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  Andreessen Horowitz  

The a16z Podcast discusses tech and culture trends, news, and the future – especially as ‘software eats the world’. It features industry experts, business leaders, and other interesting thinkers and voices from around the world. This podcast is produced by Andreessen Horowitz (aka “a16z”), a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm. Multiple episodes are released every week; visit a16z.com for more details and to sign up for our newsletters and other content as well!

The a16z Podcast discusses tech and culture trends, news, and the future – especially as ‘software eats the world’. It features industry experts, business leaders, and other interesting thinkers and voices from around the world. This podcast is produced by Andreessen Horowitz (aka “a16z”), a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm. Multiple episodes are released every week; visit a16z.com for more details and to sign up for our newsletters and other content as well!

 

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#250

Why America Must Lead in AI Investment with Senator Young (R-IN)

Senator Todd Young (R-IN) speaks with a16z General Partner Martin Casado about the importance of open innovation and American leadership in AI, and why we need to support AI research at all levels — from the classroom to the war room. In this episode, we distinguish science fiction from science reality in the ever-evolving AI landscape.   Resources: Find Senator Todd Young on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/toddyoungin] (https://twitter.com/toddyoungin) Find Martin Casado on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/martin_casado] (https://twitter.com/martin_casado) Watch the American Dynamism stage talks on YouTube: [https://bit.ly/3IqWn1W] (https://bit.ly/3IqWn1W) To learn more about the American Dynamism Summit, visit our website: [a16z.com/ad-summit] (http://a16z.com/ad-summit)   Stay Updated:  Find a16z on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/a16z] (https://twitter.com/a16z) Find a16z on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z] (https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z) Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: [https://a16z.simplecast.com/] (https://a16z.simplecast.com/) Follow our host: [https://twitter.com/stephsmithio] (https://twitter.com/stephsmithio) 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. ... Read more

22 Apr 2024

24 MINS

24:55

22 Apr 2024

#249

Game On: Marc Andreessen & Andrew Chen Talk Creative Computers

The gaming industry stands as a pioneer of cutting-edge technologies, ushering in innovations like GPUs, virtual and augmented reality, physics engines, and immersive multiplayer experiences.  In this episode, a16z cofounder Marc Andreessen and Andrew Chen, General Partner at a16z Games, dig into why a16z was compelled to establish a dedicated games fund. They explore the origins of tech pessimism, effective engagement with government in tech, its significance for the gaming community, the ongoing AI revolution, and even what Marc himself would build today if he didn't have his hands full.  Recorded as part of a16z's extensive games fund accelerator, SPEEDRUN, this session offers valuable insights for founders and innovators at the intersection of games and technology.  If you're passionate about shaping the future of gaming, consider applying for SPEEDRUN 3.0 at [a16z.com/speedrun3] (http://a16z.com/speedrun3) .   Resources:  FInd Marc on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/pmarca] (https://twitter.com/pmarca) Find Andrew on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/andrewchen] (https://twitter.com/andrewchen) Submit your SPEEDRUN 3.0 application: [https://a16z.com/speedrun-la-2024] (https://a16z.com/speedrun-la-2024/)   Stay Updated:  Find a16z on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/a16z] (https://twitter.com/a16z) Find a16z on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z] (https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z) Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: [https://a16z.simplecast.com/] (https://a16z.simplecast.com/) Follow our host: [https://twitter.com/stephsmithio] (https://twitter.com/stephsmithio) 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. ... Read more

