Entrepreneurial Projects
Technology has advanced at an incredible pace. Unfortunately, our approach to how we educate has failed to keep up. FusionVirtual is dedicated to exploring and breaking down digital barriers, while developing concepts which drive the fusion between real world education, and virtual environments. The company is also dedicated to exploring the impact the internet is having on Millennials and Digital Natives while examining how they interface with the world at large.
The Travel Resource Network encompasses three major travel resource projects, the first of which was started in June 2007. The Network consists of The Ultimate Packing List, The Travel Resource List, Daily Travel Pic, Airfare Basics and VirtualWayfarer. These sites specialize in serving the 20-30 something niche commonly referred to as “backpackers”, but are designed to be relevant for travelers of all ages and travel styles.
Photography/Videography
Who Am I?
I am a Masters student at the University of Copenhagen in the Communication and Cognition program and a graduate from Arizona State University where I received degrees from the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication and the Barrett Honors College. In the fall of 2007 I returned from a 3 month trip through Europe where I spent time exploring the rich cultural environment while focusing heavily on pushing and further developing myself as an individual. Since then I have completed 16-20 day trips to Spain, Ireland, Scotland, Mexico, Guatemala and Belize, Argentina, Denmark, Norway and Sweden. I recently moved to Copenhagen, Denmark to pursue my masters.
I currently have several major projects. The chief among these focuses on adapting online video game technology and infrastructure into a business/educational solution which I believe has the power to compete with/replace our current distance learning platforms. I am exploring the potential of this concept through my company: FusionVirtual which I founded in 2007.
In addition to my distance learning alternative, I have continued to build upon the research I did for my honors thesis by looking closely at the relationship between virtual communities and the physical/business world. To better understand my passions, projects and current activities please visit my blog: VirtualWayfarer.com.
Experience
I am an experienced presenter and comfortable in front of sizable crowds. Past experiences of note include but are not limited to being selected as an Ignite Phoenix 5 & 7 Presenter, where I spoke to a sold out crowd of over 500, serving as a guest lecturer for several 300 level course at Arizona State University and presenting as a guest speaker for the Financial Management Association.
In my time within the M&A Industry, I’ve accrued extensive experience interacting with top level managerial professionals in a variety of industries. As a result I am comfortable interacting with individuals of all ages and levels of professional success as equals.
Organized first ever Arizona Travel Blogger’s Meetup.
Where I’ve Been
August 1994 – July 1995
Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland
August 1996 – July 1997
Continental U.S. (majority), Canada, Mexico
May 2004 – June 2004
England, Scotland, Ireland
September 2007 – December 2007
England, Scotland, Netherlands, Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Italy, San Marino, Vatican City, Greece
December 2008
Spain
2009 (Mixed Trips)
Ireland, Scotland, Mexico, Belize, Guatemala
2010 (Mixed Trips)
Norway, Denmark, Ireland, Germany, Argentina, Chile, Peru
2011 (Mixed Trips)
Denmark (moved to), Sweden, Hungary
Misc:
Hawaii, Alaska, Southern Mexico, Baja