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🎉 Celebrating a Transformative Fall with BLCK UNICRN and Our Incredible Berkeley SkyDeck Interns This fall, the BLCK UNICRN team made extraordinary strides with the talent and dedication of our Berkeley SkyDeck interns. Together, we’ve achieved milestones that set the stage for the future of immersive experiences: Aditi Bordia Alicia Wang Cayden Baldwin Daniel Jiang Gracy Lu Hilary Wang Hitha Varganti Jaeyeon Lee Jingjing Zhang John Leddy Jonathan Chi Jorge Maldonado Leo Raksin Mansoor Mamnoon Marin Lau Max Kessler Rafine Som Rayna L. Sharon Zhao Shayna Shanara Shreya Satheesh Tanusha Kaushik Vivek Putta Daniel Do Here’s a snapshot of what we’ve achieved this fall: ✨ Launched the BLCK UNICRN Operating System A unified platform empowering creators with community, courses, events, fundraising, spaces, talent, and AI tools. Designed to serve Consumer, SMB, and Enterprise tiers, this system is reshaping how creators connect and innovate. 🌐 Expanded at SF and LA Tech Week With 1,200 signups during LA Tech Week, our second year at the event, we proved the demand for tools that enable immersive experiences. 🖥️ Refined Our Website Optimized with SEO-driven updates, including use cases and blog content, to amplify our impact and storytelling potential. 🤖 Innovated with AI Tools Explored cutting-edge features like AI agents and text-to-video/song generators, helping creators push the boundaries of their work. 📱 Refined a Mobile App Refined a mobile app solution to ensure our platform is accessible anytime, anywhere. 💎 Explored Crypto and Web3 Explored tools and use cases for blockchain-backed experiences, including NFTs and token-gated events, giving creators exciting new ways to engage their audiences. 🎥 Launched BLCK UNICRN’s Reality TV Show Our groundbreaking series spotlights creators as they relentlessly pursue bringing their own immersive music experiences to life, culminating in a thrilling debut at LA Tech Week 2025. 🎓 Launched New Verticals in Education and Music Empowering students and creators with specialized tools and resources to revolutionize learning and redefine entertainment. 👤 Refined User Onboarding Streamlined the process for creators to maximize the value of our platform and bring their visions to life. 💡 To Our Interns: This season has been a testament to the power of collaboration, and I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve built together. As you move forward in your careers, remember to stay in touch, support one another, and keep building toward your career goals! #BLCKUNICRN #ImmersiveExperiences #Innovation #SkyDeckInterns #Community

We're thrilled to announce that, following a successful TECH WEEK by a16z , BLCK UNICRN’s Talent and Spaces Marketplace has officially launched—facilitating our first transactions and helping creators find the right talent and spaces to bring their visions to life. Our focus is now on creating a suite of tools to make BLCK UNICRN the operating system for the $400B immersive experience economy. Today, we’re introducing the BLCK UNICRN Community Platform—a free platform designed to lower the barriers to entry, foster collaboration, and democratize access to this rapidly growing industry. After countless conversations with creators, we saw recurring challenges they face, including: -Access to Funding to get projects off the ground, -Guidance for newcomers unsure of where to start, and -Visibility for emerging experiences that deserve discovery. To meet these needs, we’re rolling out new tools: 🎟️ Fundraising Platform – Enables creators to pre-sell tickets, secure sponsors, and attract investors for breathtaking experiences. 📚 Custom Courses & AI Tools – Lowers barriers to entry by equipping creators with the knowledge and tools to produce high-quality immersive experiences. 🌍 Event Capabilities – Allows audiences to easily discover the world’s best experiences from up-and-coming creators. These offerings are supported by our Talent and Space Marketplace— connecting creators with the resources they need to bring their projects to life. If there’s one thing we’ve learned from working with some of the largest and fastest-growing companies, it’s this: to truly create value, you need to solve a problem entirely, not just partially. That’s why we’re committed to building the complete ecosystem for immersive experiences. Join us as we redefine the immersive experience industry! #BLCKUNICRN #ImmersiveExperiences #CreatorsCommunity #Fundraising #Marketplace #Innovation

🚀 What an incredible TECH WEEK by a16z! I’m excited to share that BLCK UNICRN doubled our sign-ups this year, with over 1,200 registered attendees for our new immersive experience marketplace and virtual immersive experience demo. We’re laying the foundation for many groundbreaking immersive experiences to come! It was amazing to see brands, investors, and creators come together, all eager to explore how immersive technology is transforming industries like entertainment, education, and more. I also had the pleasure of joining the Immersive XP podcast to share BLCK UNICRN's vision for how immersive experiences can break down geographical boundaries and shape the future of entertainment. 🎙️ Check out the episode here: https://lnkd.in/gaFxv2xJ With the seeds planted, I’m excited to see the incredible immersive experiences that will grow from these collaborations. Looking forward to even bigger opportunities and more innovation at future Tech Weeks! 🌟 #LATECHWEEK #BLCKUNICRN #ImmersiveExperiences #Innovation #AR #VR #Brands #Investors #Creators #ImmersiveXP #Podcast #FutureOfImmersiveTech

