Krishnan Sunderarajan, a visionary entrepreneur, avid gamer, and self-proclaimed gadget junkie, has taken centre stage in the digital realm as the Founder of LOKA—a groundbreaking venture that has introduced India’s first Social Metaverse. With a passion for exploring the limitless possibilities of the future, Krishnan’s journey from the startup scene to the Metaverse landscape is nothing short of a virtual adventure.
Krishnan’s career took flight in 2013 when he joined Zomato, a small startup that would later transform into one of the region’s largest food tech giants. However, Krishnan’s appetite for innovation was insatiable. In pursuit of his entrepreneurial dreams, he embarked on his first venture, Foodebaba, a legacy food tech company that left an indelible mark on the industry. After a spicy journey lasting 4.5 years, Foodebaba was served on a platter to tech giant Big Basket in 2019—an entrepreneurial success story seasoned to perfection.
Krishnan’s fascination with the Metaverse began during his college days when he devoured Neal Stephenson’s mind-bending novel, “Snow Crash.” This appetite for virtual realms led him to explore diverse digital landscapes, from Second Life and the GTA series to the immersive worlds of Elder Scrolls. The influence of iconic movies and TV shows like “The Matrix,” “Tron,” “Ready Player One,” “Upload,” and “Black Mirror” further fueled his passion for the Metaverse.
In 2020, armed with a visionary team and a quest for innovation that could rival Elon Musk’s ventures, Krishnan embarked on a mission to create a 3-dimensional Internet with unlimited concurrent users. The result? LOKA, India’s first Social Metaverse, where the essence of real Indian locations and culture comes to life. Imagine strolling through a virtual Connaught Place in Delhi or feeling the virtual sand between your toes on Manila’s Baywalk Beach. In LOKA, real players in avatar form unlock a world of shared experiences, from attending concerts and indulging in epic shopping sprees to engaging in thrilling games and connecting with like-minded individuals. LOKA’s goal is to craft a harmonious universe within the Metaverse, driven by localization, user-generated content, virtual treasures, and a self-sustained economy—a world created by the people, for the people.
One of the pivotal moments in Krishnan’s journey was his appearance on Shark Tank India, where he made waves and garnered immense support and love from millions of viewers worldwide. With his passion for the Metaverse and determination to redefine virtual experiences, Krishnan Sunderarajan is undoubtedly a driving force in India’s Metaverse revolution.
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