Internships as Stepping Stones for Entrepreneurship

Why Mark Cuban and venture funds invested $40M+ in this VR company

While most VR companies chase the metaverse dream, Virtuix built something people can buy today. Their omni-directional treadmill delivers 360-degree movement in VR and generates real revenue from real customers.

With the consumer-targeted Omni One shipping and defense contracts expanding, they're positioned to capture multiple billion-dollar markets simultaneously.

• 📈 $18M+ revenue generated across commercial and consumer products

• 🌱 Quarterly revenue grew 4x in the past fiscal year

• 🎖️ Defense market entry with U.S. Air Force training collaboration

• 🏆 32 patents (24 issued, 8 pending) protecting core hardware and software

• 🤝 $40M+ invested by Mark Cuban and top-tier venture funds

“The OMT system is set to revolutionize the military training landscape.” — Adrian Sinclair, COO at US Air Force YokoWERX

HISTORICAL GROWTH & PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.

Internships as Stepping Stones for Entrepreneurship

My path from intern to entrepreneur was heavily influenced by my early experiences. Internships weren’t just about gaining work experience; they became my training ground for entrepreneurship. Eventually, when I started my own company, I made sure to structure our internship programs to empower aspiring entrepreneurs.

1. Learn Business Fundamentals: Internships expose you to essential business operations—marketing, management, finance, and innovation. Pay close attention to these areas, as they are the backbone of entrepreneurship.

2. Build a Network: Your internship is a prime opportunity to build relationships. The connections you establish with mentors and colleagues can later become business partners, investors, or advisors.

3. Spot Opportunities: Keep your eyes open for industry challenges or gaps. Many successful startups arise from interns identifying unmet needs during their internship experiences.

4. Practice Problem-Solving: Use your internship to hone your problem-solving skills. Suggest improvements, experiment with ideas, and take initiative. These entrepreneurial behaviors will become second nature.

5. Take Risks Safely: Internships provide a risk-free environment to test entrepreneurial ideas. Offer suggestions or innovations and learn from the responses without personal financial risk.

By treating your internship as entrepreneurial training, you’re preparing yourself for a confident, innovative, and successful business future.

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In this episode of Career Hack, Brandon Amoroso sits down with Kevin Johnson, Senior Talent Recruiter at Caylent, to explore the dynamic world of recruitment and career growth. With over 25 years of experience and a journey through explosive company growth, Kevin shares invaluable insights on building talent pipelines, leveraging AI in hiring, and the importance of networking for job seekers. Tune in to discover actionable strategies to stand out in today’s job market!

Here’s What You’ll Learn:

📈 How to scale hiring during explosive company growth

🤝 Why networking and referrals are essential for landing jobs

🤖 How AI is transforming the recruitment process

🎯 Key tips for standing out as a job seeker in competitive markets

📚 How to build experience and overcome entry-level barriers

🌍 Why building a talent pipeline is critical for recruiters and candidates

🎓 The power of internships and early career planning for success

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