Christopher Lyons is president of a16z Halo, where he connects technology founders with leaders across culture, media, and entertainment. He founded the Cultural Leadership Fund and PictureMenu, helped launch a16z’s first $400 million Seed Fund, and later created Lyons Wine. He began his career as a producer and audio engineer for Jermaine Dupri at Southside Studios.
Christopher Lyons is president of a16z Halo, where he connects technology founders with leaders across culture, media, and entertainment. He founded the Cultural Leadership Fund and PictureMenu, helped launch a16z’s first $400 million Seed Fund, and later created Lyons Wine. He began his career as a producer and audio engineer for Jermaine Dupri at Southside Studios.
Career
Board Member at Yuga Labs from 2022 to PresentJoined the board as a16z led Yuga Labs’ $450 million financing.
General Partner and President, a16z Halo at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) from 2021 to PresentFounded the Cultural Leadership Fund and helped launch the firm’s first $400 million Seed Fund after joining a16z in 2013.LWFounder at Lyons Wine from 2017 to PresentFounded a modern Italian Lambrusco brand focused on craftsmanship, music, and culture.
TJBoard Member at The James Beard Foundation until Present
TBBoard Member at The Black Economic Alliance until Present
NSBoard Member at New Story Charity until Present
PFounder and CEO at PictureMenu from 2010 to 2013Built a mobile app and digital menu platform for restaurants.
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