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Tiny Little Victories Podcast: Inside the box with the Holoconnects CEO

André Smith shares how Holoconnects uses holograms to foster human connections in healthcare, hospitality, and beyond.

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Season 3, Ep. 22

Thursday, August 29, 2024

Help me, André Smith, you’re my only hope”. Nothing is more iconic than the most famous hologram of all time—Star Wars, when Princess Leia was projected through R2D2, pleading for help from Obi-Wan Kenobi.

In this show, we explore the power of holograms and how they can create more human connections. André Smith, co-founder and CEO of Holoconnects, shares how his company is making Holo technology user-friendly.

Their Holoboxes are used in leading hotel chains for guest check-in and healthcare facilities like Crescent Regional Hospital in Dallas, Texas, which uses a Holobox to ensure patients in underserved areas have access to doctors. The company recently partnered with the UN to elevate the voices of people in emergency situations organized by CERF.

André shares his story of the journey to create their incredible Holobox in a way that keeps the human connection alive.

In the episode “Inside the Box with André Smith,” André Smith, co-founder and CEO of Holoconnects, shares the fascinating journey behind the creation and impact of Holobox technology. Smith explores how holographic solutions can foster deeper human connections, citing examples across multiple industries. He highlights Holobox’s role in sectors like hospitality, where the technology streamlines guest check-ins in major hotel chains. Another critical application discussed is in healthcare, with Crescent Regional Hospital in Dallas using Holobox to connect patients in underserved areas to healthcare professionals, ensuring they receive the necessary medical care remotely.

The conversation delves into Holoconnects’ collaboration with the UN’s CERF, using holography to amplify voices in crisis situations. Smith emphasizes how the Holobox’s design and user experience aim to prioritize human interaction, rather than allowing the technology to overshadow the connection itself.

This episode intertwines technology, storytelling, and a humanistic approach, showing how holography isn’t just a futuristic gimmick but a tool for genuine, practical use cases. Smith’s insights also touch on the future of holographic technology and how Holoconnects envisions expanding its applications into education and beyond.

Overall, the podcast provides a compelling glimpse into the real-world functionality and emotional power of holographic communication, balancing cutting-edge tech with an ethos of human connection.

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