Almost a year ago, my book Exploring the Metaverse was launched globally—available at leading retailers including Amazon and BPB Online.

With forewords and testimonials from pioneers across industries, the book aims to demystify the Metaverse and provide a thoughtful lens on its technological, business, and societal implications. It’s been incredibly fulfilling to see it resonate with readers and spark meaningful conversations.

This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without the unwavering support of Thoughtworks, our ecosystem partners, and—above all—my family, friends, and colleagues. Your encouragement, feedback, and belief in the vision behind this book have been invaluable.

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed—whether mentioned in the book or not, your presence has made a difference.

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Acknowledgements

I want to express my deepest gratitude to my friends and family for their unwavering support and motivation throughout my life and during the journey of this book.

I am grateful to my friend Raju Kandaswamy, a distinguished expert in XR, Robotics, and AI and a valued Thoughtworker. Raju has been a great collaborator, offering technical insights, reviewing the manuscript, and providing invaluable suggestions for the content. He has read the book more than anyone else, line by line and his feedback has been instrumental in shaping the final version.

My appreciation extends to my then co-workers Neelarghya, Vaibhav, Nāg, Razin Memon, Arijit, Hari, Deepak and many more, who supported me in brainstorming and creative ideation, and shown a willingness to challenge traditions, and shape the XR practices.

I also want to express my gratitude to Thoughtworks, its leadership and various communities for fostering an environment that encourages the pursuit of passion. Special appreciation goes to Santosh Mahale, Prasanth Soman and Mushtaq Ahmed for guidance in shaping my goals and expectations at Thoughtworks. Authors such as Neal Ford, Martin Fowler, Vinod, Mangalam, Sumeet and Dinker from Thoughtworks have been instrumental in shaping the author within me, providing valuable mentorship and guidance in the realm of professional writing.

I began my journey of writing and sharing insights during my tenure at Nagarro, mostly for internal audience, but it provided me a robust foundation. Later, Thoughtworks’ content team have played key role in enhancing my storytelling and editing skills. Their support has allowed my articles to find a home in Thoughtworks Insights and other avenues. It has given me confidence to set up a personal blog site thinkuldeep.com, all the effort became the energy for this book.


Special thanks to a diverse set of leaders from industry, academia, government, and startups who reviewed the book, wrote forewords, and provided endorsements for the book. Engaging with them on various social platforms and discussing ideas with friends at The VRARA and Lenovo significantly contributed to shaping various narratives in this book. Conversations with Chuck Thota, Feroz Mohummed, Vikram Sharma, Hassan Mahini, and Mayan Shay at various forums were invaluable.

A special acknowledgment to BPB Publications and their exceptional team of content reviewers, editors, and technical reviewers. Thanks for providing me with the opportunity to embark on and drive this enlightening journey.

Lastly, I want to acknowledge that this book encapsulates not just my experiences but those of many directly or indirectly in the metaverse or XR domain and influencing the internet of today and tomorrow. With deep appreciation and a sense of anticipation, let the journey into the metaverse commence!

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