Justin O'Heir
Co-Founder & CTO at Art Gate VR- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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John O'Heir
If you want some one that can grow you company Justin is your man his work is art in the true form and gets the point across !!!!
Drew Dudley
Justin's work is consistently higher quality, more creative, and delivered faster and at a lower cost than other providers I have used. I look forward to working with him on a continuing basis in the future. He is among the finest designers I've had the chance to work with.
Hamza Khan
During his time with the Marketing & Design Team at the University of Toronto Scarborough's Department of Student Life, Justin was given the nickname "The Factory" in reference to his ability to turnaround professional design work rapidly. A one-man agency, Justin was relied upon to helm entire campaigns in which he would create designs, produce videos, take photographs and build websites. Friendly, accommodating, insanely talented and always willing to go the extra-mile, I would not hesitate to hire Justin for any marketing, design and new media projects.
John O'Heir
If you want some one that can grow you company Justin is your man his work is art in the true form and gets the point across !!!!
Drew Dudley
Justin's work is consistently higher quality, more creative, and delivered faster and at a lower cost than other providers I have used. I look forward to working with him on a continuing basis in the future. He is among the finest designers I've had the chance to work with.
Hamza Khan
During his time with the Marketing & Design Team at the University of Toronto Scarborough's Department of Student Life, Justin was given the nickname "The Factory" in reference to his ability to turnaround professional design work rapidly. A one-man agency, Justin was relied upon to helm entire campaigns in which he would create designs, produce videos, take photographs and build websites. Friendly, accommodating, insanely talented and always willing to go the extra-mile, I would not hesitate to hire Justin for any marketing, design and new media projects.
John O'Heir
If you want some one that can grow you company Justin is your man his work is art in the true form and gets the point across !!!!
Drew Dudley
Justin's work is consistently higher quality, more creative, and delivered faster and at a lower cost than other providers I have used. I look forward to working with him on a continuing basis in the future. He is among the finest designers I've had the chance to work with.
Hamza Khan
During his time with the Marketing & Design Team at the University of Toronto Scarborough's Department of Student Life, Justin was given the nickname "The Factory" in reference to his ability to turnaround professional design work rapidly. A one-man agency, Justin was relied upon to helm entire campaigns in which he would create designs, produce videos, take photographs and build websites. Friendly, accommodating, insanely talented and always willing to go the extra-mile, I would not hesitate to hire Justin for any marketing, design and new media projects.
John O'Heir
If you want some one that can grow you company Justin is your man his work is art in the true form and gets the point across !!!!
Drew Dudley
Justin's work is consistently higher quality, more creative, and delivered faster and at a lower cost than other providers I have used. I look forward to working with him on a continuing basis in the future. He is among the finest designers I've had the chance to work with.
Hamza Khan
During his time with the Marketing & Design Team at the University of Toronto Scarborough's Department of Student Life, Justin was given the nickname "The Factory" in reference to his ability to turnaround professional design work rapidly. A one-man agency, Justin was relied upon to helm entire campaigns in which he would create designs, produce videos, take photographs and build websites. Friendly, accommodating, insanely talented and always willing to go the extra-mile, I would not hesitate to hire Justin for any marketing, design and new media projects.
Credentials
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Oculus Launchpad
Oculus VRSep, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Google Digital Garage
GoogleAug, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
YC Startup School
Y Combinator
Experience
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Art Gate
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Canada
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Retail Art Dealers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder & CTO
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May 2019 - Present
- Co-Founded & developed the leading virtual reality based metaverse platform for the art world- Provided leadership, vision, & technical knowledge to a small team of developers driving product velocity up 85%- Established global partnerships with technology leaders including: Meta, Unity3D, Laravel Forge, & AmazonImplemented event based business model & tools to initiate a 45% increase in MMR- Achieved a 60% tax credit return on R&D investments from Canadian government via SR&ED program
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Cygnus Sprints
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Principal
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Jun 2022 - Present
Executive Principal for a global on-demand solutions group disrupting how advisory gets done. Cygnus Sprints are short focused engagements with recognized experts that re-energize business and quickly deliver intelligence, change, and future results. Seven On-Demand Solutions for a Complex World, Big Challenges & Future Directions, with a Difference. Powered by the Grey Swan Guild a 5000+ network of professionals across the world identifying and solving global issues. https://www.greyswanguild.org/cygnusprints
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SALT XC
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Canada
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Advertising Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Technology Consultant
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May 2022 - Present
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Senior Director, Technology
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Jul 2021 - May 2022
Leading the research & development of products for Salt XC and clients including Anheuser Busch, Kraft Heinz, Microsoft, Xbox, RBC, & PointsBet. As we grow together I'm excited to bring innovative technologies to life with an innovative and fast growing company. Some of our products have been highlighted in strategy magazine:https://strategyonline.ca/2021/03/09/salt-xc-is-expanding-into-the-u-s/https://strategyonline.ca/2022/04/01/rewriting-the-playbook/
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Technology Consultant
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Nov 2020 - Jul 2021
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Tech Consultant
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May 2019 - Jul 2020
I help businesses establish a vision and roadmap for their technical journey. I build efficient and effective infastructure for cutting edge development teams. I work with some of the biggest brands in the world to create innovative and engaging platforms. I help businesses establish a vision and roadmap for their technical journey. I build efficient and effective infastructure for cutting edge development teams. I work with some of the biggest brands in the world to create innovative and engaging platforms.
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Cofounder & VP of Product
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Oct 2015 - May 2019
● Co-founded Sessions X, Canada's first multi-platform 4K, HDR & VR-enabled music destination sessionsx.com● Established global strategic partnerships that acted as output partners including Google, Samsung, AT&T, & Comcast● Developed relationships with Google securing a global technology, content, & distribution partnership● Through creative vision, various applications, & interviews, selected as first Canadian Google Jump Start creator● Managed platform development including apps for web, mobile, tablet, Smart TV, Smart refrigerator, & patent-pending VR technology● Created & managed all budgets associated with technology & content creation for Sessions X● Increased content catalogue by 125% by filming over 70 diverse artists in multiple locations as a producer, on time, & on budget
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Founder
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May 2012 - Sep 2015
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Itibiti Ventures Inc.
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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U/X Design Lead
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Jan 2013 - Oct 2014
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Intertainment Media Inc.
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Canada
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Creative & User Experience (U/X) designer
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Jun 2010 - Jan 2013
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University of Toronto
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Lead Designer
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May 2009 - May 2010
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Graphic Designer/Web Designer/Database Developer
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Jul 2005 - Aug 2007
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Education
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2006 - 2011
University of Toronto
B.A., New Media Studies/Studio -
2009 - 2010
Centennial College
Joint Program with UofT, New Media Studies
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