Jon McGee
Tech entrepreneur and founder of Scorch VR, a location-based venue for immersive virtual escape rooms and multiplayer VR experiences.
Company
Scorch VR
Industry
Entertainment
Top Skills
Jon McGee
Tech entrepreneur and founder of Scorch VR, a location-based venue for immersive virtual escape rooms and multiplayer VR experiences.
Company
Scorch VR
Industry
Entertainment
Top Skills
Top Skills
Software Development
Over 20 years of experience as a full-stack software engineer, designing and building scalable systems and high-performance applications.
Founder
Founded Scorch VR, a location-based VR entertainment venue.
Cloud Architecture
Expertise in designing cloud-based solutions and architectures.
About Jon
Bio
Founder of Scorch VR – a location-based virtual reality venue featuring immersive free-roam escape rooms and action-packed multiplayer arena games. My primary focus is on growth strategies, scaling operations, and building the premier brand in the location-based VR entertainment industry.
Prior to diving into the virtual realm, I spent over 20 years as a full-stack software engineer and tech leader designing and building scalable systems, high-performance applications, and analytical data pipelines. My expertise spans cloud architecture, data engineering, software development, automation, and business strategy. I thrive at solving complex technical challenges, driving innovation, and delivering impactful solutions.
My passions outside of business and tech include cooking, guitar, hiking, tennis, and Wado karate.
Company
Scorch VR
Elevator Pitch
Scorch VR is a modern location-based virtual reality entertainment venue offering immersive, free-roam VR escape rooms and arena-style multiplayer experiences for families, groups, and companies seeking unique social activities.
Industry
Entertainment
Website
Team Size
1-5 employees
Funding Stage
Seed
Funding Raised
None/Bootstrapped
Annual Revenue
$0 to $100k
Skills
| Skill | Strength | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Software Development | Over 20 years of experience as a full-stack software engineer, designing and building scalable systems and high-performance applications. | |
| Founder | Founded Scorch VR, a location-based VR entertainment venue. | |
| Cloud Architecture | Expertise in designing cloud-based solutions and architectures. | |
| Business Strategy | Developing and implementing business strategies for growth and scaling operations. | |
| Entertainment | Experience in the entertainment industry through the establishment of Scorch VR. | |
| Growth Strategies | Focused on growth strategies for Scorch VR to establish a premier brand in the location-based VR entertainment industry. | |
| Data Engineering | Experience in building analytical data pipelines. | |
| Automation | Skilled in automating processes to improve efficiency. | |
| Cooking | Passionate about cooking as a hobby. | |
| Tennis | Play tennis as a hobby. | |
| Wado Karate | Practice Wado karate as a form of martial arts. | |
| Hiking | Enjoy hiking as a recreational activity. | |
| Guitar | Enjoy playing guitar in my free time. |
Experiences
JOBScorch VR
Title
CEO | Founder
Position Description
Leading the company in providing immersive virtual reality experiences through free-roam escape rooms and multiplayer games.
Accomplishment Notes
Established a unique entertainment venue focused on innovative VR experiences.
JOBVarious Tech Companies
Title
Full-Stack Software Engineer
Position Description
Designed and built scalable systems and high-performance applications over a 20-year career.
Accomplishment Notes
Developed numerous successful software solutions and led technical teams to deliver impactful projects.