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Ankur Dewani shared thisSuper excited to be joining Skillz! A great team, an exciting opportunity, and so much potential to build something special together. Looking forward to this next chapter and everything that’s ahead! 🚀Ankur Dewani shared thisWelcome, Ankur Dewani! Ankur joins as CEO of Skillz India Platform Private Limited. He brings more than 15 years of experience building and scaling consumer gaming businesses, including co-founding and leading Boom Games and serving as CEO of PokerStars India. Welcome to the team, Ankur! #Skillz #Leadership #Gaming #NewCEO
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Ankur Dewani shared thisAnthropic just pushed "another" update for Claude, and its taken things to a new level with managed teams and scheduled tasks. Sharing my usage stats, apparently at ~29M tokens i've consumed 278x more than Harry Potter & the Philosopher's Stone (wish i had a magic wand, attempted to build 3-4 different things and made tons of mistakes before zeroing in on one, and tweaking/optimising on token efficiency and md files has been a journey by itself).. Having said that, most liberating feeling ever! Would love to hear what others are upto, and see some stats for technical & non technical folks, and anything you've found useful, or wish you knew sooner? #Claude #AI #VibeCoding #Netflix&Claude
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Ankur Dewani shared thisBig ideas, sharp people, and a house that feels more like a second home! We haven’t got a #GreatPlaceToWork award yet; but this right here is a win already! 🏡🎮 #BoomGames #TeamLife #GameOnAnkur Dewani shared thisNot Your Average Office! 🏡 Tucked away in a peaceful villa, the Boom Games Villa Office in Bengaluru is where the team brings bold ideas into builds, bugs get squashed and every challenge becomes a chance to level up. 🚀 From game nights to team lunches, power naps to pitch marathons, this space keeps us inspired, focused, and ready for more. It's where fun meets purpose, and innovation comes naturally. 🧠 Think you’d thrive in a cool space like this? 😎 We’re hiring! Drop a comment or DM if you’d like to be part of the Boom crew! 👇 #HouseTour #BoomGames #WorkVilla #WorkCulture #Gaming #WorkStation
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Ankur Dewani shared thisWe’re only as good as our people. At Boom Games, that couldn’t be more true. In an industry dominated by giants, we’re still a small, self-funded team—but with a giant-sized ambition. And none of what we’ve achieved over the last year would be possible without the team we’ve built. To every single person on our team—thank you! Your ownership, obsession with excellence, late-night grinding, and relentless push to do better is what powers everything we do. If you’ve seen Piyush’s post (https://lnkd.in/dN-FmrhD) on how we track data, measure everything, and keep a real-time pulse on what matters—you’ll get a peek into the kind of builders we’re lucky to have here. That brings me to the more exciting news & update! 🏍️ We’re giving away BMW RR Bikes to all new hires. 🏍️ That’s right. After deep strategic alignment (read: a fiery 11pm debate on our office WhatsApp), we’ve decided to follow the footsteps of great founders before us and give away BMW bikes. Starting today, new joiners will receive a BMW RR bike (details in comments), complete with: ✅ Welcome letter ✅ Tank full of petrol ✅ One free ride pass to “Vashi/Hosur and back” And because we love adding fuel to the fire...and we're a gaming company after all 👉 If this post gets 100K likes and 1 million impressions, we’ll gift one BMW RR bike to a randomly selected person on LinkedIn. We'll do a recorded SpinTheWheel for fairness! So if you're someone who loves to build, or knows someone who's passionate about gaming - pls reach out to us! #BMW #BMWforBuilders #Startup #Perks #Tech #Hiring #OnlySlightlyFunded #NoInvestorsWereHarmedInTheMakingOfThisPost
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Ankur Dewani shared thisEvery Mumbaikar (and most city dwellers) knows this feeling, you're following traffic rules, waiting patiently at a signal, when someone zips past on the wrong side. Or a auto/bike/car/cab/delivery riders etc cut dangerously close, risking lives just to save a few minutes and often times putting the rule following citizen on tilt. The frustration builds, day after day. For years, I've wondered why can't we fix this? The traffic police are understaffed, CCTV coverage is limited, and violators know this. The result? Chaos, road rage, and constant anxiety on our roads. But with AI becoming more accessible, I believe we can change this. The idea? A citizen-powered traffic violation reporting system: - Citizens capture violations through a secure app (Reporters) - AI validates evidence in real-time, checking applicable laws & fines - Other citizens verify incidents (Validators) with trust-based consensus - Verified reports sent to traffic authorities - Reporters & Validators share rewards from collected fines Example: On a ₹500 fine - 50% to government - 25% to Reporter - 25% split among Validators Even without monetary incentives, the social impact alone could drive adoption but incentives help re-enforce the positive behaviour Think about it: Every smartphone becomes a traffic camera. Every responsible citizen becomes part of the solution. Challenges: - Will the govt. allow a pseudo/parallel governance system? Even if its to help them? - Privacy safeguards - False reporting prevention - Abuse-proof system - Legal framework updates Impact: - 10-20x+ more violation detection - Better driver behaviour - Reduced accidents & road rage - Community-driven road safety - Revenue sharing benefits This model could extend to: - Illegal parking - Public property damage - Civic issues - Environmental violations Is it perfect? No. Will there be challenges? Yes. Is it better than our current system? By orders of magnitude. Attempted a prototype (thanks to no code tools) to help visualise this. I'm obviously biased in my thoughts, but what do you'll think, could something like this work? Special thanks to Gowree - your recent post about civic responsibility rekindled my passion for this project. #MumbaiTraffic #AI #CivicTech #SmartCities #RoadSafety PS: If you're building on blockchain or AI, or have passion for something similar, would love to connect & exchange thoughts or perhaps back some young builders PPS: No, this isn't a new venture/gig etc, if you're one of our investors / potential investors - don't panic! We are still focused on taking over the gaming world! 😅 - This is just a citizen's attempt to help/contribute towards improving our cities. Some interesting stats & assumptions to be followed in comments.
