O’Leary Ventures, which is Kevin “Mr. Wonderful” O’Leary’s investment firm, announced that it invested in Go To Green, a directional evacuation system that uses sensors and overhead lighting to quickly get people away from an active shooter, environmental event, or weather issue.
The system also directs first responders to the threat through cameras, a “Respond to Red” lighting system, and special communication software.
Schools in Amarillo, Texas, are currently being outfitted with the technology. And 57 schools are set up for installation, with six schools currently in progress.
Financing is also being provided by private equity firm Acorn Capital Management, which will also provide strategic support to Go To Green.
KEY QUOTES:
“Security for public spaces is critical and there is a huge unmet need. We are looking forward to helping the company expand sales nationwide.”
- Kevin O’Leary, Chairman of O’Leary Ventures
“A predictable pathway to safety in unpredictable disastrous situations to save as many lives as possible.”
“Understanding the diverse nature of threats. From active shooters to natural disasters, we envisioned a color-coded system that will provide instant clarity in the face of danger.”
“Our vision is for this system to be placed in every school, military installation, federal building, even outdoor sporting and entertainment events. We want to be anywhere and everywhere there’s a potential threat.”
“We are in the process of developing the pathways to safety in Amarillo. Collectively, we’ve installed over 1,050 sensors so far in the Amarillo school district.”
- Go To Green’s founder Ernie Williams, who is a decorated Marine veteran who has taken his real-world combat experience and applied it to elite product design and engineering to create
