Building AI-Powered 3D Creativity Tools with Bharat Vasan In this episode of The Next Next, host Jason Jacobs welcomes Bharat Vasan, co-founder of Intangible, to discuss their development of a no-code 3D creation tool targeting filmmakers, game designers, and creative professionals. Intangible recently raised a $4 million seed round to simplify 3D content creation using AI. Bharat talks about his journey, including co-founding Basis Technologies and working with notable names like Charles Migos from Apple and Unity. They explore the challenges and opportunities in the film and games industries, the potential of AI, building a startup team, and maintaining work-life balance as an entrepreneur. Bharat and Jason also reminisce about their long history and shared experiences in the startup world.

00:00 Introduction to Bharat Vasan and Intangible

00:52 Bharat's Entrepreneurial Journey

00:58 Discussion on Founding Companies

01:26 State of the Film and Games Industries

01:57 Introduction to The Next Next

02:37 Reconnecting with Bharat

03:34 Bharat's Background and Journey to the US

05:11 Cultural Shocks and Career Beginnings

05:38 Bharat's Experience in Silicon Valley

08:54 The Importance of Co-founders

12:40 Key Factors in Starting a Company

17:15 Meeting Co-founder Charles Migos

19:48 Challenges in the Film and Games Industries

23:14 The Vision for Intangible

28:47 AI Transforms Creative Processes

29:35 The Role of Agents in AI

31:17 Simplifying 3D Creative Tools

33:48 AI's Impact on Production and Creativity

37:40 The Future of AI in Creative Industries

43:52 Building Intangible AI

53:22 The Startup Grind and Co-Founder Dynamics

57:37 Closing Thoughts and Future Outlook

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