After an incredible SF TECH WEEK by a16z last week, where we had over 600 signups for our marketplace and immersive experience demo, we’re excited to make an even bigger splash as LA Tech Week kicks off! Our SF events drew investors, brands, tech communities, and creators alike, all eager to see how immersive experiences—from corporate training to entertainment and IP creation—are transforming industries. Whether you’re looking to create better software demos or design engaging location-based experiences, we invite you to join us and experience BLCK UNICRN firsthand. Here’s where you can catch us at LA Tech Week: 🌍 October 17: https://lu.ma/pp5dzni9 🎤 October 18: https://lu.ma/b29xrfkv 💰 October 19: https://lu.ma/hbvjndqq 🎨 October 20: https://lu.ma/s3mfsyub Join us as we continue to push the boundaries of immersive experiences. We can’t wait to connect with you at LA Tech Week! #LATECHWEEK #BLCKUNICRN #ImmersiveExperiences #Innovation #AR #VR

🚀✨ BLCK UNICRN is coming to both LA and SF TECH WEEK by a16z! 🚀✨ We’re excited to demo our new all-in-one marketplace designed for the immersive experience ecosystem. Whether you’re a creator, brand, or investor, BLCK UNICRN is where you can find space, capital, IP, tech, and operations to bring your vision to life. This is your chance to see how we’re transforming the future of immersive experiences! But that's not all! We’ll also be debuting virtual experiences created using our proprietary platform. These immersive showcases highlight the power of our marketplace and what’s possible when cutting-edge tech meets creativity. LA Tech Week: 🌍 October 17: https://lu.ma/pp5dzni9 🎤 October 18: https://lu.ma/b29xrfkv 💰 October 19: https://lu.ma/hbvjndqq 🎨 October 20: https://lu.ma/s3mfsyub SF Tech Week: 🎨 October 7: https://lu.ma/wvol3cxr 🎃 October 8: https://lu.ma/ukl7dk3y 💰 October 9: https://lu.ma/l2bxd60m 🎤 October 10: https://lu.ma/a1btuh9a 🌍 October 11: https://lu.ma/i49jpd7r 🎮 October 12: https://lu.ma/kl9e9xjz 🤖 October 13: https://lu.ma/zga5ur9a Join us to explore the future of immersive tech, experience what our platform can do, and connect with the immersive community at both LA and SF Tech Week! #LATechWeek #SFTechWeek #BLCKUNICRN #ImmersiveExperiences #TeamBuilding #Investors #Creators #TechInnovation #CustomExperiences #Marketplace Don’t miss out—register today! 🚀🌟

🎉 BLCK UNICRN Joins the WXO - World Experience Organization! We’re excited to announce that BLCK UNICRN has officially been accepted into the World Experience Organization (WXO), an elite community of 1,000 of the world’s top experience creators! This is a major milestone in our journey, and we’re proud to stand alongside such a talented and visionary group. At BLCK UNICRN, we've facilitated over 3,000 unique and groundbreaking events to date. Our collaborations with leading organizations like Fever and TECH WEEK by a16z have enabled us to push the boundaries of what’s possible, merging technology, art, and narrative in powerful new ways. What This Means for the Future: As part of WXO, we’re eager to test our new tools with the world’s best creators, all designed to make building immersive experiences easier, faster, and safer. Whether you’re an established artist or a budding creator, our suite of innovative platforms is here to help you succeed: 💻 Marketplace: A hub for creators and brands to connect with the best immersive experience talent 🎓 Courses: In-depth educational content that teaches emerging creators how to build, manage, and scale their experiences—more efficiently and profitably. 🏢 Spaces Platform: An ecosystem that connects creators, brands, and experience creators with venues and tools, ensuring every experience is impactful, safe, and revenue-generating. From virtual reality concerts to interactive art installations, our tools are built to help you monetize your creative work in a streamlined and efficient way. Being part of the World Experience Organization allows us to continue our mission of transforming the immersive experience landscape, all while giving creators the opportunity to turn their ideas into commercially successful ventures. We’re just getting started, and the future is brighter than ever! 🌟 Stay tuned for more updates on how BLCK UNICRN is shaping the future of storytelling and partnering with creators around the world to unlock new possibilities.

https://lnkd.in/gvKjqnPH 🚀 "There is something super fascinating at the convergence of immersive experiences and the intersection with AI… I kind of wonder, is there a new art form here?... Something that's not a game, not a movie, but something in the middle... an experience totally tailored to the user with a synergistic feedback loop between the user and the system." - Marc Andreessen I'm thrilled to announce that BLCK UNICRN will be debuting our new virtual immersive experience capabilities during SF TECH WEEK by a16z! In partnership with Zoom’s OnZoom Immersive Experiences platform, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in virtual experiences. Join us to explore the future of immersive technology! SF Tech Week: October 7th: lu.ma/wvol3cxr October 8th: lu.ma/ukl7dk3y October 9th: lu.ma/l2bxd60m October 10th: lu.ma/a1btuh9a October 11th: lu.ma/i49jpd7r October 12th: lu.ma/kl9e9xjz October 13th: lu.ma/zga5ur9a Let’s redefine the future together! #SFTechWeek #ImmersiveExperiences #AI #VirtualReality #BLCKUNICRN

