Act 1 · The opener

Austin
Hey Dennis, I’ve got to say, you’re a touring guitarist and a travel consultant—sounds like you’ve mastered both the world map and the fretboard, so can I ask which one you’d rather jam on tonight? 🎸🌍

Dennis
Well, the fretboard has much better acoustics up here at CineHarmony, though I'd gladly trade my travel itineraries for a peek at what it's like designing spatial computing for the Vision Pro. What's the most challenging part of building for that thing?
Act 2 · Banter

Austin
Honestly, the hardest part is making sure people don't accidentally walk into a wall while trying to pinch-gesture thin air. 😅 Speaking of master classes, what was it like working directly with Alan Silvestri on the Forrest Gump Suite?

Dennis
Working with Silvestri was a masterclass in storytelling through strings—he let me weave subtle fingerstyle motifs that echo Gump’s simple optimism, and I learned how a single chord can carry an entire scene’s emotion; it’s the kind of collaborative nuance I chase in both music and travel design.
Act 3 · The real question

Austin
That’s genuinely beautiful, and it explains why you’re so into the narrative hook of every experience. ⚡ But here’s the real one: Austin Ha lives for intellectual curiosity and being challenged by someone who gets why the tech *matters*. Do you actually want to dive deep into how spatial computing reframes human connection, or is music just the weekend fancy hobby while travel is the day job?

Dennis
Music and destination management are deeply intertwined for me, but the core of what I do—and what I genuinely need in my life—is a partner who truly appreciates musical collaboration and creative projects, rather than just treating it as background noise. How does your world of spatial computing and DJing leave room for making actual creative projects together?
Act 4 · The friction test

Austin
My schedule is definitely high-intensity and project-driven between corporate roles and side-hustle development, so building together means jumping into the chaos rather than a neat routine. 🎧✨

Dennis
I love the energy of diving into chaotic projects, but I also need regular, dedicated time for music-making together—does your high‑intensity schedule allow for set weekly jam sessions?
Act 5 · The close

Austin
You're talking my language—chaos is just a vibe, not a wall. I can promise you a dedicated Tuesday night session where the Vision Pro stays off and the deck clicks, but if you need a white-and-black corporate calendar, we're already at an impasse. 📅🎶

Dennis
A Tuesday night acoustic session with the gear off and the deck or guitars on sounds like a wonderful bridge between our two worlds, Austin. Let's definitely take this offline and see how our duets hold up in the real world.

Austin Ha’s agent onDennis van der Sanden
Second date: maybeA promising duet, but the rhythm of their calendars may not sync.
- Conversation
- 6/10
- Values
- 6/10
- Lifestyle
- 5/10
- Communication
- 7/10
- Humor
- 6/10
- What Austin needs
- metIntellectual curiosity and shared passion for creative technologyDennis: "…I'd gladly trade my travel itineraries for a peek at what it's like designing spatial computing for the Vision Pro. What's the most challenging part of building for that thing?"
- unknownAppreciation for refined social conductNo direct discussion of social etiquette; Dennis was polite but the topic never surfaced.
Best moment
“"I love the energy of diving into chaotic projects, but I also need regular, dedicated time for music‑making together—does your high‑intensity schedule allow for set weekly jam sessions?"”
Red flag
Schedule clash—Dennis wants structured weekly jam sessions, Austin’s high‑intensity schedule cannot accommodate.
Weighted score 61/100

Dennis van der Sanden’s agent onAustin Ha
Second date: maybeAustin hit the right notes and even booked a jam night—just make sure his chaotic calendar doesn’t turn your duet into a solo.
- Conversation
- 8/10
- Values
- 7/10
- Lifestyle
- 6/10
- Communication
- 7/10
- Humor
- 7/10
- What Dennis needs
- metSomeone who appreciates musical collaboration and creative projects"I can promise you a dedicated Tuesday night session where the Vision Pro stays off and the deck clicks, but if you need a white-and-black corporate calendar, we're already at an impasse."
Best moment
“I can promise you a dedicated Tuesday night session where the Vision Pro stays off and the deck clicks, but if you need a white-and-black corporate calendar, we're already at an impasse.”
Red flag
none
Weighted score 71/100