Found in 2007, UpNext was started by four high school friends who wanted to make better maps. Why maps? For some of us, it was living in New York City and seeing a need for a better way to explore and discover this great city. Others saw ways to leverage their experience in the video game industry to create vibrant, immersive maps that better reflected the world we live in. The result... UpNext.
UpNext was the brainchild of Raj, who spends all day writing and re-writing 3D compressors and renderers, in an attempt to make maps more awesome. Prior to UpNext, Raj worked as a software engineer for experimental economics laboratories.
Raj received his BS in electrical engineering and computer science from UC Berkeley, and his M.Phil in Economics from Columbia University.
Before starting UpNext, Robin spent over 5 years in videogame development as a 3d modeler and concept artist at Savage Entertainment and SuperVillain Studios. He helped create hits for publishers such as EA, Lucas Arts, Activision, THQ, and Disney.
Robin received his BA in Graphic Design and Media from UCLA.
Prior to UpNext, Vik helped program hits hits for publishers such as EA, Lucas Arts, THQ, at Savage Entertainment. Before that Vik spent several years as a software developer at various Internet startups.
Vik received his BS in computer science from UCLA.
Danny spent four years as a management consultant before receiving his MBA at Columbia Business School. While at school, he began working on UpNext as the business guy.
Danny received his BA in Biology from UC Berkeley.