In this episode of The Personal Side of Business, Jet Bunditwong sits down with David to explore the personal journey behind Proto. David shares what kept him going through early rejection, how finding the right business partner helped turn his vision into a company, and why learning to trust his team became essential to his growth as a leader.
We discuss:
• His unexpected transition from broadcasting and podcasting to holograms
• Finding partners and investors who believe in your vision
• Building a team with skills you don’t have
• Learning to delegate and get out of your team’s way
• Adapting your business while staying true to its purpose
• The possibilities for holographic communication in healthcare, education, and everyday life
• How AI is shaping David’s vision for the future of human connection
For anyone pursuing an unconventional idea or navigating the uncertainty of entrepreneurship, David’s story offers perspective on persistence, partnership, and being willing to evolve.
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CONNECT WITH DAVID NUSSBAUM
LinkedIn:
David's LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dnussbaum)
CONNECT WITH PROTO HOLOGRAM
Website:
Proto's Website (https://protohologram.com/)
Instagram:
Proto's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/protohologram/)
LinkedIn:
Proto's LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/portl-inc/)
YouTube:
Proto's YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@protohologram)
TikTok:
Proto's Tik Tok (https://www.tiktok.com/@protohologram)
Facebook:
Proto's Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/PORTLhologram)
X / Twitter:
Proto's X/Twitter (https://x.com/ProtoHologram)
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