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Former Google X tech controller raised €1.1m crowdfunding to speak at ‘speed-funding event’

Tony Foote, who co-founded Foxes Bow Whiskey with Alice Carroll is set to share his investment journey with other fresh businesses looking to grow at and event with Ireland’s top lenders at a speed-funding event next week/February 22.

The Show Me the Money event, at the Republic of Work in South Mall, Cork, being run by small business support platform and membership community Enterprise Nation, will help start-ups and small businesses get access to early-stage seed funding and growth investment.

The event is the penultimate speed-funding session to be held, with previous events in Dublin and Galway attracting hundreds of founders.  It will see small business owners hear from experts on a range of funding solutions from venture to angel investment, crowdfunding to retail banks.

Tony Foote spotted a gap in the market for a modern, contemporary, consumer-facing Irish whiskey brand while he was working as a controller at Google X – Google’s moonshot ‘factory’ in Silicon Valley.

Tony said: “I love whiskey, but whiskey wasn’t speaking to me. Every bottle was marketed based on traditional values, pictures of rolling hills and castles and a sea of black and green bottles. I felt there was an opportunity to give it a fresh perspective and reach a whole new audience.”

After the initial idea in 2020, Tony brought in childhood friend Alice, who was at the time living in Toronto and working for Pernod Ricard. The brand was initially bootstrapped by the founders, and they both left their high-flying jobs in 2021 to work on the business full-time.

In May 2022 they successfully crowdfunded €625,000 on Crowdcube, from a mixture of 400 Angel and individual investors.

Tony said: “Crowdfunding works really well for consumer brands, but the proposition has to be compelling enough to align with people’s ideas and mindset. Crowdfunding can become a massive marketing exercise that creates an army of unofficial brand ambassadors.

“But for anyone considering crowdfunding I would say it’s not a silver bullet –the first campaign was a full-time job for us both for three to four months. If you go in and you know the level of effort it takes, then crowdfunding becomes a great vehicle for investment. But be aware it’s non-stop.”

Very quickly, Foxes Bow Whiskey was stocked domestically in Musgraves and Tesco, and the pair were exporting to Germany, Italy and built valuable accounts in Northern Ireland. But then the opportunity quickly came for them to go into the US – and they had to go back to the funding drawing board.

Tony said: “It was 12 months ahead of schedule if I’m honest. It’s expensive to launch in the US, it’s competitive and money talks.”

They went back to Crowdcube and raised another €500,000, taking their total raised to €1.1m.

Foxes Bow is now stocked in Texas – where there is a population of 40m – including a listing in Texas’ largest liquor store chain – Spec’s Wine & Liquor.

He’s joined at the event by John Stapleton, who has co-founded food industry-challenger brands including New Covent Garden Soup Company and Little Dish.

He now shares his experience and invests and mentors via Redesdale Food & Beverage Fund, which recently invested in Cork-based supermarket-supplier platform start-up Kwayga.

Also speaking will be Evelyn Moynihan, CEO of Kilkenny Group and Nora Irwin, Cork-based founder of sustainable solid fragrance brand Arona.

Enterprise Nation’s quarterly Small Business Barometer found 74% of Irish businesses said they plan to access funding this year. Just over a third (37%) plan to borrow €10,000 or less with one in five (18%) planning to borrow up to €20,000 and another 11 per cent raising up to €30,000.

A fifth (22%) expect to use alternative lending, but the most popular option for investment is still the bank, with a quarter (24%) looking to Ireland’s banking sector for funds. Only seven per cent said they would crowdfund.

The events are part of Access to Finance, a broader nationwide initiative in partnership with SBCI, Sage, BPFI, AIB, Bank of Ireland and PTSB to support more businesses to improve financial management skills. Since its launch last year, it has already supported just under 2,000 businesses, with 40 per cent of those at the start-up stage.

The event is free, but booking is essential hhttps://www.enterprisenation.com/find-something/show-me-the-money-cork/

Funders available at the event include:

 

Mags Fullen, head of mortgages and business banking at the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI), said: “BPFI and our member banks are delighted to support the ‘Show me the Money’ event Cork. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial role in Irish society, accounting for around 60% of all employment in the economy. According to the CSO, most of these businesses, over 92%, are what we call micro enterprises, employing less than 10 people. It is absolutely vital that we support these small businesses, not only at the start-up phase but also to support them to grow and thrive, and it’s clear that access to appropriate funding plays an important role in this regard.

