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Pocket Worlds

Our platform enables creators to build experiences, games, and worlds…

Y CombinatorSummer 2018ActiveConsumerSocialGamingSocial

What they do

Problem

Creators and developers lack accessible tools and platforms to build and distribute immersive virtual worlds and experiences that connect users.

Solution

Pocket Worlds provides the Highrise platform and underlying creation technology for building games, experiences, and worlds within a shared virtual universe.

Who it's for

Creators and developers (including amateurs) who build and publish virtual experiences for users on Highrise.

Founders

Anton Bernstein
Founder/CEO

I'm founder and CEO of Pocket Worlds, the social-first gaming company. Before Pocket Worlds, I founded LuxuryEscapes.com where I ran product and marketing. Before that, I was an analyst at Insight Venture Partners and associate at Redpoint. I love new ideas and products that entertain and delight. YC Badge: 0x9dd12e8a18fe70a889c7d27ac49623c2942c5b00

Jimmy Xu
Founder/CTO

I'm the CTO and cofounder of Pocket Worlds, and I've spent the last 9 years working to make the virtual world mainstream and the metaverse a reality.

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