23. From Cold Emails to Hot Commodities

10/05/2022 48 min Episodio 23
23. From Cold Emails to Hot Commodities

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This week's incredible guest is Ashley Crowder, Founder and CEO of VNTANA. VNTANA democratizes the use of 3D models to create AR/VR experiences using patented technology to standardize shape files of all kinds, opening up the world of 3D to many different industries. From partnerships with luxury fashion brands to collaborations with Meta (Facebook), VNTANA is doing it all. Ashley tells me about her journey into 3D modeling, her love of STEM, and the time she cold emailed Mark Cuban for investment. Episode Resources:https://techcrunch.com/2021/11/04/mark-cuban-and-former-oculus-ceo-back-3d-e-commerce-startup-vntana/ https://www.reuters.com/technology/3d-ads-come-facebook-instagram-step-toward-metaverse-2022-03-24/ https://www.voguebusiness.com/companies/women-still-struggle-to-access-vc-funds-what-needs-to-change