Tony Francis

Tony Francis is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Dream3D, an artificial intelligence startup developing generative models for simulating virtual three-dimensional worlds. As a two-time Y Combinator alumnus, he previously founded Inokyo during the accelerator's Summer 2018 batch, engineering early computer vision technology to power automated, checkout-free retail stores. Following his tenure at Inokyo, Francis transitioned to lead machine learning platform development at Clubhouse, focusing on scaling the audio social network's algorithmic infrastructure. He subsequently launched Dream3D as part of the Y Combinator Winter 2023 cohort to build advanced simulation technologies for digital environments. Operating as a serial entrepreneur, he possesses deep technical expertise in artificial intelligence and generative systems. His professional background centers on leveraging machine learning and computer vision to build scalable applications across the retail, social media, and virtual simulation sectors.