“Considering there are many different options available, we hope that this event will help business owners by providing a pathway to the information and support they need.”

Suzanne Sweeney, head of strategy, finance and operations at the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI), said: “Increasing access to finance, promoting sustainability and enabling small businesses to grow and prosper are our core objectives and define everything we do in the SBCI.

“Small businesses are the backbone of the Irish economy and play a vital role in job creation and innovation. However, they often face difficulties accessing financing due to limited collateral or high-interest rates. Our role is to provide dedicated financial support to Irish businesses by making it easier for them to get the finance they need to grow, innovate and prosper.

“Events, like ‘Show me the Money’ are vital to help businesses understand and demystify the wide range of fundings options available to them.”

Emma Jones, founder of Enterprise Nation, said: “What is the best kind of finance for your business and how do you go about accessing it? Our Show me the Money event in Cork will help busy founders work out exactly that by listening to experts from different areas of finance.

“There are a dazzling array of routes to investment – venture capital investors, angel investors, crowdfunding, banks and alternative lenders.  We’ve got them all in one room so that small businesses can ask questions and learn the best route for themselves.”

The Access to Finance programme continues through to Summer,  with an online library of eLearning materials on how small firms can access funding and grow.

Tech Review – CASEKOO Magic Stand Series Sofarmor Version for iPhone 15 Pro

The CASEKOO Magic Stand Series Sofarmor Version Cases for iPhone is the latest addition to their case portfolio which we have been testing out the last while alongside the latest limited edition cases for Valentines day.

CASEKOO was established in 2017 with the initial goal of equipping global users with the best cellphone cases. CASEKOO aims to empower users worldwide by providing innovative and high-quality mobile accessories and we have been testing their products for some time now and can stand by them.

These cases are a little different than the ones with the Koo Air cushioning built in but will protect your device all round, there is a lip on the front so your phone can be placed face down and the lens on the rear is also going to be protected with the raised lip around the lens area, the keys are nice and tactile and work every time and there is also additional grip with these cases on your phone.

MagSafe products will work too and demonstrated in the video below and you can use the Magic Stand to rest your phone vertically or horizontally or again use it as a security measure whilst holding the phone so it is a win all round for any user of these cases.

There is a range of colours of course to pick from and they are drop protected up to 2 metres with SGS certification. Check out the video review below and the links to check out what is on offer here.

Drop Protection
“AIRCUSION TECH” provides 3 METERS military grade drop protection. The highest level among
phone cases in the market. For non “air cushion” cases: 2 METERS military grade drop protection with SGS certification. – Convenience
“MAGSAFE” and “MAGIC STAND” can apply for multiple scenarios both in work and life. – Durability
“ANTI-YELLOW” ensures long-lasting clear cases.

