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North Dakota startup awarded $200,000, becomes semifinalist for $1 million grant
North Dakota startup receives national recognition, becomes eligible for $1M prize
ND Startup Be More Colorful Joins Elite Nationwide Cohort through SETDA Emerging Partners Program
Sunsetting The Old CareerViewXR Site
Be More Colorful’s Year Before Christmas
VR Holiday News & Deals
Be More Colorful Receives TechND’s Premier Tech Business Award
Meta Quest 2 (Oculus Quest 2) Review
The Year’s Marketplace for Kids Comes to a Close
Three Ways CVXR is Helping ND’s Workforce
Our BMC Summer Internship Experience
North Dakota CTE’s Professional Development Conference
EduTech Demo Day
The Big Workforce Problem We’re Solving with CVXR
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LUMIN Schools Receives Grant Valued at $100,000 to Fund VR Career Exploration
LUMIN Schools, a local system of seven schools serving grades K-8 greater Milwaukee-area, was one of the recipients of this year’s CareerViewXR Production Grant. This funding will allow LUMIN to have access to CareerViewXR’s immersive career exploration platform during the 2024-2025 school year, bringing the job site to the classroom through web-based tours and companion virtual reality (VR) videos.
Press Release by LUMIN Schools - Urban Milwaukee (3/27/24)
🎧Brewing Education: VR in the Classroom
This week we are so excited to share our conversation with Karen Berntson from CareerViewXR/Be More Colorful! We discuss what this company is doing to bring virtual reality into North Dakota classrooms to help with field trips and career exploration. VR enthusiasts (or those who want to learn more), this one's for you!
Podcast by Amy Grinsteinner & Sarah Crossingham - Brewing Education (3/28/24)
How HTC VIVE Helped to Deploy XR Devices in North Dakota Classrooms
In early February, following the successful launch of the Vision Pro rocket, CareerViewXR, an emerging immersive edtech startup, spearheaded a statewide initiative providing over 300 HTC VIVE VR headsets and accompanying immersive learning software to schools across North Dakota.
Article by Rory Greener - XR Today (3/6/24)
🎧EdTech Startup Showcase: CareerViewXR creators Katie and Matt Chaussee on learning experiences powered by augmented and virtual reality
Katie and Matt Chaussee, founders of Be More Colorful and creators of CareerViewXR, are our guests for this episode. They share the story of their company's founding and how it is changing workplace and education experiences.
Podcast by Scott Schuette - BE Podcast Network (02/28/24)
🎧Main Street: VR Education Boost & Cultural Insights in North Dakota w/ Lura, Isern
CareerViewXR, in collaboration with HTC VIVE, has donated 300 VR headsets to North Dakota's secondary schools for CTE Month, aiming to revolutionize education through workforce development and immersive technology
Podcast by Craig Blumenshine - Prairie Public (2/14/24)
All Middle and High Schools in North Dakota to Receive Virtual Reality Headsets
In a first-of-its kind statewide initiative, immersive edtech startup CareerViewXR will donate more than 300 virtual reality headsets to public and private secondary schools to make immersive learning more accessible across the state of North Dakota.
Press Release by CareerViewXR - Yahoo Finance (2/1/24)
Kentucky Department of Education’s Monumental VR Deployment
Dr. Shannon Putman Ph.D, an esteemed special education teacher and VR expert with over a decade of classroom experience, spearheaded this remarkable project. Starting with just 50 Oculus Gos and growing to 2,450 Meta Quest 2s, she has paved the way for the future of VR education across the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Press Release - ManageXR (1/18/24)
🎥Yas Queen — ND-Based Company In National Education Innovation Spotlight
It’s been called the Pulitzer prize of education innovation. And a Dakota-based firm is getting attention for making the shortlist of semifinalists for the million-dollar Yass Prize. Be More Colorful is a virtual reality company that works to bring students into workplaces across the state without ever leaving the classroom. Among their products is a workplace immersion experience that pulls from a library of different professions.
News Segment by Emily Welker - KVRR (12/18/24)
Innovation, Perseverance, & Success: The Be More Colorful Story
Imagine a life with steady-paying jobs, a comfortable house, and a lake place—the epitome of the American dream. Now, envision taking a leap into the unknown, giving up these securities for a vision fueled by innovation and passion. This was the path chosen by Matt and Katie Chaussee, the founders of Be More Colorful. Their journey is a tale of courage, resilience, and unwavering commitment, marked by facing uncertainties, financial struggles, and the need to continually pivot, all while raising two young children.
Article by Brady Drake - Fargo INC. (12/8/23)
🎥 Professional Lunch with Ricot Aladin: A Cooler Way To Explore Careers
Matt and Katie started the company in 2016, creating interactive virtual tours and virtual reality (VR) experiences for anything from residential real estate to products, to travel and tourism. It did not take long for them to get noticed by ND Workforce Development, ND CTE, and companies in their recruiting efforts.
Podcast by Ricot Aladin (12/6/23)
🎧Rebel Educator Podcast: Permissionless Education with Matt Chaussee
Matt is here to share with us about his company’s work and how it’s revolutionizing education. Join us for this wonderful conversation about permissionless learning and empowering students to explore diverse careers paths in an ever-evolving landscape.
