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Dave Dolan

Dave has been teaching for over 30 years and holds a Masters in TESOL. After establishing an English school in Japan in 1993, his interests grew towards using technology to best serve the needs of students. He has worked in the development of digital books, LMSs and VR. Rather than following trends like app development and ePubs, Dave has looked outside the box for real solutions for real-world, educational needs. From library subscription needs in Japan, to bringing technology to a small, rural school in Kenya via an inexpensive, Raspberry Pi, the key is cost effectiveness, well-produced educational materials, and viability. Dave brings that same approach to virtual reality. Bridging the gap between technology and the classroom will always be Dave's focus. Hailing from Canada and based in Japan, he ensures that educational needs remain a focus, first and always.

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With respect to VR, Dave has been in this industry since 2016. He assisted in the creation of the STEM modules created by Veative VR (now defunct), as well as their virtual tours. With a strong language learning background, he spearheaded the introduction of a derivative ELL course, created by an Asian company, into the platform, with the help and guidance of Dr. Andy Curtis. With deep connections to, and working relationships with, many of the leading companies within the realm of VR in education, Dave has a unique position within this sector. Some of the companies he has consulted, worked with, or built a rapport with include:

  • UNICEF, Lenovo, HTC, DPVR, Pico, Microsoft,Google
  • ClassVR, FutuClass, RedBoxVR, VRTY, Umety, Veative, VDEX
  • Engage, Discovery, Net Dragon, UltraLeap, Mimbus
  • InspiritVR, PIXO VR, Body Swaps, Arbor XR, Manage XR

    There are many more. The point is that no one can work in a silo within this industry, as content, hardware, platform, and management of all of these pieces needs to work in harmony. As a decades-long resident of Japan, Dave has a deep sense of the concept of harmony... 和 (wa).
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近江商人

Nestled in the heart of Shiga prefecture, our company proudly carries the entrepreneurial spirit of the Omi Shonin (近江商人) in its DNA. Like these legendary merchants who once traversed Japan from our very region, we embody the principle of "Sanpo Yoshi" (三方よし) - the philosophy that business should benefit the seller, the buyer, and society at large. This centuries-old wisdom forms the cornerstone of our modern business practices, seamlessly blending with the innovative drive inherited from my Canadian roots. Just as the Omi merchants bridged distant markets with their trade networks, our company serves as a cultural and economic bridge between East and West, combining the best of Japanese tradition and North American dynamism to create value in today's global marketplace.

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