Founders’ Background and Vision

Joshua Ninan Oommen – Visionary Technologist

Joshua Ninan Oommen’s career has been defined by his passion for technology and innovation. Having worked with Shazam and Nokia subcontracting, Joshua built a reputation as a Business and Technical Analyst for startups and companies across Southeast Asia. He is credited with leveraging location-based IP knowledge in several successful projects.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Joshua revisited a long-standing passion project—using location-based broadcasting to revolutionize how people interact with their environment. While this concept had the potential to thrive in Southeast Asia, Joshua chose to bring it to life in India, where he saw an urgent need among two key groups:

• Content creators: Seeking greater visibility and new revenue opportunities for their hard work.
• Travel operators: Including his own brother, Varghese, whose business was hit hard by COVID and Kerala floods.

Leaving aside his personal music growth, Joshua decided to invest his time in building a platform that would benefit content creators.

Varghese Oommen – Travel Industry Expert and Storyteller

Varghese Oommen is a respected figure in the travel and tourism industry, credited with introducing the first charter flights from the Netherlands and Estonia to South India, a major milestone for regional tourism. As a resident travel operator in Kerala, Varghese deeply understands the challenges faced by operators and travelers alike.

His passion lies in storytelling for locations—sharing the history, culture, and significance of places with travelers. This passion drives his vision for UXplore: a platform that allows customers and peers’ customers to experience destinations like never before, enriched with stories, AR-based interactions, and tailored experiences.

Carl Vaz – Former President of Skal International India and Global Tourism Leader

Carl Vaz brings unparalleled expertise in the tourism industry, having served as the Ex-President of Skal International India. During his tenure, Carl worked closely with multinational travel companies eager to establish themselves in India, giving him a wealth of experience in scaling tourism ventures.

Carl recognizes the immense potential of location-based AR technology to transform tourism. His vision is to use UXplore to bridge the gap between customers and local businesses through tailored experiences, cross-merchandising opportunities, and analytics-driven insights.

Education

Post-Graduate Diplomas: Business Management, Advertising & Public Relations, Business Administration

Key Expertise

Brand Management & Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Entrepreneurship & Leadership, Tourism & Hospitality

Industry

Travel & Tourism, Technology & Innovation, Media & PR

Experience

20+ Years

Core Technical Team

Abin Mathews Benny

Abbin Mathews Benny: Technology Core Team Abin Mathews has been with UXplore from day one. His commitment and hard work as a Unity developer initially was fundamentally instrumental for the building of the UXplore Platform. At current, Abin serves as the System Architect of the UXplore Platform managing both the web and Android Front Ends.

The Birth of UXplore Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Joshua, Varghese, and Carl combined their unique expertise to address a common problem: providing more value at locations for content creators, tourists, and businesses alike. In 2020, they co-founded UXplore Technologies Pvt. Ltd., bootstrapping the venture from scratch.

A Platform Rooted in Necessity and Vision

• For Content Creators: UXplore provides an accelerated scope of growth, enabling creators to engage directly with their audience through location-based broadcasting and AR technology.
• For Travel Operators: UXplore offers a solution by enabling operators to deliver more visibility, value-based offerings, and unforgettable experiences for their customers.
• For Merchants and Retailers: UXplore acts as a bridge between foot traffic and local businesses, allowing them to offer exclusive deals and rewards through the platform.

A Must-Have Everyday App

• Search Locations Before Arrival: UXplore’s search feature lets users explore locations ahead of time.
• Discover Offers and Rewards: Users can scan customized markers with UXplore’s AR scanner to unlock exclusive discounts.
• Engage with Stories and Content: Locations come alive with immersive AR-based storytelling.

Why UXplore is a Game-Changer

• For Tourists and Customers: It transforms passive visits into interactive, unforgettable experiences with AR.
• For Content Creators: It provides a direct path to audience engagement and revenue through location-based exposure.
• For Tourism Agencies and Retailers: It sends foot traffic to their venues, backed by detailed analytics.
• For Investors: A scalable platform with monetization strategy and potential for global expansion.

The Vision for UXplore

The founders dream of making UXplore the only name people think of when it comes to location-based experiences. By enriching content creators’ growth and delivering unforgettable, value-driven experiences for tourists and businesses, UXplore is set to revolutionize how we interact with places.

Why UXplore is the Next Evolution in Content Discovery

The founders envision UXplore as a pioneering platform that allows creators and publishers to drop their content into the real world. Users can discover this content at specific locations, making them part of the story instead of mere spectators.

• A historical video comes alive at a museum with AR visuals.
• A music video turns into an interactive experience in a park.
• A restaurant’s AR menu enhances the dining experience.

The Founders’ Commitment to Innovation

By leveraging state-of-the-art AR and VR technologies, UXplore is positioned to become one of the long-term service providers in the immersive AR and VR space.

A Long-Term Vision with Immediate Impact

The founders aim to make UXplore not just a tool for today but a cornerstone of the future immersive economy.