17 Apr 2024

40 MINS

40:39

17 Apr 2024

#248

Inside the Department of Defense and its Vision for the Future

From air-defining radar and electronic systems that helped the Allies win World War II, the origins of Silicon Valley are deeply rooted in government and defense. In today's episode, we get the chance to revisit that relationship with the United States Deputy Secretary of Defense, Kathleen Hicks. Deputy Secretary Hicks has spent decades of her career focused on defense policy and in her keynote address from a16z's second annual American Dynamism Summit in Washington, D.C., you'll get an inside look into the priorities of the DoD and how it views its past, present, and future. In the second half of the episode, you’ll hear highlights from Deputy Secretary Hicks' fireside chat with Wall Street Journal’s National Security Editor, Sharon Weinberger, where they dive into the numerous issues facing our country today, from Ukraine to the use of AI on the battlefield.   Resources:  Find Deputy Secretary Hicks on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/depsecdef] (https://twitter.com/depsecdef) Find Sharon on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/weinbergersa] (https://twitter.com/weinbergersa) To learn more about the American Dynamism Summit: [www.a16z.com/ad-summit] (http://www.a16z.com/ad-summit) Visit the full playlist of American Dynamism Summit videos on YouTube: [https://bit.ly/3IqWn1W] (https://bit.ly/3IqWn1W)   Stay Updated:  Find a16z on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/a16z] (https://twitter.com/a16z) Find a16z on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z] (https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z) Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: [https://a16z.simplecast.com/] (https://a16z.simplecast.com/) Follow our host: [https://twitter.com/stephsmithio] (https://twitter.com/stephsmithio) 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. ... Read more

10 Apr 2024

30 MINS

30:19

10 Apr 2024

#247

Politics & the Future of Tech with Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz

“If America is going to be America in the next one hundred years, we have to get this right.” - Ben Horowitz This week on “The Ben & Marc Show”, a16z co-founders Ben Horowitz and Marc Andreessen take on one of the most hot button issues facing technology today: tech regulation and policy. In this one-on-one conversation, Ben and Marc delve into why the political interests of “Big Tech” conflict with a positive technological future, the necessity of decentralized AI, and how the future of American innovation is at its most critical point. They also answer YOUR questions from X (formerly Twitter). That and much more. Enjoy!   Resources: Watch full episode: [https://youtu.be/dX7d6bRJI9k] (https://youtu.be/dX7d6bRJI9k) Marc on X: [https://twitter.com/pmarca] (https://twitter.com/pmarca) Marc’s Substack: [https://pmarca.substack.com] (https://pmarca.substack.com) Ben on X: [https://twitter.com/bhorowitz] (https://twitter.com/bhorowitz) Ben’s Article: “Politics and the Future” [bit.ly/3PGKrgw] (http://bit.ly/3PGKrgw)   Stay Updated:  Find a16z on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/a16z] (https://twitter.com/a16z) Find a16z on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z] (https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z) Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: [https://a16z.simplecast.com/] (https://a16z.simplecast.com/) Follow our host: [https://twitter.com/stephsmithio] (https://twitter.com/stephsmithio) 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. ... Read more

05 Apr 2024

1 HR 43 MINS

1:43:09

05 Apr 2024

#246

The Real Price of Healthcare with Mark Cuban

From judging inventions on “Shark Tank” to reshaping the image of NBA ownership, Mark Cuban is known for many things. In this chat with a16z General Partner David Ulevitch, he discusses the importance of entrepreneurship for maintaining America’s status as the most innovative place on the planet. This includes making big bets, like he’s doing with Cost Plus Drugs, his latest venture that seeks to upend the prescription drug markets.   Resources:  Find Mark on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/mcuban] (https://twitter.com/mcuban) Find David Ulevitch on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/davidu] (https://twitter.com/davidu) Learn more about the American Dynamism Summit: [www.a16z.com/ad-summit] (http://www.a16z.com/ad-summit)   Stay Updated:  Find a16z on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/a16z] (https://twitter.com/a16z) Find a16z on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z] (https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z) Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: [https://a16z.simplecast.com/] (https://a16z.simplecast.com/) Follow our host: [https://twitter.com/stephsmithio] (https://twitter.com/stephsmithio) 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. ... Read more

