Gaming is not just entertainment—it’s a revolution reshaping our culture, technology, and economy.
a16z’s Jonathan Lai and Andrew Chen dive into the current gaming renaissance and its future impact. Joining them are Michael Chow, CEO and Steven Snow, CPO of The Believer Company, and Eros Resmini, Founder and Managing Partner of The Mini Fund.
They explore the intersection of tech, art, psychology, and design in gaming, discussing how startups can navigate intense competition, distribution challenges, and high production costs. With insights from these industry leaders, this episode covers the transformative potential of AI, the importance of player feedback, and strategies to stand out in a crowded market.
Recorded during Speedrun, a16z’s extensive games accelerator, this episode offers a glimpse into the strategies and innovations driving the gaming industry forward.
Jonathan Lai is a General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, focused on a16z speedrun. He invests in early-stage teams building tomorrow’s AI x creative landscape—from developer tools to 3D simulations, vertical agents, and novel storytelling formats across video, games, audio, and more.
Andrew Chen is a General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz. He is focused on tech, entertainment, and AI via the a16z speedrun initiative.
Eros Resmini is the founder and Managing Partner of The Mini Fund.
Michael Chow is the CEO of the Believer Company
Steven Snow is the CPO of The Believer Company
The a16z Podcast discusses the most important ideas within technology with the people building it. Each episode aims to put listeners ahead of the curve, covering topics like AI, energy, genomics, space, and more.