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Pocket Worlds

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

Summer 2018Founded 2013100 peopleAustin, TX, USA; Remote
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This company has previously operated under β€œHighrise”, β€œ#me”, β€œHighrise”, β€œ#ME”, β€œHighrise”. A rename frequently marks a pivot in positioning or product β€” useful raw material for variant ideas.

About

We're the creators of Highrise, now featured in the iOS App Store with 50 million users and rapidly growing. We're building bleeding-edge technology for developers and amateurs to create immersive experiences and worlds inside our virtual universe. We believe that the future of virtual worlds is bright, and we're excited to be at the forefront of this industry. As we continue to grow and expand our platform, we're looking for talented individuals to join us on this journey of innovation and creativity. If you're passionate about building the platform to power virtual experiences that bring people together and push the boundaries of what's possible, we want you on our team!

Founders Β· 2

Anton Bernstein
Anton BernsteinFounder/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
Jimmy XuFounder/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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