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About Us
At Poptronic, we believe in the power of virtual reality to transport people to new worlds and unlock amazing experiences. Our virtual reality rentals, and event services, bring the latest technology to you. Our team is dedicated to providing you with the best customer service, and flexible options to make your event unforgettable.
Chatnie Herne (right)
Cofounder & CTO
Chatnie graduated with a Masters of IT Management with Distinction from SUNY Potsdam and has over 10 years experience in tech, policy in government, non-profit sectors and finance. Chatnie brings her love of technology for good as a cofounder at Poptronic and last year placed in the top 1.5% in Pow Wow Pitch Competition of 2500 Indigenous Entrepreneurs across Turtle Island. Chatnie's recently attended the prestigious Artificial Intelligence Train the Trainer program called T3PD which will allows her to connect with AI experts across Turtle Island and bring this knowledge back to her community of Akwesasne.
Kelly Bergeron (left)
Cofounder & CEO
With over 20 years of tech experience, educational technology curriculum development and instruction, Kelly has demonstrated a passion in using tech for good. She is one of the cofounders at Poptronic, a virtual reality solutions provider that connects Canadians to VR technologies, across the country. Kelly has worked in San Francisco, Toronto, Ottawa, and overseas in the federal government, nonprofits and Salesforce. She moved back to her hometown of Cornwall to bring new technologies and innovative opportunities to her community. Kelly was nominated for College Ontario Premier's Awards in Tech in 2018.
Poptronic in the News
Summer VR camp pitches bigger role for virtual reality in schools
VR studio Poptronic recently hosted a four-week camp in Akwesasne that taught participants about the world around them.
They saw what it was like to kayak with penguins, float in space on the International Space Station and experience the immense effects of climate change.
Reversing the ‘brain drain’: entrepreneurs find economic opportunities in Akwesasne
Welcome to Poptronic – a virtual reality (VR) business located on Cornwall Island in the Mohawk Nation of Akwesasne.
How Poptronic turned a virtual dream into reality
Poptronic now offers virtual technology for a range of functions, including training, education, gaming and entertainment, fitness, meditation, and more. Since this technology can be costly, they rent it out to lower barriers for users.
Our Journey So Far
Poptronic VR Studio Akwesasne
We are grateful for the meaningful partnerships that we are forging with Indigenous communities across Turtle Island.
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We are committed to uplifting our partners’ interests and supporting their prosperity throughout our operations, today and everyday.