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✨ 𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 ‘𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐀𝐈 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬’ 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 Two years into the GenAI revolution, using AI apps for various use cases has become as reflexive as checking their email for many knowledge workers. It's now their go-to work buddy, personal tutor, and maybe even a confidant. It's wild if you think about it. What started with assistants like ChatGPT has exploded into a myriad of consumer applications, reshaping user behaviors and transforming our digital experiences in ways both profound and unexpected. In a new two-part series, we aim to provide a comprehensive snapshot of this evolving consumer applications landscape and our areas of excitement in GenAI consumer tech. Today, we are releasing the first report, ‘The State of GenAI in Consumer Applications’. It takes stock of the current state of consumer-facing GenAI applications across mobile and web platforms, uncovering trends and insights on their adoption and emerging use cases. Our analysis revealed interesting trends and learnings that we believe would serve as a critical benchmark for founders building GenAI applications from India to form an opinion on how GenAI capabilities are advancing and the market at large. View and download the complete deck here: https://lnkd.in/gwiShQus Mukul Arora Mayank Khanduja Amit Aggarwal Manish Advani Harshit Jain Anoushka Arya

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We're thrilled to announce our esteemed panel of judges for the upcoming GameOn UEFN Hackathon, who will evaluate your innovative Fortnite islands created with UEFN. Get ready to impress! Arvind Neelakantan - Solutions Architect, Epic Games Zankhit Chawda - CEO, Small World Games Mayank Khanduja - Partner, Elevation Capital Karan Parikh - Founder, Green Rain Studios Manish Agarwal - Elder Council Member, Kratos Gamer Network This is your chance to showcase your UEFN skills to experts in the industry.. Haven't registered yet? Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gAvui7Vp Don't miss this chance to be at the forefront of game innovation. Whether you're a seasoned Unreal developer, a creative mind, or a passionate Fortnite enthusiast, this is your launchpad to success within the ever-expanding Fortnite ecosystem. Cash prizes worth ₹7 lakh and Google Cloud Credits await the top teams. You can write to us at [email protected] for any queries. Supreet Kaur Saishree Ashwin Kshitij Jayakrishnan Rahul Humayun

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Our latest report dives into the fascinating world of consumer-facing GenAI applications. 💻 On web, assistants reign supreme, with meaningful niches in content generation, companionship, and productivity tools. 📱 Mobile? It's a whole different game. Assistants still lead, but photo enhancers and education apps emerge as strong use cases. Explore the web and mobile market maps in the slides below and check out the full report for insights into usage, growth, engagement, and retention metrics for the top GenAI apps. LINK: https://lnkd.in/gXUmFXuj Mukul Arora Mayank Khanduja Amit Aggarwal Manish Advani Harshit Jain Anoushka Arya

Design, develop, and publish content in Fortnite using Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) As a precursor to the GameOn UEFN hackathon, we're excited to invite you to a webinar on August 1 - which will be a technical deep dive with live demonstrations to walk you through different Fortnite island concepts. The session, by Arvind Neelakantan (Solutions Architect, Epic Games), will explore: ◆ Innovative Patchwork devices to create and manipulate gameplay music ◆ Seamless integration of high-fidelity digital humans with MetaHuman ◆ Creative camera angles that offer fresh perspectives on the action ◆ Verse programming and how you can leverage new functionalities to enable level persistence ◆ Bringing custom photogrammetry assets and optimizing them for your UEFN experience ◆ And more... We’ll conclude with case studies showcasing how developers can enhance player engagement and tap into cultural trends to create immersive, globally appealing experiences. Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/gcDy6eUX Supreet Kaur Saishree Ashwin Mayank Khanduja Kshitij Jayakrishnan Rahul Humayun

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Excited to introduce Aditya Maheshwari, our newest addition to the Elevation Capital team! Aditya will focus on investments in the Healthcare space, covering areas such as healthcare services, devices, and health-tech platforms. He holds a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Computer Science from IIT Bombay. Aditya was previously associated with Boston Consulting Group. Feel free to reach out to him at [email protected] to explore potential opportunities or simply say hello!

“There is so much entertainment content being consumed but learning is…” Amit Aggarwal talks about India’s emerging content consumption trends, exploring how Seekho is bridging the gap between entertainment and education to serve the aspirations of the Indian masses. Watch our recent Day One podcast with Seekho co-founder Rohit Choudhary here: https://lnkd.in/g79_jGWk

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