Video Review

Ex-Microsoft execs launch AR headset and partner with TeamViewer

The popular global leader in remote IT support TeamViewer has signalled its shift to augmented reality (AR) having struck a strategic partnership with AR startup Almer. This news comes hot on the heels of Apple’s entry into the AR market with the launch of their Vision Pro headset next month.
The Almer Arc headset enables collaboration with remote individuals as if they were physically present and augmentation of the wearer’s environment with relevant information for pointing out objects in reality. Almer is also announcing the launch of Arc 2, it’s latest headset which features a 25MP camera, beamforming microphones, built-in speakers, and a holographic see-through screen with 8-hours battery life. As opposed to Apple’s Vision Pro, the Almer Arc 2 is a mere 138 grams, 4 times lighter. Thanks to the completely transparent display of the Arc 2, it can be employed in mission critical task and changing environment, while the Vision Pro is for a static interior environment.
This partnership will enable TeamViewer to expand into untapped opportunities with industrial companies. Meanwhile, Almer will be able to scale its operations and advance AR adoption.
Mei Dent, Chief Product & Technology Officer at TeamViewer: “Approximately 80 percent of the global workforce does not work at a desk but at a company’s frontline, and most of them currently benefit very little from digital transformation. There is immense potential for efficiency and productivity gains by enhancing the frontline work with digital tools and connecting this huge part of the global workforce to their companies’ backend system. Our joint offering with Almer allows companies to explore how Augmented Reality opens new opportunities for business and operations and massively increases the speed of their digitization efforts.”
Almer Arc AR Headset – techbuzzireland
Almer was founded in 2021 by Sebastian Beetschen and Timon Binder. Sebastian was working on the Hololens 2 at Microsoft Research and felt the AR opportunity extended beyond clunky helmet-like apparatus. He felt he could make a more compact, comfortable, and affordable AR device and teamed up with Timon, a former jet fighter pilot, who recognized the potential. Timon brought his experience with AR jet fighter helmets that led to the creation of the Almer Arc headset.
Sebastian Beetschen, CEO and co-founder of Almer commented: “Our headset is much like a jet fighter visor, mounted directly in front of your eyes, featuring a transparent, see-through screen. The Almer Arc is a lightweight, compact, and easy-to-use AR headset. When a problem arises, the frontline worker takes the Almer Arc and contacts a remote expert, who can see and hear what the worker experiences. The expert identifies the issue, highlights objects, and displays documentation in the worker’s view, simulating a collaborative, in-person experience.”
Today, Almer has 21 customers, including Switzerland’s largest defense contractor, which uses the Almer Arc to service fighter jets remotely in the US, as well as several international machine manufacturers. Almer is venture backed startup having raised $7.6m to date from strategic investors including engineering giant Stena and manufacturing leaders Helbling among others. The Almer team consists of top talent from the fields of computer vision and microtechnology, from renowned Swiss institutes of technology, ETH and EPFL.
On the launch of Arc 2, Sebastian Beetschen commented: “We have learned a lot on how to make the headset super adaptable and users can set their preferences on how they wear it. Something new entrants like Apple still have to learn. Not only this, Arc 2 comes with an improved wide angle 25MP camera that can see and understand everything that you see and zoom into tiny details as never before. This makes it possible to understand the environment and assist, enabling superhuman capabilities”.
The global augmented reality market is projected to grow from $62.75 billion in 2023 to $1,1 trillion 2030, at a CAGR of 50.7%. Within this trend, the market for AR headsets is exponentially increasing over the next few years and is set to hit $120 billion in 2026. Initially, Almer is focusing on the Swiss industry and will soon expand into the neighboring DACH region before going global.
Sebastian Beetschen added: “The cost saving potential of using AR to service all installed machines for the 10 largest tooling-machine manufacturers in DACH alone accounts for £7.9 billion per year**. So, the opportunity is very real”.

Bumble rolls out the Deception Detector: AI technology to tackle scams, spam and fake profiles

Bumble, the women-first dating app, has announced today its latest steps to tackle scams, spam and fake profiles, with the introduction of the Deception Detector™. The feature uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assess the authenticity of profiles and connections before members even see them, so singles can spend less time playing detective and more time focused on meaningful connections.

Research from Bank of Ireland in 2023 found that 82% of people in Ireland are targeted by fraudsters online at least once per month**, and Bumble recognises the lasting negative impact the risk of scams can have on our everyday lives. Along with machine learning to assess the authenticity of connections on the Bumble app, the feature is supported by a dedicated team to prioritise a safe and empowering community.

Within the first two months of the technology’s introduction, Bumble saw reports of spam, scam, and fake accounts reduced by 45%, and of those accounts identified as spam/scam profiles, Bumble Inc.’s testing showed that Deception Detector™ supported in blocking 95% of these accounts automatically, addressing one of the biggest concerns for people dating online*.

Lidiane Jones, CEO at Bumble Inc. said, “In recent years, the online landscape has evolved significantly and we see a growing concern about authenticity. Bumble Inc. was founded with the aim to build equitable relationships and empower women to make the first move, and Deception Detector™ is our latest innovation as part of our ongoing commitment to our community to help ensure that connections made on our apps are genuine.”

“With a dedicated focus on women’s experience online, we recognise that in the AI era, trust is more paramount than ever. We are being thoughtful about how to best use new models to reduce the anxiety of making connections and support our community, with AI standing as a main area of focus.”

The Deception Detector™ is Bumble’s latest step to combat bad behaviour online. Bumble was the first to introduce profile verification and launched Private Detector, a feature that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to automatically detect and blur unsolicited nude images.

Bumble has also recently introduced policies to address body shaming, cyberflashing and most recently, updated the Community Guidelines to prohibit any attempts to artificially influence connections, matching, conversations, or engagement through the use of automation or scripting.