Podcast by Tanya Sheckley - BE Podcast Network (11/24/23)
🎧De Facto Leaders Podcast: Accessible career exploration in K-12 education
What if we had a way to bring career exploration TO students so they could explore their interests in an accessible, non-threatening way? With some of the new technology coming down the pipeline, it may be more possible that people think. That’s why I had Matt Chaussee from Be More Colorful on “De Facto Leaders” for a special bonus episode to talk about innovative companies that are impacting K-12 education in a positive way.
Podcast by Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan - BE Podcast Network (11/15/23)
North Dakota Spotlight: Closing the Digital Skill Gap and Expanding Access
The partnership between North Dakota Small Organized Schools and Be More Colorful has transformed North Dakota’s career exploration for students through the power of virtual reality.
Article by Rural Schools Collaborative (11/13/23)
🎧#PrincipalPLN Podcast: Sustainability in EdTech Innovation with Matt Chaussee of Be More Colorful
Today, Ross Romano, host of The Authority Podcast, speaks with Matt Chausee. Matt is the CEO of Be More Colorful, an immersive media production studio whose platform, CareerViewXR, provides students and adult career seekers across the country with an unprecedented opportunity to experience real-world careers through virtual reality technology.
Podcast by Ross Romano - BE Podcast Network (11/12/23)
🎧Transformative Principal Podcast: Be More Colorful’s Yass Prize Journey with CareerViewXR Entrepreneurship with Matthew Chaussee
Matt Chaussee is the CEO of Be More Colorful, a Midwest-based immersive media production studio whose platform, CareerViewXR, is rapidly gaining national attention. Matt, along with his wife (and company owner) Katie, lead an innovative team of creatives who are laser focused on making career exploration affordable, accessible, and fun!
Podcast by Jethro Jones - BE Podcast Network (11/5/23)
🎧What's On Your Mind: A Fargo business up for a national prize...and previewing the debate
Host Scott Hennen interviews Be More Colorful's Co-Founder Matthew Chaussee about CareerViewXR and being named semifinalists for the prestigious Yass Prize. Interview begins at 52:20.
Radio Segment by Scott Hennen - WZFG The Flag (11/7/23)
🎥Valley News Now - Be More Colorful - CareerViewXR - Matthew Chaussee
Matthew Chaussee of Be More Colorful is featured on Valley News Now. He discusses the CareerViewXR platform and the Yass Prize competition with host Jessie Aamodt. Jessie tries a CareerViewXR experience live on the show.
News segment by Jessie Aamodt - Valley News Live (10/31/23)
🎥Fargo-based educational virtual reality program vying for $1 million national prize
SETDA announced its 10th annual cohort of Emerging Partners. These startups were selected through a competitive application process and will be introduced during SETDA’s annual Emerging Trends Forum in early June.
News Segment by Jay Dahl - WDAY (10/30/23)
Be More Colorful advances in Yass Prize contest
Be More Colorful, the Fargo-based company behind the CareerViewXR career exploration platform, has been named a semifinalist for the 2023 Yass Prize, an award that recognizes and rewards innovative approaches to education. Be More Colorful will receive a $200,000 grant, positioning the company to vie for the coveted $1 million Yass Prize next month.
Article by Angie Wieck, Helmut Schmidt, Tammy Swift, and David Olson - InForum (10/28/23)
33 Semifinalists Vie for $1 Million Yass Prize
Following the inaugural Yass Summit, a diverse group of 33 Semifinalists for the $1 million Yass Prize were announced, while a major new organization was unveiled to meet the needs of a growing movement of transformational education providers.
Press Release by the Yass Foundation for Education (10/11/23)
ND CTE Adds CareerViewXR to RUReady.ND.gov
The North Dakota Department of Career and Technical Education (NDCTE) is excited to announce a groundbreaking statewide initiative aimed at revolutionizing career exploration for students through its existing RUReady.ND career exploration platform.
Press Release by North Dakota Career and Technical Education (9/26/23)
64 Competitors for Million Dollar Prize Announced
Sixty-four education providers, including a diverse array of schools, community organizations and education technology providers, were named Quarterfinalists for the 2023 Yass Prize today during a live event from Washington, DC.
Press Release by the Yass Foundation for Education (9/14/23)
🎧The Practicality of VR Podcast Ep8: Career Exploration for the Classroom
In this episode, the SVP of Research at the Extended Reality Association (XRA) and the CEO of Be More Colorful explore the transformative impact of XR technologies in classrooms, focusing on how developers, educators, and stakeholders can leverage its potential to enhance learning experiences.
Podcast by HTC VIVE, Bob Cooney (7/26/23)
The Future of Education with XR, at ISTELive2023
HTC VIVE’s collaboration with CareerViewXR enables students and job seekers to break down the barriers, diving into immersive 360 learning experiences on VIVE Focus 3 and shadowing professionals including registered nurses, paramedics, diesel technicians, and more to expand their industry-specific knowledge in a safe and accessible way.
