Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)General Partner
Jul 2019 — Present
Invests in consumer technology, financial technology, and AI products.
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Anish Acharya invests in consumer and AI-native companies as a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz. Previously, he founded SocialDeck and Snowball, sold them to Google and Credit Karma, and led consumer products at Credit Karma.
Anish Acharya invests in consumer and AI-native companies as a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz. Previously, he founded SocialDeck and Snowball, sold them to Google and Credit Karma, and led consumer products at Credit Karma.
Career
Credit KarmaVice President of Product and General Manager
2015 — 2019
Led core consumer and card products after Credit Karma acquired Snowball.
SnowballFounder
2014 — 2015
Founded a universal inbox for mobile messaging clients; Credit Karma acquired Snowball in 2015.
Google VenturesEntrepreneur in Residence
Until Aug 2014
SocialDeckCo-founder
2008 — 2010
Co-founder. Co-founded a cross-platform social-gaming company that Google acquired.
Cosigns Received
Featured Media
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The Harsh Truth About Building a Startup in the AI Era
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The State of AI: Macro, Apps, and Consumer
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The Future of Music: How Generative AI Is Transforming the Music Industry
A 2023 essay with Justine Moore on AI as a collaborator in songwriting and production, and on making musical expression more accessible.
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The Most Human Technology Ever Made
A 2026 essay on AI as a tool for personal expression, creative work, and spending time meaningfully.