DreamWorld
YC W21San Francisco, US · Founded 2021 · 30 employees · 2 known investors
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DreamWorld is a multiplayer 3D game platform that lets players build worlds using generative AI tools, targeting adults aged 13-40 who have outgrown earlier user-generated-content games. The platform combines advanced building capabilities with social features and supports large-scale concurrent player counts.
Also known as Elysium · Elyzm
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W21)
DreamWorld was founded in 2021 by Garrison Bellack and Zachary Kaplan.
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Garrison BellackinFounder & CEOGarrison Bellack is the CEO of DreamWorld and has held engineering leadership positions at Apple, Cruise, Meta, and Google.
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Zachary KaplaninFounder, Chief of ProductZachary Kaplan is Chief Creative Officer at DreamWorld with background spanning project management, product design, video production, and media and web design.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does DreamWorld do?
- DreamWorld is a multiplayer 3D game platform that lets players build worlds using generative AI tools, targeting adults aged 13-40 who have outgrown earlier user-generated-content games. The platform combines advanced building capabilities with social features and supports large-scale concurrent player counts.
- Who founded DreamWorld?
- DreamWorld was founded by Garrison Bellack, Zachary Kaplan in 2021.
- Who are DreamWorld's investors?
- DreamWorld's investors include Immeasurable, Y Combinator.
- Where is DreamWorld headquartered?
- DreamWorld is headquartered in San Francisco, US.