29 Mar 2024

25 MINS

25:58

29 Mar 2024

#245

Devoting Your Life to Reinventing a Broken System

At the a16z LP Summit, we brought hundreds of our limited partners and portfolio founders together in Las Vegas. The event was truly overflowing with stories of how founders are challenging the status quo and harnessing technology to make the world a better place. Amidst these stories, it became clear that in the realms of public safety and healthcare, the stakes couldn't be higher—these sectors not only hold lives in balance but also stand as fertile ground for technological breakthroughs. In this episode, a16z General Partner Vijay Pande chats with Ed and Todd Park, the visionary siblings behind Devoted Health. Their mission? To overhaul a healthcare system they describe as critically essential yet deeply flawed. The Park brothers delve into the genesis of their ambition to construct a healthcare system from scratch, underscoring the sector's urgent need for technological innovation and the game-changing role of AI. Kicking off with an American dream story, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in how technology can reshape healthcare for the better.   Resources:  Find Vijay on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/vijaypande] (https://twitter.com/vijaypande) Find Ed on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/edparkdevoted] (https://twitter.com/edparkdevoted) Find Todd on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-park-3232573] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-park-3232573) Learn more about Devoted Health: [https://www.devoted.com] (https://www.devoted.com)   Stay Updated:  Find a16z on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/a16z] (https://twitter.com/a16z) Find a16z on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z] (https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z) Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: [https://a16z.simplecast.com/] (https://a16z.simplecast.com/) Follow our host: [https://twitter.com/stephsmithio] (https://twitter.com/stephsmithio)   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] (http://a16z.com/disclosures) . ... Read more

25 Mar 2024

24 MINS

24:52

25 Mar 2024

#244

Bringing AI to the Masses with Adam D’Angelo

Generative AI has initiated a transformative shift, reshaping our world in unprecedented ways. In a16z's AI Revolution series, we engage some of the most impactful builders in the field of AI discussing and debating where we are, where we’re going, and the big open questions in AI. In this episode, General Partner David George chats with Adam D'Angelo, the CEO and founder of Quora, wade into this fast-moving AI landscape, and specifically touch on how building infrastructure for creators can democratize AI.  Adam, who is now building AI aggregator Poe and is on the board of OpenAI, has long been paying attention to this AI wave. He recounts this evolving fascination, and together Adam and David explore the dynamic synergy between humans and AI, highlighting the critical role of experimentation for founders in the AI realm. As a reminder, this conversation comes from our AI Revolution series, which you can dive into more deeply at [a16z.com/ai] (http://a16z.com/ai) .    Resources: Watch the the full interview: [www.a16z.com/AI] (http://www.a16z.com/AI) Revolution Find Adam on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/adamdangelo] (https://twitter.com/adamdangelo) Find David George on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/DavidGeorge83] (https://twitter.com/DavidGeorge83)   Stay Updated:  Find a16z on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/a16z] (https://twitter.com/a16z) Find a16z on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z] (https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z) Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: [https://a16z.simplecast.com/] (https://a16z.simplecast.com/) Follow our host: [https://twitter.com/stephsmithio] (https://twitter.com/stephsmithio) 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.     ... Read more

20 Mar 2024

28 MINS

28:27

20 Mar 2024

#243

A Nuclear Comeback: Are New Reactors the Answer?

Nuclear energy accounts for 20% of the electricity in the United States, but remarkably, 2023 marked the commissioning of the U.S.'s first new nuclear reactor in over three decades. The past few years have been a story of changing public opinion, but equally, innovative startups crafting groundbreaking reactor designs and an ambitious announcement by the U.S. government to triple nuclear power production by 2050. In this episode recorded at a16z’s American Dynamism Summit in Washington DC, a16z podcast host Steph Smith is joined by a16z General Partner David Ulevich, Doug Bernauer – CEO of microreactor company Radiant – and Dr. Kathryn Huff, Assistant Secretary of the Office of Nuclear Energy. From energizing the country's data centers to propelling the electric vehicles on our roads or powering the factories crafting tomorrow's innovations, they discuss why expanding our nuclear capacity is a national imperative.  Stay tuned for more exclusive conversations from a16z's second annual American Dynamism Summit in Washington DC.   Topics Covered:  00:00 - The Promise of Advanced Nuclear Reactors 03:43 - Nuclear Energy's Current Landscape 07:00 - Vulnerabilities in Fuel Delivery 10:30 - Nuclear Energy's Timeline 12:11 - Portable Microreactors and Mass Production  15:06 - Nuclear Energy's Role in America 21: 24 - Government's Role in Nuclear Energy 26:08 - Challenges of Portable Micro Reactors  30:03- The Evolution of Nuclear Reactors 32:11 - Nuclear’s Public Perception and Safety 39:21 - The Global Need for Nuclear Power   Resources: Learn more about American Dynamism Summit 2024: [www.a16z.com/adsummit] (http://www.a16z.com/adsummit) Find Dr. Kathryn Huff on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/katyhuff] (https://twitter.com/katyhuff) Find Doug Bernauer and Radiant on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/radiantnuclear] (https://twitter.com/radiantnuclear) Find David Ulevitch on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/davidu] (https://twitter.com/davidu)   Stay Updated:  Find a16z on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/a16z] (https://twitter.com/a16z) Find a16z on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z] (https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z) Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: [https://a16z.simplecast.com/] (https://a16z.simplecast.com/) Follow our host: [https://twitter.com/stephsmithio] (https://twitter.com/stephsmithio) 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. ... Read more