🚀 A huge shoutout to the incredible Berkeley SkyDeck interns who worked with BLCK UNICRN this summer! 🌟 Aiji Li Andrew Lin Bryan Zhang Dania Alfakoos Divya Madgula Elnara Pashazadeh Hannah H. Inseo Yang Justin Choi Keyue(Cora) Tong Lydia Jung Michelle Kim Nick Saballos Queenie Tian Richard Zheng Ryan Xu Senara Subasinghe Tarek B. Tyler Jung Vicky Huang Yesenia Morales Your dedication and hard work have made an impact in so many remarkable ways. A few highlights below: ✨ Launched our virtual immersive experience product to corporate teams, unlocking exciting new growth opportunities. ✨ Played a critical role in developing the new BLCK UNICRN marketplace, turning our vision for connecting brands, creators, and agencies into reality. ✨ Enhanced our courses platform, elevating the learning experience for creators and brands. ✨ Strengthened our investor relations, identifying key investors and setting the stage for future success. ✨ Broadened our partner network, forging connections that will drive our growth. ✨ Our XR team created stunning new assets for our virtual immersive experiences, pushing the boundaries of innovation. ✨ Led A/B testing, analyzed user cohorts, and uncovered and optimized new marketing channels, driving smarter, data-driven decisions. ✨ Streamlined the onboarding process for creators and brands, making it more seamless than ever. ✨ Integrated AI into our product workflows, adding a cutting-edge layer of intelligence. Exciting news! BLCK UNICRN will be participating in the Fall Internship Fair next week at Berkeley SkyDeck. We’re proud to share that our past interns have not only gone on to work at Fortune 100 tech companies, top consulting firms, and investment banks but have also joined private equity firms, entertainment giants, started their own ventures, and contributed to later-stage startups. Thank you for your incredible contributions, creativity, and energy - you all have very bright futures ahead! Be sure to stay in touch and help each other out on your career journeys!🌟 #internships #startup #innovation #BerkeleySkyDeck #BLCKUNICRN #Teamwork #Gratitude #InternshipFair

🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 I'm thrilled to announce that BLCK UNICRN will be participating in Andreessen Horowitz's LA Tech Week this year! Reflecting on our journey, it's amazing to see how far we've come. Just last year, we debuted our immersive experience prototype at the UCLA Anderson Venture Accelerator during LA Tech Week. Since then, we've hosted over 3,000 experiences in partnership with Fever, created 10 out-of-the-box experiences for creators, and launched our Virtual Immersive Experiences product, which can now be enjoyed anywhere in the world. We've empowered creators to craft their own experiences and monetize them using our operating system for the immersive creator economy. We invite investors, companies interested in creating immersive experiences for training, and marketing purposes, prospective employees, potential partners, and creators to join us at LA Tech Week. Come see how BLCK UNICRN is transforming the way immersive experiences are created and monetized. Looking forward to connecting with you all!: Thursday, October 17th: https://lu.ma/pp5dzni9 Friday, October 18th: https://lu.ma/b29xrfkv Saturday, October 19th: https://lu.ma/hbvjndqq Sunday, October 20th: https://lu.ma/s3mfsyub hashtag #BLCKUNICRN #LATechWeek #ImmersiveExperiences #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Tech #UCLAAnderson #Investors #Creators #FutureOfWork

🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 BLCK UNICRN is thrilled to announce that we are now hosting Virtual Immersive Music Experiences! This strategic move has significantly expanded our total addressable market, allowing us to reach and engage a global audience like never before. We are excited to introduce our exclusive slate of 10 immersive experiences designed to captivate and inspire. Here's a glimpse of what we have in store: ✨ The Trillion Dollar AI Fund 👻 LGBTQ Horror Experience 🎬 Step Inside of a Next Generation Music Video 💡 Diversity in Innovation Experience 📖 Step Inside of a Graphic Novel 🎤 Immersive Hip Hop Storytelling 🎮 Alternate Reality Gaming Experience 🇺🇸 2024 Election Experience ❤️ Horror Date Night Experience 🌍 Promised Land Experience Each experience is crafted to provide unique, unforgettable adventures that blend cutting-edge technology with compelling storytelling. Whether it's stepping into a graphic novel or navigating the future of AI, there's something for everyone. Also, check out the highlights from our most recent activation at Curacao for the Anime Expo in this video reel: https://lnkd.in/gesMgSzp Let's create unforgettable memories together. 🌟 hashtag #BLCKUNICRN #ImmersiveExperience #MusicExperience #Innovation #Storytelling #TechInnovation #Entertainment #GlobalReach Looking forward to connecting and exploring new opportunities! Best regards, Josh