In 2001, my company @enter360media was the largest #virtualreality producer in the world. We had our own rendering software and were producing content worldwide. It was delivered online and also on CD-ROM, on kiosks and we served many different markets. Our main focus at the time was hospitality, and when terrorist took out the trade centres in New York, we were forced to diversify to survive. This is one project that we had some press on for a local eye laser clinic. We used VR and AR to turn it into a HUGE success. The goal was to use tech and VR to relieve some of the fears people had, for data-mining prospects and ultimately close sales. Prospects could take a virtual tour of the office and click to walk through doors, then click on equipment and get information on what each did. This showed the process from pre-exam to post op. We also created a data mine, by producing an 11 minute video of the entire surgical procedure from start to finish, but in order to view it, people had to fill out the form and join the mailing list. At the end of the video, viewers had the opportunity to schedule a free consultation. Over 50% of people who watched the video scheduled a consult. The clinic closed 65% of people who came in for a consult. The surgery was $5000+ at the time, and we made this client MILLIONS. Strategy and execution, combined with technology. This was 20 years ago! I have a lot more experience now and technology has come a LONG way, but there are certain ideas I had back then, that have still not been realized. I was a venture capitalist beginning in 2004, and sat on the board for a research and development consortium that used to develop tech, and invested in some. I also developed some tech using the lab’s services. It’s time for me to get back into the VC game, work@with some startups to share my expertise and develop some tech that’s burning inside my brain and has a bigger market than ever. #virtualreality #augmentedreality #interactive #marketing #advertising #datamining #sales #eyesurgery #lasik #lasiksurgery #videoproduction #filmproduction #commercials https://www.instagram.com/p/CMx1REOFo3Z/?igshid=1x309mt70z1kc