boaz ashkenazy

chief executive officer

About

Boaz Ashkenazy is currently the Founder and CEO of SimplyAugmented a mobile augmented reality platform designed for enterprise sales reps that help them engage with their customers in unique ways and drives new business opportunity. Prior to SimplyAugmented, Boaz co-founded Studio 216, one of the first digital agencies to embrace and develop virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality solutions for architects and real estate professionals. Boaz is a dynamic entrepreneur, speaker and writer who for the last ten years has been dedicated to examining and envisioning the future of immersive technologies. He has been featured in Newsweek, BBC News, Digital Trends, NBC News, and Geekwire. He has also been a lecturer at the University of Washington College of Built Environments and has sat on the board of directors for Arcade Magazine.

Country

united states

City

seattle

Industry

computer software

Skill

architectural design, design research, adobe creative suite, sketchup, indesign, animation, graphic design, photoshop, sustainability, photography, illustrator, architecture, rendering, video editing, videography, 3d rendering, art, video production, architectural illustration, sustainable design, comprehensive planning, film production, submittals, mixed use, leadership in energy and environmental design, marketing, motion graphics, architectures, revit

Experience

co-founder

studio/216

2006-1 - 2017-10 · 11 yrs 10 mos

Studio 216 is an immersive technology agency specializing in virtual and mixed reality for commercial real estate providers. Our award winning immersive media, visualization, and mobile applications tell unique stories of place across the world. With a process inspired and informed by our unique blend of architecture, real estate, gaming, and software, we bring the built and unbuilt environment to life. We think big, take chances and break down barriers in order to craft unforgettable virtual experiences. We tirelessly push boundaries to produce marketing technology that drive sales, accelerates lease-up, and maximizes ROI.

lecturer

university of washington

2004-1 - 2010-6 · 6 yrs 6 mos

Subjects include, architectural representation, film and architecture, design studio.

chief executive officer

simplyaugmented

2017-12 - Present · 8 yrs 10 mos

Simply Augmented is a mobile first augmented reality platform that improves the effectiveness of enterprise sales reps.

board of directors

arcade

2010-9 - 2013-9 · 3 yrs 1 mo

ARCADE is a Seattle-based nonprofit that creates opportunities – in print, online, in the community – for sharing ideas about design, culture and the built environment. We publish a quarterly magazine; host events and provide a curated calendar of Northwest design and art happenings. Aiming to strengthen connections between various creative groups and design disciplines, we invite all to participate and collectively add to the greater whole.