Vilde Wettergreen bought into drones the identical means her firm did: by pure happenstance.
However Vilde and her firm, Immerse Optics, are making a robust impression on the drone business. Vilde Wettergreen is the C.E.O. of Immerse Optics, a Norwegian firm that began by making masks to create an immersive movie-watching expertise out of your cellphone. Nonetheless, after receiving buyer suggestions and inspiration–together with studying that drone pilots have been utilizing their product as an FPV software– the corporate entered the drone sector.
Vilde Wettergreen joined Immerse Optics quickly after.
In 2021, the corporate launched the DroneMask and has not too long ago advanced by including the DroneMask 2 into their lineup of merchandise. We reviewed the DroneMask 2, which you’ll be able to take a look at right here.
Vilde mentioned that this shut buyer suggestions loop is her favourite a part of the job.“I like sending our product to totally different folks within the drone business and listening to their ideas about it,” she mentioned.“We bought numerous good responses and I do consider we’re the one FPV resolution for digicam drones which is de facto, actually cool.”
Vilde Wettergreen went to the Norwegian College of Science and Know-how, the place she earned a bachelor’s in psychology and a Grasp’s of Science from the Faculty of Entrepreneurship. And whereas she is new to the drone business, she is not any stranger to the world of VR and operating a enterprise.
Vilde Wettergreen shares extra about Immerse Optics, DroneMask, and the way she grew to become a CEO (be aware this interview has been edited for readability and magnificence).
Caroline Dobrez: Changing into a CEO is not any straightforward feat. Are you able to inform me somewhat about your background and what led you to Immerse Optics?
Vilde Wettergreen: I’ve a bachelor’s diploma in psychology. Earlier than I began my grasp’s diploma, I began an organization, referred to as Fornix, which is devoted to harnessing the potential of digital actuality publicity remedy to handle psychological well being challenges.
I believe it’s so thrilling to be part of the journey and construct one thing as an entrepreneur and see how far we are able to take it. I really feel like, each the entrepreneurship and the spirit round working in such a small and versatile firm and scaling it up with immersive know-how. One of these work has been frequent all through my profession.
Caroline Dobrez: That’s very cool. Are you able to stroll us by way of a day within the life as CEO of Immerse Optics?
Vilde Wettergreen: Immerse Optics, began in 2016 after which they labored throughout the film market after which the VR market, and I began in 2021 and launched the product throughout the drone market, which is a drone masks. At present, my day is various. I do numerous follow-up with my consultants and test in with my two group members. We’re a extremely small group.
Additionally, it’s numerous technique planning and numerous speaking to prospects and influencers within the drone business. We have now used it lots as a result of they provide us nice suggestions on our product for different updates. We keep forward of what folks need and the place the business is heading.
Caroline Dobrez: Are you able to discuss somewhat bit about your product, The DroneMask? I do know it has an attention-grabbing backstory…
Vilde Wettergreen: After going to the movie show in 2016, the founders have been impressed to recreate the expertise on smartphones so they might have the identical cinematic expertise wherever at any time. That was the MovieMask.
However then some YouTubers ordered the MagiMask. They used it for drone flying they usually posted their evaluations on YouTube. And instantly in a single month, we had $70,000 in our internet retailer and we have been like, the place is that this coming from? And it was really from the YouTube evaluations. So it was really the shoppers who found us and helped us enter the drone business.
Caroline Dobrez: Discuss listening to prospects’ suggestions. That’s unbelievable. Are you into drones? Do you fly drones in any respect?
Vilde Wettergreen: I hadn’t flown a drone till I began at Immerse Optics, however now I’ve tried and I believe it’s actually enjoyable. I carry a drone after I’m on trip. So, I’m going to Rondane, which is a nationwide nature park, in Norway. I intend to carry my drone. I’ve the DJI Mini 2 and the DroneMask, in fact. The DroneMask works with nearly all digicam drones, so long as you could have the RC and one controller that makes use of your cellphone.
Caroline Dobrez: So, is it secure to say the DJI Mini 2 is your favourite drone?
Vilde Wettergreen: To date, sure. I actually need to strive the brand new drones just like the Mavic 3. The DJI Mini 2 is my favourite drone because it’s straightforward to carry round and journey and to get it with the drama.
Caroline Dobrez: When you might fly your Mini wherever on the earth, the place would you fly it?
Vilde Wettergreen: I believe certainly one of my favourite locations on the earth is in Norway. I might like to see the Northern lights. I believe that might be magical. That’s my dream and I believe I can notice it quickly as properly.
Caroline Dobrez: Do you could have any recommendation for somebody who needs to get into the drone business or begin their very own enterprise?
Vilde Wettergreen: Crucial is all the time to know your prospects and to know which market you might be concentrating on first. So actually, perceive their ache factors and give attention to both. When you’re going to be in a B2C enterprise you could focus in the marketplace. I really feel it is crucial when beginning one thing after which you’ll be able to develop additional. However I really feel just like the deep data of your buyer is a very powerful.
And don’t be afraid to speak to folks within the business to share your concepts and get suggestions on it. I really feel that’s so helpful and in addition it’s necessary simply to belief your self.
Vilde Wettergreen: And I really feel like everybody within the drone group may be very welcoming. So, I really feel similar to reaching out whether or not it’s an Influencer, YouTuber, or someone locally, they’re actually useful.
You may join with Vilde Wttergreen through electronic mail at vilde@dronemask.com / vilde@immerseoptics.com and through LinkedIn
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