Bob Ketner is a product designer with an MA in Industrial Design. Experienced in ecommerce, loyalty programs, and virtual worlds.
Publisher of books by Avatar authors. Consultant to venture capital firms, startups, and organizer of tech conferences. Based in San Jose, CA.

Prepare for the Digital Landscape:
Web 2.0 and digital media participation have changed the online world radically within just a few years. The next 5 years will be the same - with instability as the only constant.
We’ve entered a time in which the environment itself is becoming enriched with information. Through virtual worlds and mobile technologies we will be able to create entirely new products, services, trends and opportunities. The key to creating these products is to plan at least 5 years out.

Consulting on investment decisions with venture capital firms on topics:

- ecommerce

- web 2.0

- virtual worlds

- trends and product design

Presenter at:
Virtual Worlds 2007
Topic: Best Practices for Employees in Virtual Worlds Oct. 11, 2007

Coverage: http://blog.mindblizzard.com/labels/amazon.html

NASA Virtual Worlds and Immersive Environments
Topic: Designs for Augmented Exploration Jan. 27, 2008

Virtual World SIG
Read more about our virtual meetings from Eliane Alhadeff