15 Mar 2024

47 MINS

47:51

15 Mar 2024

#242

Intelligence in the Age of AI with new CTO of the CIA

Artificial intelligence has taken the world by storm. But despite the hype around personalized avatars or podcast language translation, artificial intelligence is not only impacting the creative spheres; in fact it’s hard to find an industry that isn’t being touched by this technology – and defense of our country is far from excluded. In this episode, originally recorded in the heart of Washington DC this January during a16z’s American Dynamism Summit, a16z General Partner Martin Casado and a16z enterprise editor. Derrick Harris are joined by the first-ever CTO of the CIA, Nand Mulchandani. In this wide-ranging conversation, they discuss the evolving relationship between analysts and AI, how governments can keep up with this exponential technology, and finally, how it’s impacting both offense and defense.   This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, national security, and policy-making in the age of artificial intelligence. Stay tuned for more exclusive conversations from a16z's second annual American Dynamism Summit in Washington DC.   Topics Covered: 00:00 - Intelligence in the Age of AI 02:28 - Rethinking Jobs and AI's Asymmetric Power 05:00 - The History of AI in the Intelligence Community 07:00 - Operational Utilization of AI 10:40 - Analytic Capabilities and Uncertainty 12:56 - AI's 'Hallucination' Concerns 16:37 - Analyst Skill Sets and AI Tools 26:29 - Supply Chain and Open Source 31:35 - Public-Private Partnerships 41:33 - Government as a Customer and Partner in Tech 42:43 - Policy, Technology, and Regulation   Resources Learn more about AD Summit 2024: [www.a16z.com/adsummit] (http://www.a16z.com/adsummit) Watch all of the stage talks at AD Summit 2024: [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM4u6XbiXf5pAKmk1AeZ9964KGScf4lHM] (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM4u6XbiXf5pAKmk1AeZ9964KGScf4lHM) Read the CIA’s announcement around the new CTO role: [https://www.cia.gov/stories/story/cia-names-first-chief-technology-officer/] (https://www.cia.gov/stories/story/cia-names-first-chief-technology-officer/) Find Nand Mulchandani on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/nandmulchandani] (https://twitter.com/nandmulchandani) Find Martin on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/martin_casado] (https://twitter.com/martin_casado) Find Derrick on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/derrickharris] (https://twitter.com/derrickharris)   Stay Updated:  Find a16z on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/a16z] (https://twitter.com/a16z) Find a16z on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z] (https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z) Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: [https://a16z.simplecast.com/] (https://a16z.simplecast.com/) Follow our host: [https://twitter.com/stephsmithio] (https://twitter.com/stephsmithio) 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. ... Read more

