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In late 2020, Peggy Johnson took the reins as CEO and led Magic Leap\u2019s pivot away from a consumer audience \u2014 those less able to swing $2,300 for a mixed-reality headset \u2014 to the deeper pockets of the enterprise market. We\u2019re excited to have Johnson join us for a fireside chat on <\/span>the Hardware Stage<\/span><\/a> at <\/span>TechCrunch Disrupt 2023<\/span><\/a>, which takes place September 19\u201321 in San Francisco.<\/span><\/p>\n The Magic Leap 2 headset, designed to improve productivity across multiple industries such as healthcare, manufacturing and defense, rings in at more than $3,000. We\u2019re eager to hear Johnson\u2019s take on AR\u2019s move to enterprise, the future of consumer use and the 800-pound gorilla that is Apple\u2019s yet-to-be-announced mixed-reality headset.<\/span><\/p>\n Prior to joining Magic Leap, Johnson served as executive vice president of business development at Microsoft where she drove strategic partnerships and transactions to accelerate growth for the company and its customers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Johnson also spent 24 years at Qualcomm, where she held various leadership positions across engineering, sales, marketing and business development. In addition, she ran the Qualcomm Internet Services business unit.<\/span><\/p>\n Johnson earned a bachelor\u2019s degree in electrical engineering from San Diego State University and currently serves as a board member for BlackRock.<\/span><\/p>\n You\u2019ll find more conversations with leading experts on the <\/span>Hardware Stage<\/span><\/a>, which features topics like robotics, consumer electronics, space and more. It\u2019s just one of the <\/span>six new stages for six breakthrough sectors<\/span><\/a> at Disrupt.<\/span><\/p>\n Join the global startup community at <\/span>TechCrunch Disrupt 2023<\/span><\/a>, September 19\u201321 in San Francisco. <\/span>Buy your pass now<\/span><\/a> and save up to $625.<\/span><\/p>\n Is your company interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023? Contact our sponsorship sales team by <\/span><\/i>filling out this form<\/span><\/i><\/a>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n