Spot 3.0

Announcing Our Seed RoundLearn MoreRemote work doesn't have to feel remote.Create your virtual workspace for freeLoved by teams atYour team are more than green dots.Welcome to in-person, online.All the features of Slack and Zoom plus the things you used to do in the office: walk up to your colleagues' desks, high-five, gather around the watercooler, celebrate big wins, decorate your office...Be more productiveCollaborate remotelyBring back those good vibesHave better meetingsStay private and secureLess scheduled meetings, more quick sync-upsNeed to catch-up with a co-worker? Just walk over to their desk and start talking, just like you used to.Navigate yourself to instant meeting and callsNo more “can somebody send me the link?” Just head to a meeting room, take a seat and start making things happen.See what's happening at a glanceWant to know who's around and who's working on what? Just take a peek around the office and you'll be up to speed.Never miss a meetingKnow who to approach and who's on DNDBoost spontaneous interactionsGet conversation flowing with workplace pollsWant to encourage casual conversation? Take a straw poll on company opinion? Spot's quick poll tool makes it easy.Work collaboratively with simultaneous screensharingShare your screen, upload PDFs or work from a shared web browser... all ways that we're making screensharing better.Set up shared spaces designed for collaborationSet up spaces designed to spark conversation, innovation and team spirit and get your team working (and feeling) better.Whiteboards and enhanced screensharingHigh-fives and emotes for celebrating ideasBrings back that in-person feel and collaborationJam out together as a teamStream your favorite playlists directly from your computer to the office and let everyone listen in and feel the vibes.Get everybody gathered arround the latest funny cat videoShared jokes and memes are a core part of modern company culture, so we made it even easier to gather around YouTube, virtually.Celebrate like you used toPut on silly hats, grab a slice of pizza and kick back in zones designed to encourage casual conversation, fun and team-building.Birthday? Bring out the cake and celebrateBig win? Hit the gong and release the confettiHolidays? Decorate the office and make it snow!No more missed meetings or broken linksNo more “can somebody send me the link?” Just head to the meeting room and you'll be in the meeting, just like it used to be.Work smarter with better screensharingShare your screen, upload PDFs or work from a shared web browser. All ways that we're making screensharing better.Choose a meeting mode that works for youWhether you want the traditional video call tiles, a virtual meeting or something a little more private, Spot has you covered.Use Presenter Mode to control speakersGo classic with traditional video call functionalityLock your rooms for extra privacy and securityLock your meetings for extra security and privacyNeed to talk about something privately? Holding HR meetings or performance reviews? Lock the room to keep everything private.Everything you do is secure and privateVoice and video communications are secured using TLS encryption and are not stored on our servers.Stay safe with enterprise-level roles and permissionsGrant access to spaces, rooms and channels through our robust role-based permission system, supporting teams of any size.Fine-tune user access controlsCreate private spaces and roomsSingle sign-onBe more productiveLess scheduled meetings, more quick sync-upsNeed to catch-up with a co-worker? Just walk over to their desk and start talking, just like you used to.Navigate yourself to instant meeting and callsNo more “can somebody send me the link?” Just head to a meeting room, take a seat and start making things happen.See what's happening at a glanceWant to know who's around and who's working on what? Just take a peek around the office and you'll be up to speed.Never miss a meetingKnow who to approach and who's on DNDBoost spontaneous interactionsCollaborate remotelyGet conversation flowing with workplace pollsWant to encourage casual conversation? Take a straw poll on company opinion? Spot's quick poll tool makes it easy.Work collaboratively with simultaneous screensharingShare your screen, upload PDFs or work from a shared web browser... all ways that we're making screensharing better.Set up shared spaces designed for collaborationSet up spaces designed to spark conversation, innovation and team spirit and get your team working (and feeling) better.Whiteboards and enhanced screensharingHigh-fives and emotes for celebrating ideasBrings back that in-person feel and collaborationBring back those good vibesJam out together as a teamStream your favorite playlists directly from your computer to the office and let everyone listen in and feel the vibes.Get everybody gathered arround the latest funny cat videoShared jokes and memes are a core part of modern company culture, so we made it even easier to gather around YouTube, virtually.Celebrate like you used toPut on silly hats, grab a slice of pizza and kick back in zones designed to encourage casual conversation, fun and team-building.Birthday? Bring out the cake and celebrateBig win? Hit the gong and release the confettiHolidays? Decorate the office and make it snow!Have better meetingsNo more missed meetings or broken linksNo more “can somebody send me the link?” Just head to the meeting room and you'll be in the meeting, just like it used to be.Work smarter with better screensharingShare your screen, upload PDFs or work from a shared web browser. All ways that we're making screensharing better.Choose a meeting mode that works for youWhether you want the traditional video call tiles, a virtual meeting or something a little more private, Spot has you covered.Use Presenter Mode to control speakersGo classic with traditional video call functionalityLock your rooms for extra privacy and securityStay private and secureLock your meetings