11 Mar 2024

46 MINS

46:38

11 Mar 2024

#241

From Silicon Valley to the Pentagon: The Future of Defense Innovation

The last few decades have been a period of transition for defense. An increasing number of startups have begun to rival large defense primes, the industry has gradually become a calculus of both hardware and software, and exponential technologies have forced the DoD to rethink how it has  traditionally done business. These changing conditions were some of the inputs to resulting in the DIU – Defense Innovation Unit – starting in 2015 within the Department of Defense, focused on accelerating the adoption of technology. In this episode recorded at a16z’s American Dynamism Summit in January, a16z General Partner Katherine Boyle is joined by the Director of the DIU, Doug Beck, plus two critical founders ushering in this new era of defense: Brian Schimpf, cofounder and CEO of Anduril and Brandon Tseng, cofounder of Shield AI. So what does the next wave of defense innovation really look like? Let’s find out.   00:00 - The Future of Defense Innovation  03:30 - The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) 05:45 - Adoption of Startup tech by the DoD 07:42 - Acquisition, Budgeting, and Contracting 13:17 - Traditional Primes vs Startups 14:25 - Cost-Plus Fixed Fee Contracts 20:11 - The Replicator Program 22:26 - The New Threat Environment 27:11 - Scale and Readiness for Modern Warfare 32:15 - Procurement Reform and Feasibility 39:30 - Success Metrics for Defense   Resources: Learn more about AD Summit 2024: [www.a16z.com/adsummit] (http://www.a16z.com/adsummit) Watch Brian’s stage talk at AD Summit 2024: [https://a16z.com/securing-americas-future-how-technology-companies-and-washington-are-building-a-safer-world/] (https://a16z.com/securing-americas-future-how-technology-companies-and-washington-are-building-a-safer-world/) Watch all of the stage talks at AD Summit 2024: [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM4u6XbiXf5pAKmk1AeZ9964KGScf4lHM] (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM4u6XbiXf5pAKmk1AeZ9964KGScf4lHM) Find Katherine on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/KTmBoyle] (https://twitter.com/KTmBoyle) Find Brandon and Shield AI on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/shieldaitech] (https://twitter.com/shieldaitech) Find Brain on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/schimpfbrian] (https://twitter.com/schimpfbrian) Find Doug and the DIU on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/diu_x] (https://twitter.com/diu_x)   Stay Updated:  Find a16z on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/a16z] (https://twitter.com/a16z) Find a16z on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z] (https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z) Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: [https://a16z.simplecast.com/] (https://a16z.simplecast.com/) Follow our host: [https://twitter.com/stephsmithio] (https://twitter.com/stephsmithio) 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.   ... Read more

07 Mar 2024

43 MINS

43:52

07 Mar 2024

#240

What is American Dynamism?

American Dynamism. A term coined by a16z General Partner, Katherine Boyle, two years ago, when she and David Ulevitch founded the firm's American Dynamism investing practice. Beyond a sector or movement, American Dynamism embodies innovation, community, and a unique philosophy touching every facet of American life. In this episode, we hear from 10 voices, including policymakers, founders, and funders, as they share what American Dynamism means to them. They discuss the critical technologies shaping the future and the challenges on the path to the next decade of dynamism.  Stay tuned for more exclusive conversations from a16z's second annual American Dynamism Summit in Washington, D.C.   Resources:  Find Dr. Kathryn Huff on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/katyhuff] (https://twitter.com/katyhuff) Find Nand Mulchandani on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/nandmulchandani] (https://twitter.com/nandmulchandani) Find Doug Beck and the DIU on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/diu_x] (https://twitter.com/diu_x) Find Mitch Lee on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/dontmitch] (https://twitter.com/dontmitch) Find Ian Cinnamon on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/IanCinnamon] (https://twitter.com/IanCinnamon) Find Doug Bernauer and Radiant on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/radiantnuclear] (https://twitter.com/radiantnuclear) Find Chris Bennett on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/8ennett] (https://twitter.com/8ennett) Find Mike Slagh on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/MikeSlagh] (https://twitter.com/MikeSlagh) Find Rahul Sidhu on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/rahoolsidoo] (https://twitter.com/rahoolsidoo) Find Wyatt Smith on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/wyatt_h_smith] (https://twitter.com/wyatt_h_smith) Learn more about American Dynamism: [https://a16z.com/american-dynamism] (https://a16z.com/american-dynamism)   Stay Updated:  Find a16z on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/a16z] (https://twitter.com/a16z) Find a16z on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z] (https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z) Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: [https://a16z.simplecast.com/] (https://a16z.simplecast.com/) Follow our host: [https://twitter.com/stephsmithio] (https://twitter.com/stephsmithio) 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. ... Read more

