Herman Narula

Herman Narula is the founder of Somnia, a blockchain built for businesses, and the co-founder of Improbable, a pioneering tech company developing large-scale virtual worlds and simulations. Since founding Improbable in 2012, Herman has raised over $700 million in funding—featuring a landmark $502 million investment from SoftBank—pushing the company’s valuation beyond $3 billion. His work has positioned him as a leading voice in the future of immersive digital experiences, including presenting a TED Talk on video game potential.Named in Forbes’ “30 Under 30” in both Consumer and Enterprise Technology as well as last years’ Sunday Times Rich List, Narula is also the author of Virtual Society, a book exploring the cultural and social impact of virtual worlds. Herman is widely recognized for his vision of decentralized digital communities and the transformative potential of the metaverse.