The logical extension of an online customer service virtual agent is an online version of professionals; executives, CEOs, presidents, consultants, even professors.

The goal is to aid communication, networking, enhance exposure and presence, and gather information.

The technology and know-how exists, and for some professionals, the demand for their expertise could be met in part by building an Executive Avatar.

The primary value is that an Executive Avatar is a personal 24/7 presence that can be implemented onAn Executive Avatar is a personal 24/7 presence that can be implemented on webpages, social networks, blogs and mobile platforms.:

• webpages,
• social networks (LinkedIn, Xing),
• blogs,
• mobile platforms: PDAs, iPhones, Smart Phones
• virtual worlds like Second Life,
• and instant messenger services.

The next and probably most interesting advantage of an Executive Avatar is that it can be updated to meet new situations, trained to match evolving queries, and pre-loaded with information to meet unforeseen circumstances.

The push and pull information flow, plus the ability to enable select users greater access to your Executive Avatar’s knowledge base, adds a whole new dimension to doing business in an online world.