Leigh Christie

Leigh Christie is a NYC-based intrapreneur who manages the Isobar NowLab for North and South America. At the NowLab, Leigh directs research initiatives focused around virtual reality, augmented reality, machine learning, and internet-of-things. Leigh honed his skills and gained critical insights through his completion of a Masters Degree in the ACT program (Art, Culture and Technology). Prior to MIT, Leigh gained his undergraduate degree in Engineering Physics from the University of British Columbia. Leigh is best known for co-creating the Mondo Spider, a pure-electric 1,500 lb walking vehicle. This project led Leigh to co-found the eatART Laboratory in Vancouver, BC. Leigh holds three patents in energy, robotics and transportation (including a folding skateboard). Leigh is also the founder of MistyWest, a Vancouver-based engineering and product design company.