Bumble continues to encourage the community to use the Block + Report tool to report any behaviour that makes them feel uncomfortable or unsafe so that action can be taken.

For more information on Deception Detector™ please visit link here.

Student inspired by personal tragedy begins robot trial

From today, students at the University of Edinburgh’s Kings Buildings campus will be able to order takeaway food to be delivered piping hot to wherever they are…by a robot.

The system is being piloted by University of Edinburgh startup Pixconvey, whose founder, artificial intelligence and robotics PhD student Ebtehal Alotaibi, is on a mission to increase trust in autonomous vehicles since losing her aunt in a car accident caused by driver error.

Ms Alotaibi said: “I lost my aunt in 2014 in a car accident that also claimed her husband’s life. She was just 30 years old, and their three children are left without their parents.

“It was the fault of another driver, and I can’t accept that someone could pass away because of someone else’s behaviour when driving. I did some research and found that 94 per cent of car accidents are caused by human error, so there is a lot of potential for driverless vehicles to be safer.”

She wanted to create an autonomous taxi, but after receiving commercialisation advice, she decided to start with a “smaller prototype with a happy face”, which uses the same driverless technology.

Her custom-built robots, Pixie 1 and 2, adapted from the Bayes Centre’s HUSKY model, will deliver orders from the Kings Buildings’ Café in the library to students across campus in a pilot that she hopes could eventually be rolled out across the city.

The team is supported by Edinburgh Innovations, the University’s commercialisation service.

Alotaibi said:

“Getting takeaway food delivered is increasingly expensive, partly due to labour costs and shortages. Where cars are used, it also increases greenhouse gas emissions and, during the pandemic, there were hygiene concerns too. We think Pixconvey can address all these issues: electric vehicles have zero emissions, our business model is an affordable monthly subscription for the restaurant, and the robot sanitises the food cartons using LED rays.

“We hope that it will also create high quality jobs, for instance the technicians who operate and maintain the robots, or the insurers who will have to address this new field of activity.”

Although the Pixconvey robot can navigate roads, traffic lights and pedestrian crossings once it has mapped the terrain, current UK road regulations do not allow for autonomous vehicles without following specific protocols. A successful campus trial would pave the way for a road trial.

Alotaibi added:

“Our robots constantly map their surroundings and can navigate around people, traffic and dogs (who really don’t like them!). But regulation is not yet set up for autonomous vehicles, which is why we are trialling it in a campus environment.”

She will collaborate with Kings Building’s catering service, which will integrate the widely-used Upay takeaway app with Alotaibi’s Pixconvey app. When ordering, if the student choses ‘delivery’, they can specify the location and choose a timeslot. Once the order is ready, the catering staff loads the food into the robot’s cargo.

Using the Pixconvey dashboard, the staff dispatches the robot, which autonomously navigates to the delivery location. Upon arrival, indicated by a dashboard notification, the catering personnel remotely opens the robot’s cargo door. The customer retrieves their order and closes the door, and the robot takes itself back to the catering area.

Dr John Lonsdale, Head of Enterprise at Edinburgh Innovations, said:

“It’s great to see another of our student entrepreneurs showing their ingenuity and initiative to develop new technologies. We are delighted to be able to support Ebtehal in her innovation journey.”

The project also provides a digital twin – a simulation environment enabling researchers to test and refine their algorithms while the robots are operational, both for research and development purposes.

Alotaibi’s PhD supervisor at the University of Edinburgh’s School of Informatics, Dr Michael Herrmann, said:

“This project also provides a test bed for students and researchers to explore machine learning in multi-agent systems. This important research area includes the direct cooperation of humans and robots which will be an important feature of our future work environment.”

Researchers interested in taking part are encouraged to email admin@pixconvey.co

Valentine’s Day tech gifts limited edition offers from Chipolo

Up to February 14th, Chipolo is offering an exclusive Love BUNDLE special with an unmissable 35% discount. Details of the package below:

  • Love BUNDLE – was $80/£70/€80, now $52/£45/€52. Includes 2x Chipolo ONEs in red and white and 1x Chipolo CARD with a free gift pouch – compatible with both iOS and Android.

