David Poynton

Built a new start-up business to get investment ready for stage 2 funding through SEIS advanced assurance.

New Realities design and builds immersive spaces which are a bit like stepping into a VR headset - except you can get whole groups inside for a totally immersive learning experience

Our vision

Vision for the future is to make immersive learning technology an integral part of curricula in schools around the world. We aspire to create a global shift toward more dynamic, experiential education, ensuring that students everywhere have the opportunity to learn in ways that truly resonate and inspire.

• Successfully built an audio visual business to a turnover of £3.5million in the third year of trading. Established sales goals by forecasting annual sales quotas and projecting expected sales volume from existing and new products
• Effectively monitored competition and appropriately adjusted costs based on supply and demand
• Developed effective business strategies for sustained growth.
• Built a harmonious work environment with strong leadership skills.
• Manged and counselled employees based on their professional growth and productivity.
• Directed complex projects to successful completion.
• Negotiated profitable contracts, increasing company revenue.
• Fostered partnerships to expand business opportunities.
• Negotiated special bid pricing and marketing support from a range of audio visual manufacturers.

• Account Manager for a range of IT products selling into the Education and Public Sector.
• Helped to increase customer retention by striving to create wonderful customer experiences.
• Developed new strategies with a focus on customer retention.
• Worked with the mission of the company in mind and served as a dedicated and enthusiastic member of the sales team.

• Worked for a Apple Macintosh Reseller selling a range of Apple based solutions into the Education, NHS Trusts and Local Government across the North of England.