Andrew Côté
Founder at Andreessen Horowitz
San Francisco, California, United States
Summary
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Top SchoolAndrew Côté is an engineering physicist and founder based in San Francisco with a decade of hands-on experience translating advanced physics into practical technology across fusion, RF systems, and bioengineering. He has led product and simulation efforts at early-stage companies (Thea Energy, Adelphi) and shipped critical lab automation and life-saving devices at Chan Zuckerberg Biohub, including a high-throughput RNA sample prep robot deployed across Bay Area labs. As a startup-builder he has co-founded ventures in AI-driven drug discovery and community forums on AI, and now runs Hyperstition, a speculative "science fiction as a service" outfit while scouting deep-tech deals for a16z. His work blends multiphysics simulation, embedded/firmware engineering, and software modernization, and he’s comfortable switching between bench prototyping and strategic product roles. Notably, he has a track record of rapid, impact-focused engineering—designing low-cost lab instrumentation and control systems that met or exceeded commercial benchmarks. He holds dual degrees in Engineering Physics and Sociology/Economics, giving him a rare mix of technical depth and organizational insight.
9 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Applied Science, with Distinction, Engineering Physics, Bachelor of Applied Science, with Distinction, Engineering Physics at The University of British ColumbiaBachelor's of Arts, First Class Honors, Sociology and Economics, Bachelor's of Arts, First Class Honors, Sociology and Economics at McGill University
English
Github Skills (10)
transcriptomics4
installer3
image-data3
imaging2
image-processing2
microscopy2
storage1
data-management1
collaboration1
database1
Programming languages (3)
Github contributions (5)
anderote/WordCells
Mar 2023 - Mar 2023
Literally the stupidest thing ever
Contributions:3 reviews, 9 PRs, 21 pushes in 7 days
fighting-squid/fighting-squid.github.io
Aug 2016 - Sep 2016
Contributions:5 PRs, 28 pushes, 1 branch in 21 days
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