Phil Sanderson co-founded Griffin Gaming Partners after more than two decades as a games-focused VC and is often described as the longest-running active venture capitalist investing specifically in video games, with early bets that predate the recent boom in dedicated gaming funds. He was the first venture investor into Discord, backing the company at a very early stage, which is frequently cited as a signature win and proof of his conviction in game-adjacent infrastructure and community platforms before they became obvious bets.