Vaibhav Chavan Wishlist MUKTI

Founder

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India17 yrs experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Founded one of India's longest-running game studios
  • Shipped over 250 games across multiple platforms
  • Mentored over 30,000 aspiring game developers
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Game Development Leader with extensive experience in building narrative-driven gaming IPs.

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Skills

Core Skills

Game DirectionProduct Strategy

Other Skills

Creative VisionIP DevelopmentPublishingMonetizationStudio LeadershipHiringPartnershipsBusiness DevelopmentInvestor ConversationsConsole GamesGame DevelopmentGame DesignVideo GamesMobile GamesMobile Devices

About

I’m a Game Director, Founder of underDOGS, and the creative lead behind MUKTI - a premium narrative console & PC game backed by Sony. Over the last 14+ years, I’ve built one of India’s longest-running independent game studios, shipped 250+ games, mentored thousands of aspiring developers, and spoken at 100+ national & international events. I’ve worked across mobile, PC, console, live-service games, branded IPs, original IPs, and now — global narrative-driven premium titles. Today, I focus on three core things: - Building global-quality gaming IPs (MUKTI & beyond) - Coaching game developers, creators, founders, and students - Advising studios, startups, and investors on product, IP, and growth I’m known for being honest, practical, and deeply rooted in real-world game development - not theory. I share behind-the-scenes lessons from shipping games, running studios, building teams, surviving tough years, and aiming to create world-class entertainment from emerging markets. If you’re looking for coaching, consulting, sponsorships, partnerships, speaking, publishing discussions, or strategic collaborations, feel free to reach out.

Experience

Underdogs

Founder and CEO

Sep 2011Present · 14 yrs 6 mos · Mumbai Area, India

  • Built and scaled one of India’s longest-running independent game studios.
  • Shipped 250+ games across mobile, PC, and console
  • Built sustainable studio operations across multiple business cycles
  • Secured Sony backing under the Sony India Hero Project
  • Mentored 30,000+ game developers & creators
  • Speaker at 100+ domestic & international events
  • Leading development of MUKTI, a premium narrative IP for Console & PC
  • Responsible for:
  • ✔️ Game Direction & Creative Vision
  • ✔️ Product Strategy & IP Development
  • ✔️ Publishing & Monetization
  • ✔️ Studio Leadership & Hiring
  • ✔️ Partnerships, Business Development & Investor Conversations
  • Currently focused on building globally competitive narrative-driven games and expanding underDOGS into a premium IP-focused studio.
Game DirectionCreative VisionProduct StrategyIP DevelopmentPublishingMonetization+5

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Game Producer

Jun 2010Sep 2011 · 1 yr 3 mos · Mumbai

  • Led design & production for multiple shipped titles
  • Managed cross-functional teams and client partnerships

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Game Designer

Jun 2009May 2010 · 11 mos · Mumbai

  • Designed 70+ flash-based games shipped commercially
  • Owned game flow, level design, mechanics, and live publishing

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Trainee Game Designer

Jun 2007Oct 2007 · 4 mos · Mumbai

  • Worked on branded titles including Bruce Lee, Godzilla, Rush Hour
  • Built foundation in game design, mechanics, and production workflows

Education

SSJ College of Engineering

BE Information Technology

Jan 2004Jan 2007

MMJS Polytechnic

Diploma Computer Technology

Jan 2001Jan 2004

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