ViaVivo cultivates exceptional learning experiences by pushing the boundaries of technology to challenge learners, to assess performance deeply and provide insightful feedback, and to distribute learning when
and how it is needed.
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Austin Startup Innovates Next Generation Training
AUSTIN, TX – Sept 2, 2008 – ViaVivo, Inc. announced today that it will create and distribute advanced instructional simulations and serious games with a unique holistic design and delivery approach.
“I’m very excited about this opportunity to tackle a key challenge in the training industry,” says Joel Hobbs, ViaVivo’s President and CEO. “The technology has advanced so quickly, it has outpaced the ability of instructional designers and developers to take full advantage of the possibilities. While commercial game companies develop highly engaging productions, developers of training struggle to attain the same level of involvement, synthesis, and behavior change. As game development and training collide, we have a vast opportunity to forge a new medium that yields exceptional learning experiences.”
Hobbs previously served as President of Fusion Learning Systems, where he managed a global team of training designers and developers in creating K-12 and corporate training solutions in 12 languages. Prior to that he was a Creative Director on game titles such as Buzz Lightyear Learning for Disney Interactive.
“It’s going to be a formidable challenge. “ Hobbs says, “We needed to assemble an agile ‘dream team’ with instructional, creative and technical vision – and we are well on our way.” ViaVivo is co-founded by Laura James, formerly VP of Innovation and Adam Gretencord, formerly Director of Technology, at Fusion Learning Systems.
ViaVivo is headquartered in Austin Texas, with development partners and customers across the US, Latin America, and Asia. The company will offer custom content development services while developing revolutionary learning management and delivery technology to drive their next generation instructional simulations and games.
About ViaVivo, Inc.
ViaVivo cultivates exceptional learning experiences by pushing the boundaries of technology to challenge learners, to assess learner performance deeply and provide insightful feedback, and to distribute learning to the learner when and how they need it.
CONTACT: Joel Hobbs (512) 217-9970 joel.hobbs@viavivo.com
