Imaginal Games

[NEW] a16z @speedrun request for startups: Vibe Creation Platforms We've seen Vibe Coding platforms like Lovable and Bolt emerge for application development serving non-coding consumers --> We'll soon see VIBE CREATION as an entirely new consumer experience for crafting video, visual stories, games, and more The platform will require an end-to-end workflow orchestrated by AI agents --> Today, we have the infrastructure with foundation models across modalities, but most consumers won't jump from model site to model site to then stitch their creations together The winning solution will help consumers go from idea to first draft in minutes while enabling finer creative control for those that seek it --> This is how we go from AI internet memes to compelling human stories AI Vibe Creation platforms are designed for fun and creative flow. They remove the million knobs and sliders professional creators have come to expect --> They feel more like a game than a tool a16z speedrun has already invested in a few teams exploring this space: - VIDEO: @hedra_labs (animated characters), @intangibleai (canva for 3D) - GAMING: @Rosebud_AI (game generation), @NiloTechInc (3D worldbuilding) - IMAGE: @floraai (infinite canvas), @TheBlankApp_ (instagram for AI), - VISUAL STORIES: @KomikoAI (anime), Sekai (tiktok for interactive stories) We believe there will be many great vibe creation platforms to be built across medium (video, music, game, etc), genre/niche (anime, 3D, sports) and platform (mobile, web, XR) if you're building in this space, DM us and apply for speedrun!