In our newest #WeArePlay tales, we meet the founders who turned their pursuits into vibrant communities by way of their apps and video games on Google Play – from democratizing music manufacturing for artists in Brazil to constructing a worldwide community for Black professionals.
Listed here are a couple of of our favorites:
Erik and Kelvin’s app Murb connects and allows indie artists in Brazil to create and distribute music from their telephones.
Brothers Erick and Kelvin mixed their ardour for Brazil’s city tradition from skateboarding to graffiti with their skilled expertise in tech to create Murb. Their app empowers younger, unbiased artists within the rap, entice, and funk communities to supply music straight on their telephones, offering a significant platform for many who lack entry to studios. With latest options like producer profiles to assist musicians promote their work and plans to combine with main streaming platforms, Murb is on a mission to democratize music manufacturing.
Channing’s app BlackListed empowers Black professionals with a devoted platform to construct group, share profession milestones, and straight assist Black-owned companies.
After working as a product supervisor within the vitality sector, Channing noticed the necessity for a devoted area the place Black professionals might join, rejoice achievements, and assist one another. She created BlackListed, a social networking app for customers to share profession milestones and job updates. Channing is now getting ready to launch a brand new procuring function to assist Black-owned companies straight by way of the app, with plans to develop the platform to Canada and Africa.
Zeyang, Kan and Susheng constructed a worldwide group with their common sport Soul Knight.
After assembly within the U.S. whereas finding out pc science, Zeyang, Kan, and Susheng united over a shared ardour for gaming to launch ChillyRoom. Their hit title, Soul Knight, is a rogue-like pixel shooter constructed purely for enjoyable, deliberately avoiding pay-to-win mechanics. The sport’s co-op and native multiplayer modes helped it unfold quickly by way of word-of-mouth in colleges and dorms, constructing a devoted world group. Right this moment, the crew is growing new initiatives whereas staying true to their mission of offering alternatives for the subsequent era of sport builders.
Uncover different inspiring app and sport founders featured in #WeArePlay.
