Quick answer: USA Entertainment Ventures is building a simulator that fits through a standard door because space is the biggest barrier to simulation training. A compact, fully assembled pod that rolls into an existing room and plugs into a wall outlet can bring flight, driving and esports training to schools, units and organizations that could never host a traditional simulator.
Who is USA Entertainment Ventures?
USA Entertainment Ventures, LLC is a new company based in Severance, Colorado. It was founded in 2017 by Dan Kost, a veteran who serves as founder and CEO. The company's first product will be a compact simulation pod built for training and esports.
The idea comes from a simple observation. Simulation works, but most of it is locked inside dedicated facilities. The organizations that need training most often lack the space, budget or time to install large equipment.
What problem are we solving?
Traditional simulators bring hidden requirements:
- Dedicated rooms or building modifications.
- Delivery crews, crates and on-site assembly.
- Specialized electrical service.
- Long setup and calibration periods.
- Equipment that stays in one place once installed.
Each requirement adds cost and delay. Together they keep simulation out of classrooms, armories, clinics and community spaces.
What will our simulator do differently?
We are starting with the building, not the machine. Our design goals are a pod that arrives fully assembled, rolls through a standard door on its own wheels, runs on a single ordinary outlet and is ready to train in minutes. Once inside, it should be easy to move from room to room.
We also want one pod to serve many missions. With interchangeable controls such as flight sticks, yokes, wheels and pedals, the same platform could support military flight training, driver education, esports and more.
Why does a veteran-founded company care about this?
Military training shows what simulation can do: build skills safely, repeat difficult scenarios and prepare people for high-stakes moments. Dan Kost founded the company to bring that advantage to more people, including the next generation of service members, pilots, drivers and operators.
Our early work focuses on listening. We are speaking with educators, military trainers and program managers about the spaces they have, the skills they teach and the obstacles that have kept simulation out of reach. Those conversations will shape every design decision we make.
The goal is not a smaller version of an existing simulator. It is a new approach that treats space, setup and mobility as core requirements from day one.
Frequently asked questions
Where is USA Entertainment Ventures based?
The company is based in Severance, Colorado.
Who founded the company?
Dan Kost, a veteran, founded USA Entertainment Ventures in 2017 and serves as CEO.
When will the simulator be available?
The simulator is in early development. We will share progress as design and prototyping continue.
Learn more about our company, or contact us to tell us where you would put a simulator if it could fit through your door.
