In this episode of The Next Next, host Jason Jacobs interviews Kayla Comalli, co-founder and CEO of Lovelace Studio. The studio is pioneering the creation of 3D worlds using their generative AI platform, Nyric, which allows users to build and explore interactive realms. The conversation delves into Kayla's diverse background in biology, marketing, and systems engineering, leading to her current venture. 

They discuss the challenges Lovelace Studio faces in the market, their strategies for scaling, and the transformative role of AI in game development and beyond. Kayla also shares insights on her personal journey, and how the confluence of gaming and AI is shaping the future of digital experiences. Jason reflects on how AI tools are enabling more efficient development processes, and explores how this could impact the gaming industry and beyond. 

00:00 Introduction to The Next Next 

00:07 Meet Kayla Comalli and Lovelace Studio 

00:55 Jason Jacobs' Learning Journey 

01:40 Kayla's Background and Career Shift 

02:19 The Vision and Gameplay of Lovelace Studio 

04:42 Kayla's Coding Journey and Robotics Experience 

08:59 Combining Gaming and Coding 11:15 Building Lovelace Studio 

24:32 The Future of AI in Gaming 

30:16 Going to Market and Business Strategy 

32:49 Leveraging AI in Development 

39:15 Final Thoughts and Farewell