For over a century, the United States has been the birthplace of world-changing innovation – from the Wright brothers’ first flight to the invention of the transistor, the moon landing, and the birth of the internet. But in recent years, belief in American progress has wavered.Three years ago, a16z General Partner Katherine Boyle wrote a bold thesis called Building American Dynamism, challenging this apathy and calling for startups to tackle the country’s biggest problems. The idea spread fast – first as a meme, then as a movement, and today as a $600M dedicated fund.In this episode, Katherine and fellow a16z General Partner David Ulevitch discuss:<ul><li>The origins of American Dynamism—and why it was controversial at first</li><li>How Washington and Silicon Valley can come together</li><li>America’s competitiveness in today’s great power competition</li><li>The latest American Dynamism 50 list focused on the Indo-Pacific, showcasing the top startups building for the national interest</li></ul>If you’re curious about the future of America, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.Check out this year’s full AD50 list at<a href="https://a16z.com/AD50"> a16z.com/AD50</a>. Resources: Find David on X: <a href="https://x.com/davidu">https://x.com/davidu</a>Find Katherine on X: <a href="https://x.com/KTmBoyle">https://x.com/KTmBoyle</a>Find last year’s’ American Dynamism 50 AI Addition’ here: <a href="https://a16z.com/american-dynamism-50-ai/">https://a16z.com/american-dynamism-50-ai/</a>Read Katherine’s article ‘Building American Dynamism’: <a href="https://a16z.com/building-american-dynamism/">https://a16z.com/building-american-dynamism/</a> Stay Updated: Let us know what you think: <a href="https://ratethispodcast.com/a16z">https://ratethispodcast.com/a16z</a>Find a16z on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/a16z">https://twitter.com/a16z</a>Find a16z on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z">https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z</a>Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: <a href="https://a16z.simplecast.com/">https://a16z.simplecast.com/</a>Follow our host: <a href="https://twitter.com/stephsmithio">https://twitter.com/stephsmithio</a>Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

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