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Seth Louey

Topia - Video chat in a virtual world

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Topia is a spatial media platform that combines playful world-building with encrypted video chat. Customize using ready-to-use kits or create your own. Host 500+ in-world for dinners, podcasts, concerts, conferences, and more. It's your world to build.

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Bradley Tramer
The first time I used Topia was for a virtual memorial service. The second was for my sister's wedding party. Since September, my team has used it to host our Friday meetings. Goes to show the use cases are endless. I'm always forgetting I'm in a virtual space - I walk up and introduce myself to strangers, go on hikes with friends, listen to music at parties, explore the scenery, sit by the fire, etc. I can't wait to see where this goes! 🚀
Daniel Liebeskind
Maker
@bradley_tramer we appreciate you using Topia for so many different types of events!
Danielle Diamond
Maker
@bradley_tramer Thanks for being an early supporter! Appreciate the 💙 Brad!
Jordan Kallman
World building. If you want to create virtual events that people actually talk about with their friends, you need to immerse them in an imaginary social space. An alternate reality they can explore. What sets Topia apart from the other emerging proximity design platforms? Three things: 1. It is beautiful, the aesthetic resonates and it creates a sense of wonder with those who join; 2. It is super simple to adopt and accessibility is a key feature. My 67 year-old mom loves it; 3. You can customize a world within minutes, but the depth of available options for more sophisticated builders is limitless. Since June we have been translating our large-scale festivals to the virtual space and Topia is far-and-away the most impactful layer to our events and gatherings. Plus, the team is the most enthusiastic, helpful and available team we have met across our experience using nearly 50 different platforms. If you choose a technology purely based on one factor, make it the spirit of the founders and early team members. They are simply the best and this product has a long run ahead.
Daniel Liebeskind
Maker
@jordan_kallman thank you for the kind words! We've loved every minute of collaborating with you and look forward to the next mind-blowing immersive event you throw in Topia.
Jordan Kallman
@dliebeskind you guys are the best. Looking forward to contributing to the success of your inspired idea for a long time to come :)
Chris Psiaki
Maker
@dliebeskind @jordan_kallman We're looking forward to our continued collaboration and supporting your efforts!
Jordan Kallman
@dliebeskind @cpsiaki Yes! Thanks Chris, it has been such a pleasure to work with you
Jessica Cail
After a year of Zoom meetings with a dozen friends all trying to speak at once, and only one conversation able to happen at a time (and everyone else forced to listen to it), it's amazing to be in a virtual space where you can walk away from others, and only converse with the people you're next to. Combined with an artistically-created virtual space representing a location of your choice, the ability to wander in and out of spaces and conversations, just as you would in real life, is the closest you can get to a natural interaction as you'll find in the virtual world. In short, this is the virtual hangout you've been looking for.
Chris Psiaki
Maker
@jesscail Tea huh? Have you been to topia.io/teahouse ? Might be a silly question! Thanks for stopping by!
Danielle Diamond
Maker
@jesscail Wow! This means the world to the Topia team. You really get it! That last sentence is exactly what we are striving to create for users.
Brian Swichkow
@jesscail awww!! Thank you Jess for such warm reflections. I kid you not, this was the first thing I read as I sat back down at my desk with a cup of Immunitea (also mentioned in more than a few episodes of http://futurewifepodcast.com and hidden within out worlds). Thank you so much for being such a warm and loving part of our spaces ❤️
Daniel Liebeskind
Maker
@jesscail thanks for this! Wandering in and out of conversations in an artistically-created space is what it's all about
Lina Bell
I loved customizing my world and am always so proud and excited to show it off! I’ve even started using it to host meetings for work and every time I take someone new into Topia I get responses like this one from my coworker: "Thanks again for the Topia walkthrough. IM STILL SO AMAZED. THIS IS GENIUS AND IM SO EXCITED TO SEE WHERE IT GOES". Now we’re hosting our office holiday party in Topia as well! The way it facilitates a more natural, human connection is unparalleled and is the break from zoom fatigue we all so desperately need.
Daniel Liebeskind
Maker
@lina_bell excited to hear about your office holiday party! I think we all needed a break from zoom fatigue - glad you're finding that :)
Jeremiah Peisert
I've loved using Topia for virtual meetings (Symposium) and Brian's wedding. It's such a unique and interactive way to gather with friends. Huge congrats to this team and I'm excited to see it grow!
Brian Swichkow
@jpeisert aww, it's been such a pleasure to connect with you in-world and play with your pixels just as we did at those first Symposiums. I am so grateful for this virtual space to share with you and Meghan until we can see your faces IRL.
JJ
Wow, a very cool experience! Definitely feels more "virtual world" rather than just another spatial avatar video chat system.
Dylan Jones
Maker
@just2jays That means the world! Thanks! It's growing and growing every day!
Pete Cashmore
wow love it!! 👏
Danielle Diamond
Maker
@petecashmore thanks 🙏
Michael Hernandez
Actually a great product. Gives you the ability to have digital experiences with no artistic or physical boundaries. A great friend of mine got married on Topia with hundreds of attendees in a weirdly immersive covid-proof digital wonderland/museum. What other digital platform can allow real communities to connect, have group experiences, and leave lasting memories?
Chris Psiaki
Maker
@michael_hernandez2 I was there too!
Danielle Diamond
Maker
@michael_hernandez2 Thanks so much or the kind words! Topia has given so many people the opportunity to connect and meet new people in a time when it is nearly impossible to do so in person. I love hearing about community collisions. And, we'll never forget the 1st Topia wedding (definitely not the last)
Quinn Hobbs
Super fun product with readily accessible UI and access.
Chris Psiaki
Maker
@dangerousdudesmedia Thank you! More to come!
Brian Swichkow
@dangerousdudesmedia thank you the kind reflection, Quinn! So great running into you and seeing your pixels in-world. Excited to talk more about wine, wonderment, and California living.
Daniel Liebeskind
Maker
@dangerousdudesmedia We've some very exciting UI updates coming soon!
Yuliya Dzyachenka
Looks so nice with this vintage black and white cartoon design. And the the level of detail is very high but still pleasant for the vision.
Daniel Liebeskind
Maker
@yuliya204 thanks! You can actually customize worlds to look and feel any way you'd like. It has been pretty incredible to see the creativity and cleverness of our community and worlds come in all shapes, sizes, and styles!
Dylan Jones
Maker
@yuliya204 We like the black and white because it focusses the eye on color, which are the people! The backdrop is just that - the backdrop. So the avatars (or as we call them, Topi) and people's faces pop out in more color.
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