The On This Spot app takes people on guided walking tours through the history that surrounds them.
At each stop on their journey users will find themselves standing on the spot a historic photo was taken. They can view a then and now photo comparison, use the built in camera to create their own, and read about local history and how it ties into the broader human experience.
Based in Vancouver, On This Spot is working with heritage, tourism, and business organizations across Canada to expand the app's coverage.
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Staff Profiles:
Ross Hiebert - Chief of Business Development
ross@onthisspot.ca
Ross is a specialist in Business Development, Sales & Marketing and has evolved as a master of networking, relationship building, and making contacts. Through the years he has worked in a myriad of business adopting and learning skills that all coalesce as a precise fit for our motley crew here at On This Spot. When he isn’t patiently persisting he’s befriending and inspiring others beyond belief or walking his chocolate lab named Charlie Brown on the seawall in the Olympic Village in Vancouver.
For all questions and inquiries, please contact Ross at ross@onthisspot.ca
Andrew Farris - Co-Founder and CEO
Andrew has always been deeply passionate about history. After completing his studies at UVic he sought to share that passion by creating the On This Spot history blog to chronicle his travels in Canada, Asia and Europe. This app is an outgrowth of that project. Andrew has previously worked as a web designer, journalist, researcher and photographer.
Christopher Reid - Co-Founder and CTO
Chris has been making websites and programming servers since the early days of cable internet. After attending Lighthouse Labs he has become heavily involved in the Vancouver tech scene working with an assortment of startups to help them improve their systems, teaching at the bootcamp, and currently designs, develops, and maintains CEO.ca, an emerging cross platform iOS/android/web app for Canadian investors.
Sean Edmunds - COO
Sean Edmunds currently serves as Chief Operating Officer for On This Spot. He has an extensive background in finance, sales and marketing. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Victoria specializing in Economics and is a CFA Charterholder.
