Meet Patrick McAndrew
Patrick McAndrew is an actor, TV host, writer, and responsible AI strategist based in New York City. He is a thought leader and speaker on responsible AI development and use in the entertainment industry and has been featured in various publications including AINews, Music.AI, among others. He is the Founder of the Future of Entertainment Alliance, a cultural think tank that brings together artists and technologists to explore the evolving landscape of storytelling, creativity, and technology, advocating for human artistry in the age of AI.
As an actor, Patrick has worked in both theatre and film, most recently holding lead roles in the short films, “BOOM!” "Bar Therapy," "Sir," "We Are Here" and "The Eyes of the World," the latter of which won Best Production in the New York True Venture Film Festival. He also wrote, produced, and starred in the short film, “The Case of the Missing Heiress,” which won Most Creative Use of Genre at the Outta Bounds Film Festival. Onstage, Patrick has performed Off-Broadway at venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Lucille Lortel Theatre, Theatre Row, and many other locations across New York City, the mid-Atlantic region, and the Midwest.
As a writer, Patrick is particularly interested in using theatre, film, and media as a gateway to learning about the Internet, technology, and social media's influence on our decisions, habits, and lifestyles. His new musical, The Startup, with music co-written by Kevin Mucchetti, dives into our tangled relationship with technology, tackling everything from social media addiction and data privacy to influencer culture and the rise of AI. The Startup held its workshop production at The Flea Theater in NYC for a two week, sold out run in 2026. The Startup is now working towards a regional production. Patrick’s one-man show, Terms of Service, which explores the consequences we face when we fully embrace technology into our lives, and into our minds, won the “Best Fiction Show” Award at the 2024 United Solo Theatre Festival.
Patrick regularly works as a host, appearing on LIVE TV and new media outlets. He has appeared as a Tech Expert on Home Shopping Network (HSN), showcasing some of the latest consumer tech products and home electronics. He has also interviewed Oscar, Emmy, and Tony award- winning artists, and leading experts in artificial intelligence, data privacy, and tech policy on various podcasts.