Steven Motta

Steven Motta is a prodigious entrepreneur with a decade of experience in the mobile consumer market, starting at the young age of 9 by developing Minecraft mods that garnered over 2 million downloads. This early success laid the foundation for his deep understanding of product development and user engagement in the mobile space, culminating in his role as CEO and Co-Founder of Waveful. a16z+1

As the CEO and Co-Founder of Waveful, Steven has demonstrated exceptional leadership in the startup ecosystem. He successfully raised a significant Seed round from prominent investors like a16z Speedrun, Italian Angels for Growth, and others, despite initial skepticism from Italian investors. Under his guidance, Waveful has achieved remarkable growth, surpassing 3 million downloads and generating over $1 million in B2C sales. a16z+3

Steven possesses a unique strategic vision, specifically targeting the adult demographic (ages 30-50) for Waveful, a segment often overlooked by other social platforms. His innovative approach to growth, utilizing an 'ambassador strategy' and engaging communities via Facebook groups, has enabled Waveful to achieve organic and rapid expansion, distinguishing it as a leader in community-driven social networking. youtube

Steven is recognized for his strong product, growth, and behavioral economics expertise. He is passionate about creating products that positively impact millions of lives and is constantly analyzing the mechanics behind successful social platforms to drive Waveful's innovation and user engagement. a16z+1