“Michael Kolchesky and Visual Solutions 360: Innovation at the Heart of La Marne”
By Oanh LE
Published on August 12, 2024, at 6:00 PM
Before meeting Michaël Kolchesky, one might hesitate about her identity. Contrary to what her masculine first name suggests, Michaël is a woman—and a woman who has successfully carved out a place in the male-dominated world of technology, particularly in virtual reality. Having lived in France for ten years, she founded her company, Visual Solutions 360, in 2021, based in Champs-sur-Marne (Seine-et-Marne).
🔗 Read the full article here: En Seine-et-Marne, l’entrepreneuse Michaël Kolchesky défie le monde de la réalité virtuelle
“Breaking the Mold”
If Michaël Kolchesky had to choose an expression to define herself, it would be “thinking outside the box.” A true embodiment of this mindset, she has always been one to challenge conventions. At just 13 years old, she decided to masculinize her first name.
“I realized that men had more opportunities to succeed,” explains the entrepreneur, now in her forties.
Unlike most teenage girls, she was drawn to motorcycles and trucks. Later, she pursued studies combining creativity and technology.
“I was very attracted to technology. It’s a constantly evolving sector,” she says. It was only natural that she would pursue a career allowing her to continuously learn and innovate.
In 2007, she earned a degree in photography and visual arts from Naggar School of Photography, Media, New Music, Animation & Phototherapy in Jerusalem. She also completed a program at the Art Institute of Atlanta in 2003.
She worked for 20 years as a photographer and videographer before venturing into 360° content creation in 2009. By 2021, she launched Visual Solutions 360, a company specializing in virtual reality.
Pushing the Limits of Virtual Reality
The mission of Visual Solutions 360 is to create virtual spaces where users can fully interact. The company offers end-to-end production services for immersive experiences in cinema, video, interactive virtual tours, as well as augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR) projects.
Their solutions are compatible with multiple platforms, including VR headsets, websites, iPads, mobile devices, and even offline applications.
Thanks to its versatility and innovation, Visual Solutions 360 has collaborated with renowned partners such as France Télévisions, Disneyland, and the Tribeca Film Festival.
A Recognized Industry Leader
Recognized by her peers, Michaël Kolchesky was appointed Vice President of the International Virtual Reality Professional Association (IVRPA) from 2017 to 2019. During her tenure, she organized and participated in international VR conferences, sharing her expertise and insights with professionals worldwide.
Her work has also been regularly selected in international festivals and competitions.
Her most recent project, BREATHE, follows a couple navigating the challenges of premature birth. This powerful VR experience was selected in 2023 for two categories at the NewImages Festival.
A Role Model for Women in Tech
With 15 years of experience, Michaël Kolchesky takes pride in proving that as a woman, mother, and entrepreneur, success is possible in a male-dominated industry—even when starting from scratch.
📌 More information about Visual Solutions 360: https://visual-solutions-360.com/fr/
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