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Ankur Dewani shared thisDespite current headwinds in the gaming industry, we at RummyVerse stand resilient. We're committed to innovative solutions and continue to hire. Come, join us & let's craft the future together! 🚀 #rummy #gameindustry #gamingjobs #rummyverse #gamedev #gameon #gamedevelopmentAnkur Dewani shared this🚀 Exciting Opportunities at RummyVerse!! We at RummyVerse are looking for a full-time talented individuals to join our team [on-site Role] in Bengaluru [HSR Layout] for the below mentioned roles: 1. Senior Unity Game Developer Experience: 3 – 5 Years Skillset: Unity, C#, Android Development - Basics, Designing Skill 2. Game Development - Backend Engineer - [SDE & Sr. SDE] Experience: 2 – 5 Years Required Skillset: J2EE, Redis, Kafka, Spring boot, MySQL, MongoDB, Micro Services, JPA, Hibernate, Microservice & Event Based Architecture 3. Platform BFF – SDE & Sr. SDE Experience: 2 – 5 Years Required Skillset: Node.js, Redis, MongoDB, MySQL, Kafka 4. Platform BE – Lead & Sr. SDE Experience: 3 – 8 Years Required Skillset: Node.js, MERN Stack [Mongo, Express, React, Node], MySQL, Kafka 5. Platform FE – SDE & Sr. SDE Experience: 2 – 5 Years Required Skillset: React.js, MERN Stack [Mongo, Express, React, Node], React Native, Redux Your main responsibilities will include developing game mechanics and systems, writing top-notch & efficient code, tackling technical issues, and collaborating with our team to bring our game requirements to reality. Most importantly, a strong passion for solving complex software engineering problems If you love building products that really make an impact, this can be the place for you. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow in a dynamic and supportive environment. How to apply: Drop in an email to hr@rummyverse.com. Do add people in your network that fit the role as well and help spread the word. Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further consideration. Join us and be a part of our exciting journey! #hiringalerts #RummyVerse #UnityGameDevelopers #JavaDevelopers #NodeJs #ReactJS #Gaming #Rummy #Java #FullStack #Kafka #MYSQL #MERNStack
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Ankur Dewani shared this🌟 Introducing RummyVerse 🚀: Redefining Online Rummy and Beyond! As someone who has cherished the world of gaming since my early days, this journey holds a special place in my heart. Not just because its my first venture, but also because its a game my grandfather taught me when i was just 7 or 8, and has shaped my love for gaming since. Thrilled to announce the birth of #RummyVerse, our young and vibrant venture that is set to revolutionize online rummy and RMG as a whole. Throughout history, gaming has captivated hearts and minds, offering an escape into realms of imagination and endless possibilities. However, in the current landscape, we felt something crucial was missing—the core of why people game. We yearned to reconnect players with the true essence of gaming: the joy, the challenge, and the sense of accomplishment, and most importantly—#Entertainment! For the past 9 months, our passionate team have poured their hearts into creating a product that challenges status quo and brings innovation to the forefront. With our upcoming launch, we're excited to unveil a platform that marries our love for gaming with a deep understanding of why people engage in this timeless pursuit. #RummyVerse is not just about reshaping #rummy; it's about embracing the very essence of gaming—the thrill, the social connections, and the sheer delight of embarking on an adventure. Our vision is to create an immersive and captivating environment that taps into the fundamental motivations for gaming, reigniting the flame that sparked our love for this incredible medium. Get ready to experience a new era of online gaming, where entertainment, purpose, and the joy of play converge. Let's challenge conventions, push boundaries, and revolutionize the way we play! #RummyVerse #gaming #comingsoon
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Ankur Dewani liked thisAnkur Dewani liked thisCan Tatkal applicants print passports at home? Apointment at 9:30 AM on Oct 29. Police verification at home at 6 PM on Oct 30. Passport in hand by 12:50 PM on Oct 31. Renewal done in just over 48 hours. With an embedded RFID chip. And this wasn't Tatkal. SMS updates at every stage, from appointment booking to processing, dispatch and delivery. No chasing, no guesswork. Kudos to the Passport Office and the Government of India for making the entire process this smooth and efficient! I am pleasantly surprised. Now I'm genuinely curious. If this is the speed of a regular passport renewal, how fast is Tatkal?