for extra security and privacyNeed to talk about something privately? Holding HR meetings or performance reviews? Lock the room to keep everything private.Everything you do is secure and privateVoice and video communications are secured using TLS encryption and are not stored on our servers.Stay safe with enterprise-level roles and permissionsGrant access to spaces, rooms and channels through our robust role-based permission system, supporting teams of any size.Fine-tune user access controlsCreate private spaces and roomsSingle sign-onNot all remote tools are created equalSlack, Zoom, and *shudders* Microsoft Teams... none of these were built for this new way of working. They were built to improve the old way. And it shows. So we built something specifically for the new way of working.See if you can spot the difference.The old wayThe Spot wayChannels, chats and missed messagesCalendar confusion and meeting mixupsSiloed teams and culture chasms"I didn’t think the metaverse was for us, but I actually really like it.""When I first found Spot, I had seen one of their LinkedIn ads for a template that looked great for a company holiday party. We initially used it as an alternative to zoom happy hour for our remote team, and after that we were hooked. Our team found it fun and engaging, and it had a low barrier to entry. Giving everyone an instantanous connection to their mic and video."February 28, 2022"The new era of working remotely"June 11, 2022"Tried a few, liked Spot the best"February 28, 2022"A game changer for team connectivity"February 28, 2022"No dialing in, self navigate to meetings, 1:1s and Group chats."May 25, 2021Spot the difference.94% 🥰Say they feel more connected with their colleagues98% 👩‍💻Of productivity increase reported per employee per day0% 🤦Awkward Zoom happy hours or dead “fun” channelsCreate a virtual workspace that your team love.Create your space for freeWhy teams around the world ❤️ SpotSay goodbye to disconnect. Say hello to frictionless communication."We knew chat and video calls were stifling our team's communications, but we thought it was the only way to do things. Then when we switched to Spot, the difference was immediate. Now we can just walk up to each other's desks to chat about work, life, and everything in between, just like we used to in the office."Michael ParentCo-founder at Smart.vetFeel like a close-knit team again, not a collection of green dots."You don’t realize what an impact it has on team spirit to not be able to watch a funny video together or high-five a colleague for a big win. Then you step into Spot and you suddenly feel like a close-knit team again. It’s magic."Michael GropperHead of People and Culture at SwoopA productivity tool that adapts to your team, not the other way around."Our team loves the whiteboards, self-navigating to meetings, multiple screen shares, KPIs on the walls, headphone mode, built-in call recording... long story short, Spot hasn’t just made us feel like a team again, it’s sent our productivity through the roof."Anthony SenterCEO at SDWANJoin 20,000+ teams using Spot to make this new way of working, work.Embrace the new normal with your very own, customizable online workspace that gives you the best of in-person and remote working.Try for freeJoin teams like... --- Announcing Our Seed RoundLearn MoreChoose the perfect Spot for your team.Choose the right plan to build your virtual workspace and make your team feel like a team again.MonthlyYearly20% discount$6 per user/monthBasic pricingPerfect for: small teams that want to get that in-person feel again.Standard audio videoStarter space layouts30-day free trialPopular$10 per user/monthGrowth pricingPerfect for: SME teams looking to make remote work for them.Everything in BasicFully customizable workspacesPremium assets and featuresHD audio and videoLive customer support30-day free trialLet’s chat 👋Enterprise pricingPerfect for: teams of 50+ looking to feel like a real team again.Everything in GrowthFull-service space designCustom integrationsSSO and enhanced permissionsDedicated customer supportBook a call"My distributed team feels like a team for the first time."“We never really felt like a proper team until we found Spot.”"Running a fully remote agency meant we never really felt like a proper team. Then we found Spot. Now, we all work, hangout and communicate in one place. It has been a game-changer not just for our output, but for feeling like a real team for the first time.”Stian SandsgaardFounder of Contrast, a fully remote digital design agency.Slack and Zoom is soooo 2020. Meet the better way to work remotely.SlackZoomTeamsFull-featured team chatVideo and screen-sharingPresentations and eventsBranded workspacesCustomizable avatarsFull team visibility at a glanceParties, breakouts and emotesNot Microsoft TeamsSpot the difference.94% 🥰Say they feel more connected with their colleagues98% 👩‍💻Of productivity increase reported per employee per day0% 🤦Awkward Zoom happy hours or dead “fun” channels5.0 Rating @ Trustpilot.The new era of working remotely...5.0 Rating @ Trustpilot.The new era of working remotely...5.0 Rating @ Trustpilot.The new era of working remotely...Your questions, answeredWhat is the difference between guest, member, and admin roles?Guest: A guest is a temporary user in your Spot. Their messages, avatar customization, and user settings aren't saved. You'll probably use this for things like one-off meetings with people outside your team. Member: This role is probably going to be the one 99% of your team uses. It's for the core users of your Spot space and it saves all chat histories, avatar customizations, and user settings so they're there whenever anybody logs in. Admin: This role has all the functionality that a member has, plus additional permissions to help run your team and tweak Spot's settings. (You'll probably want to give this to team leaders.) Custom roles: Got a team member that needs special permissions? These custom roles are considered