
Karan Ganesan
Founding Engineer at Luma AI, building the future of 3D AI
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Palo Alto, California
Joined August 2026
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Karan Ganesan is a pioneering engineer in the 3D AI and XR space, currently serving as a Founding Engineer at Luma AI. He played a crucial role in developing core technologies such as the initial light field viewer and the world's first real-time renderer for NeRFs on the web. His work spans various Luma AI products including 'Imagine' (text-to-3D models) and 'Interactive Scenes' (3D reconstruction from photos), demonstrating a deep engagement with multimodal AI and graphics. x+5
With a background deeply rooted in immersive technologies, Karan co-founded VRSavvy Technologies Pvt. Ltd. in 2016, where he began building applications and prototypes in the VR space. His experience further expanded at Flipkart, where he contributed to 3D and Augmented Reality capabilities, showcasing a consistent interest and expertise in extended reality from early career stages. softwareengineeringdaily
Karan Ganesan actively explores and promotes emerging technologies, describing himself as "an eclectic person interested in technologies of the future." This is evident in his contributions to projects like Mistral-OUI, an augmented reality application for Magic Leap 2, and his engagement with cutting-edge concepts in AI, 3D web animation, and the broader digital ecosystem. x+3
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