Patrick Y. Lee is an American businessman, the self-made billionaire Co-founder of Rotten Tomatoes (the online film and television review aggregator). His career is rooted in technology, media, and entrepreneurial disruption.

Lee graduated from University of California, Berkeley (1998) with a B.S. in Computer Science. His philosophical approach centers on technological efficiency, consumer content aggregation, and long-term asset hold in the essential media and technology sectors.

• Rotten Tomatoes (Co-founder & Former Executive): The core wealth generator, the online film and television review aggregator (sold to IGN/Fox Digital Media).
• Media Pioneer: His success is built on pioneering the use of aggregated content to provide a definitive Tomatometer score for film quality.
• Investment Strategy: His philosophy is rooted in long-term investment in media IP and leveraging the massive global growth of streaming and digital entertainment (monetized through advertising).
• Academic Background: He holds a B.S. in Computer Science from UC Berkeley.

Patrick Lee's strategic genius was his commitment to consumer content discovery. He co-founded Rotten Tomatoes in 1998 with two partners (Senh Du and Stephen Wang), recognizing the structural need for a simple, data-driven system to aggregate film reviews. The site became the definitive online resource for film quality and viewing decisions.

The company successfully sold its assets to IGN/Fox Digital Media (a major monetization event). His wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, stable profitability of the media aggregation and advertising sector.

Patrick Lee's social impact is structural, stemming from Rotten Tomatoes' role in shaping global film culture and viewing habits (the Tomatometer is a key decision-making tool). His company contributed significantly to the digital media ecosystem. His personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives.

His structural contribution is tied to the successful monetization and scale of the online content aggregation model.

Patrick Lee maintains the professional, composed style of a technology executive. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects serious authority and stability, typical of a pioneer in the specialized media sector.

Residing in San Francisco, California, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to investment strategy, media technology, and asset management.