another form of members.What are simultaneous users?Users: Guests, Members, Admins, and Custom Roles. Simultaneous use: The magic of Spot comes from being with users at the same time at the same space. Simultaneous use is the total number of active users within a Team/Organization. The simultaneous count includes users across multiple spaces.We're using a Business/Enterprise account. Do I need to pay to host a webinar/networking session?Spot isn't just a communications tool, we hope you'll think of it like your everyday office. And just like you wouldn't have to pay extra for the occasional webinar, networking event or holiday party, you don't have to pay extra in Spot either. (However, if you're running regular webinars and events, then you'll need to upgrade your Spot account.)Can I use Spot to host events?You sure can! You can use Spot to host events, webinars, networking… Anything you could do with a real life office, you can do with Spot. To get started for free, sign up for an account or upgrade your space to host events by contacting our team. (We'll even help you get set up to make your events a smash.) Event pricing starts at $3 per user per day.Can I use Spot for a community space?Start or migrate your communities to Spot. Bring life and immersive engagement to your community. To get started for free, sign up for an account or upgrade your space to build a community by contacting our team.What can I customize on a free plan?Even Spot's free plan lets you make your office your own. As soon as you sign up, you can edit things like: Your floorplan (use a pre-built template designed to enhance your productivity or build from scratch) Your branding (add your logo and company colors to your Spot) Your screens All the assets in your space (add breakout areas, fun zones, meeting rooms…) Your external environments (add trees, mountains, etc…) Your channels (just like in Slack)What are premium features?Some features in Spot are for business and enterprise users only. These allow you to use Spot to the fullest and include things like: Space templates Assets Avatar customization HD Audio/VideoJoin 20,000+ teams using Spot to make this new way of working, work.Embrace the new normal with your very own, customizable online workspace that gives you the best of in-person and remote working.Try for freeJoin teams like... --- Announcing Our Seed RoundLearn MoreSpot PartnersMaking distributed work better than in-person, togetherPartner with SpotReferral ProgramBring value to your network and earn.Different levels of partnership are available. Authorized partners can provide customer support to Spot users.CreatorFor the marketer, designer, and artist to shape the Spot spaces people connect in. Ecosystem coming soon to sell your creations!Event HostAlready hosting events or want to start your events business? Become listed as an event partner in our ecosystem.Ready to sign-up as a partner?Tell us about youQuestion? Contact our partnership team: partnerships@spotvirtual.com --- Announcing Our Seed RoundLearn MoreAnnouncing Our Seed RoundSeptember 20, 20222 min readGordon HemptonCEO of SpotSEATTLE– Today, next-generation communications platform, Spot, announced $5.5M in combined Seed Round funding led by Freestyle and additional investors, including Liquid 2 Ventures, Community Access Fund, and Founder’s Co-Op. The Seattle-based company was established by Gordon Hempton and Wes Hather. Spot helps high-performing organizations communicate more effectively while enhancing team experience, building company culture, improving retention, and amplifying productivity. Teams can communicate within the platform using virtual avatars in a branded office setting while accessing a comprehensive team chat and video conferencing. Spot is a significantly more integrated solution compared to Slack, Discord, and Teams. The platform combines a uniquely personal metaverse experience with enterprise-grade communication tools to provides a comprehensive solution to remote workforce challenges.“Spot is bridging the gap between the in-person work experience and the static text-and-tile communication methods we see with remote workforces,” states Spot CEO and co-founder, Gordon Hempton. “We know the future of remote communication will be more immersive, but it also needs to be accessible. With Spot, anyone with a web browser can instantly access the service and take advantage of a more engaging experience for their distributed team. We believe that companies can leverage this type of technology to drastically improve the work experience today.”With Spot, organizations can easily build their own virtual customizable workspace that reflects the company's brand and culture. Team members can host meetings, share screens, collaborate instantly, or start a conversation just by interacting with the avatars in the space. Communication is organized with channels, threads, direct messages, and reactions seamlessly integrated into one easy-to-use solution.“There was an influx of “metaverse adjacent” technology companies in the past year, but we saw something different with Spot,” noted David Samuel, Partner at Freestyle. “Spot is the only business-critical metaverse platform in which real organizations operate today. We’re seeing real tech adoption, with many teams switching to Spot as their primary communications tool. We think Spot’s hybrid approach, which combines the benefits of the metaverse with the ease of legacy communication tools, will fill a crucial corporate gap in the future of work.”Spot is used by teams from companies including Google, Apple, GoGlobal, Change State, and more. The company plans to use the funding to double down on Spot’s technical capabilities, expand the team and attract more users.Join 20,000+ teams using Spot to make this new way of working, work.Embrace the new normal with your very own, customizable online workspace that gives you the best of in-person and remote working.Try for freeJoin teams like...