Creative Disruption: How AI is Reshaping Film and Gaming with Bharat Vasan

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