Once more with feeling: An ambitious bid to build a digital Disneyland for fans

This entrepreneur, who entered the startup ecosystem when he was only thirteen years old, wants to build a digital Disneyland for fans of movies, music, sports, and more, and he is starting with none other than Telugu film star turned political figure, Pawan Kalyan, the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.

Akash Mamidi has an ambitious vision for entertainment, to turn fan engagement into something far more immersive than scrolling a feed or liking a post.

“Our platform provides tools that enable people to experience the same magical feeling they get when visiting Disneyland, attending a movie premiere, or meeting a favorite actor. Our goal is to replicate that ...