Wish to show someone that you love them just the way they are? Chipolo’s limited edition Perfectly Imperfect’ tracker is The One for you!‘

  • Perfectly Imperfect’ Chipolo ONE Spot, $35/£35/€39. The brand’s ‘Perfectly Imperfect’ campaign challenges conventional societal expectations that demand flawless perfection from individuals, inviting us to embrace our imperfections and acknowledge that more often than not, they are barely visible to others. With minor visual flaws, the trackers from his limited edition range are exclusively compatible with Apple’s Find My network.

CRKD Announces the NEO S Wireless Collectible Controller for Nintendo Switch, PC, Mobile and Smart TV Gaming

CRKD, the new premium collectible gaming brand behind the award-winning Nitro™ Deck, announced today the NEO S™ Wireless Collectible Controller for Nintendo® Switch™, PC, Mobile and Smart TV’s.
Combining the streamlined aesthetics of retro gaming controllers with the advanced feature set found in modern day gamepads, the NEO S forges its own path, marrying form and function to create a highly collectible and deceptively powerful piece of hardware.
The NEO S is compatible with Nintendo Switch, yet thanks to advanced Bluetooth® technology, it’s just as at home when used with PC, mobile devices, and gaming via Smart TV’s.
As much a piece of art as a feature packed gaming controller, the NEO S launches in nine distinct designs, including three Special Editions designed by renowned game controller artist POPeART.
To complement the striking design, the NEO S is packed with high-end features. Like the Nitro Deck before it, the NEO S is equipped with state-of-the-art Hall Effect Thumbsticks, providing drift free, precision gaming, and adjustable actuation Hall Sensor Triggers allowing gamers to tailor trigger sensitivity to individual preference.
On the rear of the NEO S, a set of Remappable Back Buttons adds extra functionality and can be programmed for each game at the touch of a button. Don’t like the feel of the Thumbsticks, or feel them wearing out over time? Thanks to quick-swap system of the NEO S, gamers can quickly swap their Stick Tops for different designs and colors, adding an extra dimension of customization and durability.

Equipped with an internal gyroscope, the NEO S is fully motion control compatible when used with compatible Switch games, and powerful, fully adjustable vibration is also included, affording further immersions with compatible games. The NEO S includes a ‘No Deadzone’ mode which turns off the Thumbstick deadzones for more responsive gaming, and CRKD have even included Turbo Mode which instantly transforms any button on the NEO S, adding turbo functionality when gamers need it most.
Every design in the NEO S collection is fully compatible with the CRKD True Collection System App available on iOS™ and Android®, allowing owners to easily register their NEO S to their CRKD collection. Within the App’s interface, gamers can unveil essential details such as the product number and rarity rank. Furthermore, future updates will empower users to personalize their NEO S experience by adjusting settings, including button remapping and setting trigger actuation points, among other customization options.
Lee Guinchard, CEO of Embracer Freemode commented, “Our launch of the Nitro Deck was met with an overwhelmingly positive response from the gaming community, and we’re excited to grow the brand further with the announcement of the NEO S. An ideal companion to the Nitro Deck, we believe the NEO S sits apart from the sea of mediocre controller designs available, presenting a highly collectible product which houses an array of advanced features. We look forward to introducing the NEO S later this spring and to the continued growth of the CRKD brand.”
The NEO S will be available in nine distinctive designs:
  • Retro Gold Edition
  • Classic Clear Edition
  • Atomic Red Edition
  • Emerald Green Edition
  • Orange Zest Edition
  • Electric Pink Edition
  • Splatter Edition by POPeART
  • Blossom Edition by POPeART
  • Junkyard Edition by POPeART
The NEO S Wireless Collectible Controller is available for pre-order today exclusively through CRKD.gg, and is expected to begin shipping to gamers from April 2024.

Homeowners in Ireland launch a ‘Battle of the Bills campaign for Home Insurance’ in efforts to curb inflation and overpayments

Bill Winner, a platform powered by consumers has today, announced the launch of its Battle of the Bills in Home Insurance contest. It will see the home insurance community in Ireland shop together and cast their votes for the best value provider and brokers across the country. With each Battle of the Bills competition running every three months, the rolling contest is designed to empower consumers to make better informed decisions for home insurance providers in the year ahead. Bill Winner enables more effective bill management and cost-savings through creating a leaderboard (powered by the people of Ireland) around the best saving providers, brokers, and price comparison sites. It also provides an additional layer of transparency for consumers so that they can see whether they are overpaying and notifies them when service provider renewals are due.