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Ankur Dewani liked thisAnkur Dewani liked thisBrahmins' Coffee Bar in Bangalore has been a family favourite for decades. Dad said he would plan his entire work day around not missing a visit. Glad to say that in this one department at least, I'm doing exactly the same 😃
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Ankur Dewani liked thisEach deal teaches you something, this one - being one of the biggest in my career so far, had a ton of moving parts. Tying up each end, while a herculean task felt humbling with the involvement of dhurandars like Arnik Shah and Rishabh Soni. The vision and speed with which the team at Union Living started working tirelessly to get this building ready for students to start occupying was unimaginable. Money - everyone makes; however, in this deal I also made friends for life! Special thanks to my team Manijot Kaur and Piyush Parmar for making this happen. To the students who’ll soon call this building home: the best is yet to come :)Ankur Dewani liked thisDEAL CLOSED | MERU YOJAN ONE × UNION LIVING | STUDENT & CO-LIVING HOUSING In real estate, they say location, location, location. In student housing, I suppose it helps when your building is just a 200-metre walk from the university! Pleased to share the successful leasing of flats at Meru Yojan One by Meru Realty to Union Living, with SHS Advisory acting as the sole advisor to both parties. What made this transaction particularly rewarding was bringing the right asset and the right operator together, an alignment of location, operating vision and the opportunity to serve a growing student and co-living ecosystem. A big congratulations and thank you to everyone who made this happen: From Meru Realty LLP Arnik Shah From the Union Co-living team Rishabh Soni, Parth Soni, Elroy Fernandes, Ravi Raj, Yateen Kale and SACHIN MAKHIJA Legal counsel Drishik Behal of Kanga & Co And, of course, none of this happens without a committed team behind the scenes. A shout-out to Manijot Kaur and Piyush Parmar at SHS Advisory for working alongside me to get this across the line. One more transaction closed. More importantly, one more strong relationship built. And perhaps a reminder that sometimes, in real estate, being 200 metres away really does count. #RealEstate #StudentHousing #CoLiving #MumbaiRealEstate #SHSAdvisory
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Ankur Dewani liked thisAnkur Dewani liked thisEvery decision your AI agent makes depends on three questions: what is true, what matters right now, and what should happen next. A knowledge graph answers the first one very well, and each of the other two deserves its own graph. Take a simple request: “Rebook this passenger.” → Knowledge graph: what is true Passengers, flights, fares, routes and policies, kept stable and governed across the enterprise. → Context graph: what matters now A small slice of that knowledge scoped to this decision, such as Gate C8, four seats left and nine minutes to close, plus how similar cases went before. → Procedural graph: what to do next Procedures stored as (procedure, relation, procedure) triplets, so the agent moves from Check Availability to Compare Alternatives to Resolved, checks the visa when required, and escalates to a human when no options exist. The agent reasons over that scoped context, follows the next edge, and is free to deviate when the graph is wrong. Every trace is written back, so precedents sharpen context, failed runs fix the procedure, and repeated patterns become governed facts. → My takeaway: scope the graph per step, store the procedure as a graph instead of a prompt, and log every decision, because that log becomes your audit trail. Which of the three graphs is your agent missing today? 👇 📌 More AI agent insights → https://lnkd.in/gatGAt9X 🛡️ Govern your AI agents → https://lnkd.in/gqbqM5V3 Save 💾 React 👍 Share ♻️ - follow for daily AI agent breakdowns #AIAgents #AgenticAI #GenerativeAI #EnterpriseAI #AIGovernance #KnowledgeGraphs #ContextEngineering
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Ankur Dewani liked thisAnkur Dewani liked thisSo proud to announce that on December 4, Fouquet's Gstaad will open in one of the world’s most exclusive alpine destinations. After Paris, New York, Courchevel, Saint Barth, and Mykonos, this 6th address marks another major milestone for our brand. https://lnkd.in/p/eTn-vTKe
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