Founders Playbook: Lessons from Riot, Discord, & More
The a16z Show25 Juli 2024

Founders Playbook: Lessons from Riot, Discord, & More

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.

Resources:

Find Steven on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenSnow

Find Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/believer-paladin/

Find Eros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/erosresmini

Find Jonathan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tocelot

Find Andrew on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewchen

Learn more about Speedrun: https://a16z.com/games/speedrun/

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