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