After the switch to remote work, their days were suddenly limited to the four walls of a screen. Yet without a commute or the external stimulations of a busy office space, they were also losing the movement involved in all the tasks and responsibilities that used to be part of the regular flow of office life. Remote workers proved they could be productive from home. However, observant team leaders also saw something concerning: A hybrid tech landscape that wasn’t balancing the human needs of its workforce. When the shift to remote work happened almost overnight, we saw an incredible display of resourcefulness and flexibility on the part of many workers. Just as she was about to launch her cutting-edge mixed reality platform Breakthru, COVID-19 forced her plans to take a hard turn.
Designed to be a fully immersive experience for users that combined motion capture, gamification, and other emerging technologies, Breakthru simply had no room for growth in the early days of the pandemic.įounder Melissa Painter-innovation strategist, product creator, and mixed reality pioneer-understands very well how a plan can shift direction, no matter how well prepared for or executed. Like most startups, Breakthru’s path was marked by unexpected twists and pivots. The immersive well-being app that’s helping remote teams feel more centered, energized, and connected to their minds and bodies Melissa Painter: A diverse palette of work and experience
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