04 Mar 2024

30 MINS

30:35

04 Mar 2024

#239

The Quest for True Signal: How Zynga Spotted Mobile

You might recognize the name Mark Pincus but we almost guarantee you recognize the game Farmville.  Mark Pincus is the founder and longtime CEO of Zynga, known for its massive global franchise of games, including those household names like Farmville and Words with Friends. Zynga was also at the forefront of the transition to mobile and the use of large platforms like Facebook for distribution. In this episode Mark joins Josh Lu from the a16z Games team for a fireside chat. They discuss navigating major tech waves and recognizing "true signal" opportunities, and explore a wide range of topics, from the strategic insights that propelled Zynga to success, the future of the Metaverse, and the philosophy behind minimum viable products.  This conversation offers invaluable insights for both gaming industry insiders and enthusiasts looking to understand the dynamics of tech innovation and entrepreneurship. Topics Covered: 00:00 - How Zynga Spotted the Mobile Wave 02:47 - Challenges of Starting Zynga 05:24 - Zynga's Early Workforce and Learning HTML 07:40 - Preparing for Tech Waves 11:29 - The Importance of Being Too Early 15:42 - The attribute of great founders 18:33 - Hiring Philosophy  22:02 - ‘Everyone is  a CEO’ 24:20 - Fast Iteration and Learning from Failures 31:06 - Personal Gaming Preferences 32:52 - Advice on Reevaluating Projects and True Signal 35:50 - AI's Role in Consumer Adoption and Gaming 40:17 - Community as a Core Element 43:31 - UGC Gaming Space and Future Computing Paradigms Resources:  Find Mark on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/markpinc] (https://twitter.com/markpinc) Find Josh on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/joshlu] (https://twitter.com/joshlu) Learn more about SPEEDRUN 3.0: [https://a16z.com/speedrun3] (https://a16z.com/speedrun3) Learn more about SPEEDRUN: [ttps://a16z.com/speedrun-your-gaming-startup] (https://a16z.com/speedrun-your-gaming-startup) Stay Updated:  Find a16z on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/a16z] (https://twitter.com/a16z) Find a16z on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z] (https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z) Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: [https://a16z.simplecast.com/] (https://a16z.simplecast.com/) Follow our host: [https://twitter.com/stephsmithio] (https://twitter.com/stephsmithio) 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. ... Read more

27 Feb 2024

48 MINS

48:04

27 Feb 2024

#238

Beyond Uncanny Valley: Breaking Down Sora

In early 2024, the notion of high fidelity, believable AI-generated video seemed a distant future to many. Yet, a mere few weeks into the year, OpenAI unveiled Sora, its new state of the art text-to-video model producing videos of up to 60 seconds. The output shattered expectations – even for other builders and researchers within generative AI – sparking widespread speculation and awe. How does Sora achieve such realism? And are explicit 3D modeling techniques or game engines at play? In this episode of the a16z Podcast, a16z General Partner Anjney Midha connects with Stefano Ermon, Professor of Computer Science at Stanford and key figure at the lab behind the diffusion models now used in Sora, ChatGPT, and Midjourney. Together, they delve into the challenges of video generation, the cutting-edge mechanics of Sora, and what this all could mean for the road ahead. Resources:  Find Stefano on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/stefanoermon] (https://twitter.com/stefanoermon) Find Anjney on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/anjneymidha] (https://twitter.com/anjneymidha) Learn more about Stefano’s Deep Generative Models course: : [https://deepgenerativemodels.github.io] (https://deepgenerativemodels.github.io/) Stay Updated:  Find a16z on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/a16z] (https://twitter.com/a16z) Find a16z on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z] (https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z) Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: [https://a16z.simplecast.com/] (https://a16z.simplecast.com/) Follow our host: [https://twitter.com/stephsmithio] (https://twitter.com/stephsmithio) 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. ... Read more

24 Feb 2024

34 MINS

34:31

24 Feb 2024

#237

Fraying Wires: The Decentralization of the Electric Grid

The electric grid needs an update.  In this explainer, a16z Partner Ryan McEntush discusses the escalating complexity of the grid, unveils its vulnerabilities, and traces the evolutionary path that has led us to this point. From the surging demands of AI to outdated infrastructure, we delve into the potential roles of cutting-edge technologies such as solar batteries, natural gas, and nuclear power in shaping the grid's future. Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction (02:28) - The Need for Grid Modernization (04:43) - Understanding the Grid's Operation and Challenges (06:47) - The Complexity of Grid Management (08:31) - Increasing Outages and Volatility (11:49) - The Role of New Technologies (17:53) - The Potential and Limitations of Renewable Energy Sources (19:08) - Energy Storage Solutions (24:57) - The Future of Natural Gas and Nuclear Power (29:46) - The Impact of Policy on the Grid (31:47) - The Concept of a Smart Grid (34:04) - Decentralization of the Grid (36:57) - The Role of the Free Market in Grid Reliability Resources:  Find Ryan on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/rmcentush] (https://twitter.com/rmcentush) Read Ryan’s latest articles: [https://a16z.com/author/ryan-mcentush] (https://a16z.com/author/ryan-mcentush) Stay Updated:  Find a16z on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/a16z] (https://twitter.com/a16z) Find a16z on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z] (https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z) Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: [https://a16z.simplecast.com/] (https://a16z.simplecast.com/) Follow our host: [https://twitter.com/stephsmithio] (https://twitter.com/stephsmithio) 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. ... Read more

