May
Peaking with Philip Van Drunen! Business opportunity is everywhere!
Summary
In this episode of the Peaking Podcast, Wyatt Carr sits down with Philip Van Drunen — a self-described accidental entrepreneur and the founder of multiple ventures, including a company that builds interactive exhibits for children’s museums and Captional, a real-time captioning and translation platform for live events.
Philip shares his unconventional path into entrepreneurship, the creative challenges of designing engaging museum experiences, and how Captional is pushing the boundaries of multilingual communication in real time. The conversation explores the business models behind his ventures, the future of accessible tech at events, and his foray into the RV fiber industry — where he’s tackling the challenge of delivering high-speed internet to mobile communities.
Along the way, Philip opens up about the lessons he’s learned: the importance of storytelling in marketing, building a life that supports both innovation and family, and the mindset required to navigate multiple industries with curiosity and grit.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Philipp Van Drunen
01:25 The Journey of an Accidental Entrepreneur
05:10 Building Interactive Exhibits for Children’s Museums
12:37 The Business Model Behind Museum Projects
14:19 Innovating with Captional: Real-Time Captions and Translation
32:17 Future Prospects and Business Model of Captional
34:54 Enhancing Event Transcription and Translation
37:30 Diving into the RV Fiber Business
51:22 Innovating Internet Solutions for RV Parks
56:22 Entrepreneurial Lessons and Future Focus
Wyatt Carr
View all post: http://pagegroupsolutions.comWyatt Carr is a distinguished professional in the realm of technical staffing and human resources, currently based in Denver, Colorado. As the Vice President at The Page Group, Wyatt is pioneering the launch of a new staffing company, bringing his wealth of experience and leadership to the forefront. With a robust background from working at some of the largest staffing agencies in the US, including INSPYR Solutions and TEKsystems, Wyatt has excelled in roles from Recruiter to Delivery Director, managing large teams and complex recruitment operations for tech giants like Meta, Apple, Amazon, and ServiceNow. Wyatt's commitment extends beyond the corporate world; he is a passionate advocate for economic empowerment, volunteering as a Financial Mentor at CrossPurpose, Career Specialist with Us in Technology, and Business Advisor for the Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute. He also supports veterans through his role as a Career Specialist with Hire Heroes USA. His academic achievements include a Bachelor of Science from California Polytechnic University, where he also demonstrated leadership by holding various roles in student organizations, earning multiple awards for his contributions. Wyatt is known not only for his professional work but also for his dedication to learning, ethical leadership, and fitness. His combination of industry expertise, community involvement, and personal integrity makes him a standout figure in both business and social circles.
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