Article by VIVE Team (7/19/23)
SETDA Names Startups Selected for 2023 Cohort of Emerging Partners
SETDA announced its 10th annual cohort of Emerging Partners. These startups were selected through a competitive application process and will be introduced during SETDA’s annual Emerging Trends Forum in early June.
Press Release by SETDA (5/17/23)
🎧The Jay Thomas Show: Patrick Kirby interviews Matt Chaussee
Guest Host Patrick Kirby interviews guests including Dayna Del Val, Josey Balenger, Matt Chausse, Logan Komanetz and Brian Bestge. Interview begins at 1:02:40
Radio Segment by Patrick Kirby - WDAY (5/9/23)
🎧News & Views with Joel Heitkamp: Mike Seminary interviews Matt and Katie Chaussee, and Bob Heitkamp
Mike Seminary is guest-hosting for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined in the studio by Matt and Katie Chaussee, as well as Bob Heitkamp on the phone.
Radio Segment by Mike Seminary - KFGO (3/17/23)
🎧Mike Seminary & Friends Podcast: Kids Seeing and Experiencing Their Future
Their first “payment” was admission to a pumpkin patch and free pumpkins. Be More Colorful, a virtual reality agency, is working to help students learn about job opportunities in North Dakota by experiencing those jobs through a headset.
Podcast by Mike Seminary - Mike Seminary & Friends (3/15/23)
🎧The Job Pod S2 Ep12: Experience the Work Place with Be More Colorful
Be More Colorful CEO and Co-founder Matt Chausse and Job Service North Dakota Team Lead Nicole Wischnak join Dusty to discuss how Be More Colorful is providing deeper insight into in demand careers across North Dakota..
Podcast by Dusty Hillebrand - ND Job Service's The Job Pod (2/22/23)
🎧The Chris Berg Show: 1/24/23
CEO Matt Chaussee chats with radio host Chris Berg and guest Kent Busek about using CareerViewXR to combact workforce issues. Interview begins at 18:24.
Radio Segment by Chris Berg - WZFG The Flag (1/24/23)
North Dakota Development Fund approves $870K for Q4 2022
The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced today that two companies were approved for a total of $870,000 in loan funds through the North Dakota Development Fund (NDDF) during the fourth quarter of 2022.
Article by North Dakota Dept. of Commerce (1/18/23)
Fargo’s Be More Colorful partners with Job Service North Dakota to produce, offer virtual reality job experiences
Be More Colorful, a virtual reality firm which produces a variety of job shadow simulations, has teamed up with Job Service North Dakota to offer their services to Job Service clients.
Article by Angie Wieck, Thomas Evanella, Helmut Schmidt, and Tammy Swift - InForum (7/29/22)
Career Exploration - Matt Chaussee & Katie Chaussee
Be authentic, inspire creativity, support community, celebrate collaboration and love learning. These are the five core values of Matt and Katie Chaussee's virtual reality production studio, Be More Colorful.
Article by Faces of Fargo Magazine (2022)
Fargo's Be More Colorful receives LIFT Loan from Department of Commerce
Be More Colorful, a Fargo-based virtual reality studio which has created its own job shadowing platform, was chosen as a recipient for a LIFT loan from the North Dakota Department of Commerce.
Article by Thomas Evanella - InForum (3/31/22)
🎧The Coffee Club: 1/17/22
Matt Chaussee from Be More Colorful is a guest on Paul and Janae's Small Business Spotlight during the Coffee Club Hour.
Radio Segment by Paul Bougie and Janae White - WDAY Radio (1/17/22)
Fargo-developed CareerViewXR offering new level of immersion to career discovery
Created by Be More Colorful, a virtual reality agency housed in NDSU's Research and Technology Park, the CareerViewXR platform aims to revolutionize how students explore career paths.
Article by Thomas Evanella - InForum (12/24/21)
Greater FM EDC launches virtual community tour
The Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation has launched what it says is the region’s first virtual community tour to support regional workforce recruitment.
Article by InForum (5/30/21)
Students and more turing to VR to find a career during COVID-19
A business is offering a way for high school students to explore future careers without having to leave their home. By implementing virtual reality, Be More Colorful is performing virtual tours that students can access on their smartphone or laptop.
Article by Kevin Wallevand - InForum (4/20/20)
Turkey on busy Fargo street finds a friend in colorful car...and follows it for blocks
Some call the bird a nuisance. Many morning drivers along 13th Avenue South have to dodge and brake to avoid it. But one driver has had the most unique encounter of all. Matt Chaussee drives the route nearly every day, but recently, the morning commute got weird in a hurry.
Article by Kevin Wallevand - InForum (11/08/19)
New Developments in Virtual Reality Come to Fargo-Moorhead
As I walked inside from Broadway that dreary, overcast early evening, I was unaware I was about to see some amazing sights without ever having to leave my seat. I was entering “Be More Colorful,” a Fargo virtual reality firm that had just turned one year old on August 1st.
Article by HPR (8/23/17)
Fargo Couple Creates Virtual Reality Media Company
Matt and Katie Chaussee truly believe that providing high-quality media engages and connects people. For that reason, Matt and Katie co-founded Be More Colorful, a Fargo-based VR company.
Article by Emerging Prairie (2017)
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