Episode #333 - From Vision to Virtual Reality: The Future of Online Shopping with 3D and AR - with Damian & James from ElevationX Studios
Release Date: 01/03/2024
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info_outlineHello and welcome back to ScaleUp Radio! I'm Granger Forson, you can connect with me for more intriguing business insights at www.bizsmart-gloucestershire.co.uk or join our discussions on LinkedIn. Today we're venturing into the futuristic realm of e-commerce, where 3D modelling and augmented reality (AR) are reshaping how we shop online. In this episode, we're diving deep with Jay Campbell and Damian Krzyzanowski, the innovative minds behind ElevationX Studios.
Imagine a world where you can visualise and interact with products in your home before you buy them. That's the reality ElevationX Studios is creating. Jay and Damian, blending their unique backgrounds and experiences, have launched a company that uses 3D visualisations and AR enhancements to revolutionise e-commerce. From furniture to lighting, they're enhancing customer confidence and reducing product returns, all while navigating the exciting challenges of a start-up.
ElevationX Studios began as a conversation between friends and quickly turned into an entrepreneurial venture. Jay and Damian spotted a gap in the marketplace and seized the opportunity, developing a service offering that stands out in the competitive world of e-commerce. Their journey from prototyping on Damian's brand to establishing a business model with transparent pricing and AI-generated models illustrates the power of innovation and strategic planning.
Join us as we unravel the masterclass in start-ups that Jay and Damian have to offer. They share their insights on managing cash flow, focusing on revenue generation Now, and leveraging past experiences to build a formidable team. It's an episode filled with lessons on experimentation, learning from failures, and developing cutting-edge technology to solve real-world problems in e-commerce.
So, tune in for an inspiring journey into the world of ElevationX Studios, where the future of online shopping is being redefined through 3D modelling and augmented reality.
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Resources:
Getting Things Done by David Allen - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/getting-things-done-the-art-of-stress-free-productivity-david-allen/2593335?ean=9780349408941
4 Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-4-hour-work-week-escape-the-9-5-live-anywhere-and-join-the-new-rich-timothy-ferriss/3785269?ean=9780091929114
A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/a-brief-history-of-time-from-big-bang-to-black-holes-stephen-hawking/1858972?ean=9780857501004
Joe Rogen podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/4rOoJ6Egrf8K2IrywzwOMk
Photo Room - https://www.photoroom.com/
LinkedIn Sales Navigator - https://business.linkedin.com/en-gb/sales-solutions/cx