Erik Muendel
CEO | Founder | Entrepreneur | Creator
- Role
- Board Member at Act For Alexandria
- Location
- Alexandria, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Erik Muendel
Erik is a lifelong entrepreneur, creative technologist, and inventor passionate about blending art, technology, and the human experience. For over two decades, he has found and led multiple businesses and organizations focused on immersive marketing, creative technology, and community-driven ventures.As the Founder and former CEO of Brightline Interactive, Erik built one of the industry’s most respected experiential technology firms, delivering award-winning activations to Fortune 500 companies, sports teams, entertainers, and global brands. In 2022, Erik sold Brightline Interactive to The Glimpse Group (VRAR), completing a 20-year entrepreneurial chapter. Today, Erik is consulting with Sector 5 Digital a subsidiary of The Glimpse Group that is responsible for Brightline’s patented “Pose With” augmented reality technology which was first deployed in 2017 for Coca Cola and their sponsorship of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Global Trophy Tour. Erik believes creativity, media and technology can drive business success when combined with storytelling and a deep understanding of customer behaviors. Throughout his career, Erik has been fortunate to collaborate with some of the world’s most recognizable brands, from AT & T to Disney to the Dallas Cowboys to national nonprofits and technology innovators. Erik is also the owner of ESP Tea and Coffee, an eclectic coffee house and community hub in Old Town Alexandria, VA and is a partner at Galactic Panther an Art Gallery and Micro-Venue also located in Old Town Alexandria. ESP and Galactic Panther reflect Erik\'s passion for music, art, and cultural experiences while serving as creative incubators for emerging artists, musicians, and entrepreneurs.Specialties: Experiential Marketing | Creative Technology | Business Development | Brand Strategy | Community Engagement | Immersive Experiences | Entrepreneurship | Consulting | Creative Direction
Experience
Board Member
Jan 2022 — Present · Alexandria, VA, US
Education
James Madison University
BS, Political Science, Computer Science
1992 — 1996
Skills
- Storytelling
- Storyboarding
- Crm
- Mobile Marketing
- Gesture Recognition
- SEO
- Mentoring
- Leadership Development
- Video Production
- Digital Media
- Touch Interfaces
- Photography
- Strategic Communications
- Hair Care
- Social Machines
- Integrated Marketing
- New Media
- Creative Services
- Social Media
- Innovation
- Strategy
- Creative Direction
- Amplification
- Web Design
- Interactive Advertising
- User Experience
- Touch Screens
- Marketing Strategy
- Client Relationship Building
- Corporate Branding
- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing Experience
- User Interface Design
- Digital Media Integration
- Broadcast
- Creative Strategy
- Leadership
- Innovation Consulting
- Multimedia
- Brand Awareness
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