Today we’d like to introduce you to Victor Wong. Them and their team share their story with us below:
Victor Wong is a futurist, inventor, and entrepreneur. Born in Hong Kong, Mr. Wong left home and traveled to the United States at the tender age of seven. Upon arrival in Los Angeles, Mr. Wong lived with his uncle and aunt and, after a few short months, decided to stay. From this auspicious beginning, Mr. Wong quickly developed a passion for music, technology, and the American dream.
Education in Los Angeles was an interesting proposition for Mr. Wong as he attended ESL (English as a second language) classes in the first grade but was placed into 4th-grade math. Within the Los Angeles school programs, Mr. Wong first discovered his love for music and picked up the violin. As in any typical Asian family, Mr. Wong was made to study and practice his violin many hours each day to the point that Mr. Wong was invited to join the district orchestra in the second grade. It’s conceivable through this rigorous regiment of continual violin practicing that Mr. Wong decided to take a left turn and became a drummer instead when his parents finally had to immigrate to the U.S. four years later. Mr. Wong’s high school years were spent in Houston, Texas, where his parents had settled down. Mr. Wong served as the captain of the drum corps for his high school marching band and first seat for the school’s orchestra and marching band. It was also during this time Mr. Wong first became aware of computers. He and other accelerated-class students were given access to computers to work and explore with. Mr. Wong’s love of technology found fertile ground in the school’s science fairs. His winning entries included computer software that mimics a teacher teaching math and English subjects and design and constructed a CO2 laser he inadvertently used to short out all of the electricity at the family-operated restaurant during dinner rush hour. Mr. Wong attended the University of Texas at Austin and graduated with a degree in Economics. It has always been a dream for Mr. Wong to create new technologies and head his own company. Upon graduation, Mr. Wong did precisely that. The following is a short list of his achievements in the last decade.
1997 – Founder and CEO, PowerTools: One of a handful of Mac OS-compatible computer makers officially authorized by Apple. The company designed, produced, and sold the most powerful Mac OS computers ever built up until that time. The company was the first to introduce “bare-bones”; Mac OS computers, allowing users to add components like RAM and hard drives. The company was also the first to ship the state-of-the-art G3 PowerPC processor with MacOS 8.
2000 – Founder and CEO, Ecommercesoft: Ecommercesoft developed and offered Enterprise Internet-based business software solutions. Solutions included MetroShop, an online ERP system with a web-based front-end based on WebObject from Apple, which Apple promoted as an enterprise software solution for its clients. It was also used to power parts of Lucent Technologies', online commerce, and the LBJ Presidential Library.
2003 – Co-Founder and CEO (first 2.5 years), Open Labs: Open Labs was a maker of computer-enhanced musical instruments. The company was the first to integrate a Windows-based computer with a musical keyboard workstation to produce the world's first all-in-one music production station capable of producing radio-ready songs. The company helped revolutionize music production and performance, and the use of mainstream computers in music directly resulted from the company's efforts. Its products included the OMX, Neko, MiKo, DBeat, and SoundSlate. They were used by many artists and producers, including Timbaland, Lil Jon, Tommy Lee, Teddy Riley, Polow Da Don, KORN, Maroon 5, Prince, Faith Hill, and Reba McEntire.
2010 – Founder and CEO, Music Computing: Music Computing makes computer-enhanced musical instruments and large format touch screens. The company was one of the first to release multi-touch large format touch screens for Windows, as well as the first company to release a touch screen compatible with Mac OS. Ranging from 32" to 85" in size, the touch screens are currently used by companies including Capital One, Microsoft, Verizon, Facebook, and National Instruments, as well as various government agencies such as DARPA.
2016 – Founder and CEO, SparkleCOIN: SparkleCOIN, Inc is a developer of blockchain-related technologies, products, and services. SparkleCOIN conducted an ICO streamed live from Techcrunch’s Disrupt S.F. in 2017. This project involved three companies that created an ecosphere for using SparkleCOIN, a discount token, and a transaction coin. The project developed and launched a complete cryptocurrency exchange, an online shopping site, and a blockchain with tokens. Currently, SparkleCOIN is involved in a project to help those affected by homelessness, which U.S. State Representatives and Congressmen support.
2019 – Founder and CEO, Victor Racing: Victor Racing, Inc is a developer of Smart Active Aero technologies and products for the automotive industry. The company’s patent-pending products are the first standalone Smart Active Aero products equipped with a built-in computer, an array of sensors, and sophisticated algorithms, allowing active aerodynamics to be added to any vehicle. These products were introduced at the SEMA show in Las Vegas in 2019, where they were awarded a Global Media Award for Best New Product. Currently, products from the company are used worldwide for street and racing applications. The company is the exclusive provider of active aero products for the United States Touring Car Championship Racing Series.
Mr. Wong has been quoted in numerous publications worldwide, including MacWorld, P.C. Magazine, Music Tech, Sound on Sound, and daily newspapers such as the Wall Street Journal. Mr. Wong has appeared in video and television with notable people, including Timbaland, Lil Jon, Tommy Lee, Teddy Riley, Polow Da Don, KORN, and Maroon 5, and band members for Prince, Faith Hill, and Reba McEntire. Mr. Wong also currently holds patents in the fields of music technology and computer technologies.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
The road is always challenging and challenging. I’ve had to deal with virtually anything anyone can think of. The important thing is always to get back up and keep trying. Otherwise, your journey comes to a quick end, no matter your ultimate goal when you first started.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about? There are several; please see bio.
Please see the bio provided. Additional information can be found here: http://www.TheVictorWong.com.
(Please excuse the URL. It’s not an ego thing; it was just hard to find any URL that was available and easy to remember)
What do you like and dislike about the city?
For San Antonio, I love the city’s history, culture, and diversity. For one to move forward, there has to be a history, and San Antonio has that in abundance. The people are also friendly and accommodating. It can be a slower pace of life but just as fascinating and compelling as any other popular city in the U.S.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.thevictorwong.com
- Instagram: @thevictorwong
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DJVeeDub/
- Twitter: thevictorwong
- Other: www.victorracing.com, www.victorviz.com, www.dynamiconinc.com, www.sparklecoin.com, www.sparklechange.org
