XALTER and Funk Futures Team Up to Scale Immersive Extended Reality Training in Energy

TULSA, OK | 1.13.2026 — XALTER, an industry‑defining immersive extended reality (XR) workforce technology company based out of Tulsa, Oklahoma, is transforming how complex organizations train, perform, and operate. Today, they announced a strategic partnership with Funk Futures to scale its immersive workforce solutions across energy markets.

Together, the organizations will collaborate to accelerate the adoption of immersive XR workforce solutions, delivering advanced XR-powered training, operational readiness tools, and frontline performance development to energy and industrial ecosystems across North America.

As energy companies navigate workforce transitions, widening skills gaps, and increasing operational complexity, XALTER continues to set the standard for immersive workforce development through practical, results-driven XR solutions. Its XR platform delivers measurable improvements in safety, competency, and readiness for frontline crews and technical professionals operating in high-risk, high-stakes environments.

By combining XALTER’s proven immersive technology with Funk Futures’ industry network, strategic insights, and growth services, including go-to-market strategy, pipeline development, and sales acceleration, the partnership will enable energy companies to adopt XALTER’s immersive solutions at scale, driving meaningful business outcomes.

“XALTER has some unbelievably cool virtual reality-based technology.  But more than just cool, it is setting the benchmark for what immersive workforce technology should deliver: hands-on training while mitigating risk, producing real outcomes and real impact,” said Jeremy Funk, CEO at Funk Futures. “Our role is to amplify what they have built and ensure industry leaders understand how transformative this technology can be for workforce performance and operational excellence.  We are excited to expose our networks to their innovation.”

XALTER’s immersive advantage blends advanced virtual reality training with measurable business results, including faster competency development, stronger safety outcomes, and scalable deployment across distributed teams. The platform has already demonstrated significant reductions in training time, improved decision-making confidence, and enhanced readiness for complex operational tasks.

“At XALTER, we believe immersive technology is far more than a training tool. It is a transformational approach to workforce development,” said Kevin Lee Anderson, CEO at XALTER. “Partnering with Funk Futures allows us to expand our reach, engage directly with industry leaders, and continue raising the bar for workforce performance across energy sectors.”

Through the partnership, Funk Futures will support XALTER’s continued expansion through go-to-market strategy, business development, executive engagement, and thought leadership that highlights the tangible value of immersive training solutions.

About XALTER

XALTER is an immersive workforce development company transforming how teams in the energy sector perform on the frontline. Through its advanced XR training platform and SaaS licensing model, XALTER delivers standardized, expert-designed experiences that accelerate competency, increase operational readiness, and improve critical decision-making for frontline workers.

About Funk Futures

Funk Futures is a strategy, advisory, and growth services firm focused on advancing innovation across energy, infrastructure, and industrial markets. The company leverages its industry network, strategic insights, and business development expertise to help clients accelerate adoption, expand market reach, and drive measurable growth.