When we started Speedrun, we aimed to support talented game developers who have great ideas but lack the knowledge to operate a venture-backed startup.

At Speedrun, we are excited to share our learnings and support founders who are building innovative companies.

Speedrun is A16Z's early-stage program designed to support entrepreneurs in tech, AI, and entertainment, providing a 12-week intensive boot camp for founders.

When we realized our competitors were shipping faster, we shifted our approach to product development, setting ambitious goals like building 25 new features in one month to drive innovation and focus.

We have about three years into our gaming effort, aiming to be the most creative gaming studio that produces games everyone wants to play.

I synthesized what I learned from best practices into a system called 'game thinking' to help startups, global brands, and game studios innovate and find product-market fit.

We're actively looking for creative individuals who may not fit the traditional talent mold, focusing on those who show potential through their work and passion rather than just their resumes.

I'm Macy Mills, a business development partner at A16Z Speedrun, and I've spent over a decade in B2B sales, revenue, and partnerships, focusing on innovative ways to scale revenue.

Small companies tend to be more innovative than large ones because their ambitions often exceed their resources, driving creativity.