Malia Probst is a venture capital investor at WXR Fund who built hands-on operating experience as Director of Brand Development at VRScout before moving into investing, giving her unusually deep early-ecosystem exposure to immersive content and distribution. She hosts two VR/AR podcasts and regularly publishes analysis as a Medium journalist, positioning her as both a public-facing translator of immersive technology and a capital provider in the space.

• Deep focus on the intersection of gaming and mixed reality. Enthusiastic about established game franchises adapting to new platforms, such as the launch of Civilization VII on Meta Quest, and engages with developers behind viral hits like Gorilla Tag to discuss creation processes and future opportunities in the medium.
• Strong advocacy for gender diversity and underrepresented leaders in emerging tech. Frequently promotes funding opportunities and accelerators for women-led startups, specifically highlighting initiatives like the WXR Fund that target female founders working in artificial intelligence and spatial computing.
• Interest in the evolution of wearable hardware and audio interfaces. Tracks the progress of consumer devices by comparing past iterations, such as Bose audio sunglasses, against current products like smart glasses from Meta to analyze improvements in weight, functionality, and user experience.
• Commitment to the Austin startup ecosystem and major industry gatherings. Maintains close ties to Texas-based innovation hubs like Capital Factory and regularly participates in key events such as SXSW and AWE to facilitate in-person connections within the immersive tech community.
• Appreciation for immersive technology applied to social impact and mental health. Values foundational research that moves beyond entertainment, specifically citing pioneering work in virtual reality exposure therapy and immersive journalism as early inspirations for entering the field.