Hrish Lotlikar
Hrish Lotlikar is the Co-Founder and CEO of SuperWorld, one of the fastest-growing and most innovative augmented reality platforms in the world. A global leader at the intersection of AR, digital media, and immersive technology, Hrish has built a reputation for pioneering the future of virtual and real-world interaction. His career spans Wall Street, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood, giving him a rare combination of technological, financial, and creative expertise. Before launching SuperWorld, he co-founded The Rogue Initiative Studios, a Hollywood film, TV, gaming, and immersive entertainment company known for high-production, interactive storytelling. Hrish also served as Managing Partner at Eastlabs, a leading early-stage venture capital fund based in Kyiv, Ukraine, where he worked closely with emerging tech founders. Earlier in his career, he was an Investment Banker at UBS Investment Bank and HSBC Securities, specializing in public finance, corporate finance, and M&A. His diverse background positions him as a visionary entrepreneur driving the next generation of AR innovation and global digital experiences.
Hrish Lotlikar Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Co-Founder and CEO
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Associate, Investment Banking
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Senior Associate, Investment Banking and M&A
Academic History
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M.P.H., Health and Policy Administration
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M.B.A., Finance and Entrepreneurship
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B.A., Political Science/Pre-Med
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
Co-Founder and CEO, SuperWorld
Co-Founder, Rogue Initiative Studios
Co-Founder and Board Member, OMA 3
Co-Founder and Advisor, Growth Engine AI
Co-Founder and Advisor, The Runway
Managing Director, Startup Labs
Advisor, VR/AR Association
Advisor, SingularityNET
Advisor, Future Frontiers
Fellow, On Deck
Council Member, GLG
TECH CAREER
Hrish Lotlikar is a leading voice in Web3, AR/VR, blockchain-powered virtual real estate, and decentralized metaverse development, frequently writing and speaking on the future of digital ownership, immersive technology, and creator-driven economies.
His mission centers on building a more connected and equitable world by leveraging augmented reality, blockchain, and AI to empower global users.
He actively collaborates with creators, brands, influencers, and communities looking to create, discover, monetize, and own content within the emerging digital layer of the real world.
By combining AR, NFTs, and user-generated experiences, Hrish is focused on democratizing access to the metaverse—allowing people everywhere to claim virtual land, build immersive experiences, and participate in the new digital economy.
EARLY CAREER
Before becoming a prominent figure in the AR and Web3 space, Hrish built a diverse global career across venture capital, investment banking, and management consulting.
He served as Founding Managing Partner at Eastlabs, where he helped grow a fast-emerging tech ecosystem by backing and mentoring early-stage startups.
Hrish then became a Senior Business Developer and Global Evangelist at Toptal, supported by top-tier investors including Andreessen Horowitz, the Rockefellers, and the co-founders of Facebook and Zynga.
Previously, he was a Vice President at Spencer Trask Ventures, raising capital from a worldwide network of venture capital and private equity partners.
Earlier in his career, Hrish worked as an Investment Banker at UBS Investment Bank and HSBC Securities, specializing in public finance, corporate finance, and M&A.
He also spent time as an Associate in the Global Business Development Group at Hewitt Associates, gaining foundational experience in strategy and consulting.