Over 3,700 companies applied to a16z’s SPEEDRUN. In this episode, we meet the founders pushing the boundaries of what games can be.
From the fusion of traditional gaming elements with modern tech-twists, a16z General Partner Andrew Chen and Partner Josh Lu discuss the challenges and wins of creating games that are not only fun but also integrate seamlessly into the digital age, from AI-twins to games that “move at the speed of culture”.
Whether you’re a developer, an enthusiast, or just curious about the future of interactive entertainment, this episode provides a glimpse into how today’s creators use creativity and technology to captivate.
If you’re passionate about shaping the future of gaming, consider applying for SPEEDRUN 3.0 at a16z.com/speedrun3.
Andrew Chen is a General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz. He is focused on tech, entertainment, and AI via the a16z speedrun initiative.
Joshua Lu is an Investment Partner at Andreessen Horowitz on the a16z speedrun and games teams.
Avi Romanoff is the founder of Magic Circle.
Kevin Fischer is the founder and CEO of Open Souls.
Eric Berman is the cofounder of Lil Snack.
Travis Chen is the cofounder of Lil Snack.
Matt Weckel is the cofounder and CEO of Neon Wild.
Robert Yang is the cofounder and CEO of Altera.
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.