Andrew Lee

Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Andreessen Horowitz, Product Leader, and Investor

Andrew Lee is a Partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), focusing on their games division, a16z Games.4 6 Here are some key details about his background and role:

Professional Experience

Currently a Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, specifically working with a16z Games4 6
Leads SPEEDRUN, a16z's startup accelerator program for gaming companies1 3
Previously worked as an Entrepreneur in Residence at a16z for about 2 years before becoming a partner5
Prior to a16z, he was at Initialized Capital4
Founded two companies that were acquired, one of which became part of Zynga's FarmVille4

SPEEDRUN Program

Andrew plays a significant role in SPEEDRUN, which is:

An accelerator program for early-stage gaming startups
Offers $500,000 in funding to accepted teams
Provides a 10-week program in San Francisco, working out of a16z offices
Culminates in a demo showcase to over 300 investors during GDC (Game Developers Conference)3

Skills and Expertise

Experienced in building technical and business teams2
Knowledgeable about the gaming industry and game development
Skilled in identifying and supporting promising early-stage startups

Languages

Andrew is proficient in multiple languages, including:

Mandarin Chinese (普通话)
Cantonese (广东话)
Spanish (español)2

Andrew Lee's role at a16z involves identifying and supporting innovative gaming startups, leveraging his experience as a founder and investor in the tech and gaming sectors.

Highlights

Sep 13 · twitter

The future is a bit further than you think, but when it does arrives, it'll happen faster than you think

Aug 27 · twitter

📢 Big news: I've officially become a Partner @a16z @a16zGames ! 🚀 After ~2 years as an Entrepreneur in Residence , leading @speedrun - premier accelerator for next-gen consumer and tech startups. We've backed ~100 teams from 12K+ applicants, committing ~$100 million to fuel their growth at the forefront of AI, developer tools, consumer social, infrastructure, and gaming. Founders from Meta, Uber, Discord, Zynga, Google, and Apple are among our success stories with previous exits.

I'm excited to continue supporting our companies, expanding our investor network, and ensuring Demo Day triumphs. This marks the next chapter in my 20-year journey across games, tech, and startups, aiding founders—from my time at Initialized Capital to founding AI startup years ahead of its time and JamLegend, later acquired by Zynga. Eager to pay it forward and lead our investor ecosystem!

On a personal note, Baby #2 is on the way in late October—navigating life with two under two is the next adventure! In careers and life, the days may be long, but the years are definitely short.

If you know any founders (regardless of stage) seeking $750K for their startup, send them my way because our applications just opened for SPEEDRUN 4!