The ‘Battle of the Bills’ campaign, which is about providing much-needed price transparency for bills in Ireland encourages people to shop around and vote for their winning businesses which are featured on a unique leaderboard. Users are incentivised to vote and share information with the platform as it will enable them to access other insights that are more relevant to them. For example, members can see the top rated home insurance businesses in their own county, draw price comparisons and avail of support from the community. The company also aims to tackle market misinformation and reward the service providers that offer the best value and service to their members by awarding them with badges which they can then display on their website i.e top voted provider for home insurance in Dublin Q1 2024. In addition to this, Bill Winner enables businesses to provide expert advice across a number of sectors, including broadband, mobile phone, energy, banking, with users being able to rate quality.

According to figures from The Central Bank, thousands of home insurance policy holders are paying over 32% above average on their premium. In addition to this, research from Power Reviews shows that in 2023, nearly three-quarters of consumers were researching purchases more than before due to the current economic climate.

Speaking about the launch of the ‘Battle of the Bills in Home Insurance’, Fiachra Comhrai, Co-founder at Bill Winner said:

“We are excited to launch our Battle of the Bills in home insurance contest for Q1 of this year and would like to call on members of the public to sign up to the community to cast their votes. Through this contest, we hope to finally provide consumers with the transparency they deserve and also empower them to make the right choices when it comes to service providers. With inflation showing no signs of slowing down, people need to be more aware of overpayments, subscriptions, renewal dates and more. Bill Winner aims to help users navigate an extremely turbulent landscape and help them to cut costs as best as they can through providing expert insights and matching them with the best options based on their search criteria.”

IRISH COMPANY’S METAVERSE TALK SHOW, “The Xavatar Show” secures landmark deal to air to over 64 million homes in the United States

Kerry based Irish success story, Xavatar, has announced that its new multimedia CGI-animated, metaverse talk show, The Xavatar Show will be aired to over 64 million US homes via America’s premiere arts network – Ovation TV, and family-friendly cable television network – UPtv.

The Xavatar Show will be the first CGI-animated show to be broadcast straight from the metaverse. The talk show explores the impact and artistry of music in film, TV, and Broadway through enlightening conversations with globally recognised filmmakers, actors, and songwriters.

The Xavatar Show will be hosted by film and television star, Colin O’Donoghue (ABC’s “Once Upon a Time”), legendary indie film producer, Rose Ganguzza (Fatima, Kill Your Darlings), and Xavatar show creator Jason P. Rothberg. The high concept talk show will welcome some of the biggest names in music and film to discuss their lives, experiences, and accomplishments.

Irish musician and songwriter, Paddy Casey has also joined as the musical director for the Xavatar show.

Using state-of-the-art technology to take the experience one step further, the show provides a portal for viewers to actively join the talk show, allowing viewers to explore the very places the guests talk about during the show. Once inside Xavatar’s metaverse, the “Xataverse,” viewers can download their Xavatars and connect to the show in a new way.

 

Initially previewed at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023, The Xavatar Show featured prominent musicians and filmmakers including David Lynch, Donovan, Elvis Costello.

Based in the RDI Hub in Killorglin, Co. Kerry, Xavatar is an immersive, experiential media company bridging the worlds of technology and entertainment and leading the way to connectivity in the new media era.

“I’m thrilled to be involved in this ground-breaking series”, says host and executive producer, Colin O’Donoghue. “I’m delighted to have this opportunity to discuss two of my favourite topics, movies and music with fellow actors, musicians and filmmakers. I believe The Xavatar Show could be a gateway to a whole new world of immersive entertainment which allows the viewer to connect with the show in a new way, exploring celerity driven environments and interacting with their favourite artists in an immersive way.”

“The relationship between film and music has been around since the birth of moving pictures and creating a platform that delves into the rich history and symbiotic relationship between mediums has been fascinating,” says co-host and producer, Rose Ganguzza. “The Xavatar Show presents unique stories from top-level creatives, artists and legends that wonderfully showcase the interplay between these two creative mediums.”  

“The Xavatar Show is poised to lead the way in the new digital frontier of immersive media allowing viewers to expand their horizons within the Xataverse by attending the show as their Xavatar selves on the Xavatar space station.” said chief executive officer, Jason Rothberg. “These are really exciting times for individuals, like us, who deeply care about the connective tissue between music and film and how each medium progresses in a world with an increasing digital footprint.”