First-time honoree lands at number 3 in the Sports sector
Palo Alto, CA (February 16, 2016) – It was announced today that STRIVR Labs Inc. has officially made the list as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2016. The virtual reality leader has been recognized for excellence in training athletes with virtual reality and has been placed at number 3 on the list in the Sports sector.
Most Innovative Companies is one of Fast Company’s most significant and highly anticipated editorial efforts of the year. To produce the 2016 list, the magazine’s editors spent a full year gathering and analyzing data on companies around the globe. The result is a collection of remarkable organizations that are truly disrupting business-as-usual across the world.
Founded in February 2015, STRIVR has quickly established itself as the premiere VR sports training platform for professional and college athletes, with a rapidly expanding roster of 23 organizations and universities that includes the Arizona Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, Stanford University, Clemson University, Washington Capitals, and the Washington Wizards, among others.
In December, STRIVR partnered with Visa, Bank Of America, and the New England Patriots to create an exclusive game day VR experience that allowed fans to travel inside the game and see the Patriots practice through the eyes of a player, step inside the Patriots’ facilities, and stand on the 50-yard line at Gillette Stadium.
They have also recently created a fully immersive and interactive experience in partnership with Madison Square Garden and the New York Rangers, allowing fans the opportunity to “step into the skates” of a Rangers goalie and block game-like shots from real New York Rangers players in a virtual Madison Square Garden.
The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.
Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies issue (March 2016) is now available online at www.fastcompany.com/MIC as well as in app form via iTunes, and on newsstands beginning February 23rd.
About STRIVR Labs Inc.:
Founded in February 2015, STRIVR Labs Inc. is the premiere VR sports training platform for professional and college athletes, with a rapidly expanding roster of 23 organizations and universities including the Arizona Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, Stanford University, Clemson University, Washington Capitals, and the Washington Wizards. In addition to VR engineering expertise and two PHD’s of Psychology, STRIVR’s team has extensive experience in sports at all levels, including former Super Bowl Champions and NCAA D1 All-Americans, with advisers that also include a Head Coach and NFL team President. With this experience comes a deep understanding of how athletes train and how they get better. At the core, STRIVR is a team of athletes and coaches using science and technology to help each other improve.
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http://www.strivrlabs.com/