15 Feb 2024

42 MINS

42:53

15 Feb 2024

#236

Fixing Higher Education & New Startup Opportunities with Marc and Ben

"The Ben & Marc Show" features a16z's co-founders Ben Horowitz & Marc Andreessen. In this episode, Marc and Ben continue their in-depth exploration of the current education system. While Part I of their discussion unpacked the crisis facing higher education, Part II presents solutions to overhaul the modern university.In this one-on-one conversation, Ben and Marc delve into actions that existing institutions can take to improve their current and future situations. This includes exploring new methods for talent recruitment, providing a more individualized education experience for students, and reducing administrative bloat. They also apply an entrepreneurial lens to each university function, revealing startup opportunities poised to emerge – including the building of brand new institutions, nonprofits, and research entities. Enjoy!Resources:*Watch Part I: [https://youtu.be/7J2_G4oHRQ0] (https://youtu.be/7J2_G4oHRQ0) *Watch Part II: [https://youtu.be/EeIdalo2huI] (https://youtu.be/EeIdalo2huI) Marc on X: [https://twitter.com/pmarca] (https://twitter.com/pmarca) Marc’s Substack: [https://pmarca.substack.com/] (https://pmarca.substack.com/) Ben on X: [https://twitter.com/bhorowitz] (https://twitter.com/bhorowitz) “South Park” episode mentioned in this discussion: – Eps 1505 (stream on Max): [https://bit.ly/3HrZQg0] (https://bit.ly/3HrZQg0) Stay Updated:Find us on X: [https://twitter.com/a16z] (https://twitter.com/a16z) Find us on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z] (https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z) ... Read more

08 Feb 2024

1 HR 59 MINS

1:59:58

08 Feb 2024

#235

Read Write Own: A New Era

with [@cdixon] (https://twitter.com/cdixon) [@rhhackett] (https://twitter.com/rhhackett) Welcome to the web3 with a16z crypto podcast. I'm Robert Hackett, an editor here at a16z crypto, and I'm here with Chris Dixon, founding partner of a16z crypto and author of the new book [Read Write Own: Building the Next Era of the Internet] (https://readwriteown.com/) .  I had the privilege of editing Chris throughout the book writing process, and I'm thrilled now to talk to you about what went on behind the scenes, the big themes of the book, the challenges, and also about the crypto industry at large as well as what we can expect from it in the future. Learn more at [https://readwriteown.com/] (https://readwriteown.com/) . Resources for references in this episode: --- [Black Swan] (https://www.amazon.com/Black-Swan-Improbable-Robustness-Fragility/dp/081297381X) by Nassim Nicholas Taleb --- [The Tipping Point] (https://www.amazon.com/Tipping-Point-Little-Things-Difference/dp/0316346624) by Malcolm Gladwell --- [Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse] (https://www.netflix.com/title/81594921) --- ["'It's a canon event' TikTok trend, explained"] (https://mashable.com/article/canon-event-tiktok-explained) ---Chris Dixon's blog at [cdixon.org] (https://cdixon.org/) ------" [Come for the tool, stay for the network] (https://cdixon.org/2015/01/31/come-for-the-tool-stay-for-the-network) " ------" [The next big thing starts out looking like a toy] (https://cdixon.org/2010/01/03/the-next-big-thing-will-start-out-looking-like-a-toy) " ------" [Can't be evil] (https://www.wired.com/story/how-blockchain-can-wrest-the-internet-from-corporations/) " --- [The Cold Start Problem] (https://www.amazon.com/Cold-Start-Problem-Andrew-Chen/dp/0062969749) by Andrew Chen ------On Andrew Chen's [writing habits] (https://andrewchen.com/how-to-write-a-business-book/) ---On investing in [Coinbase in 2013] (https://cdixon.org/2013/12/12/coinbase) ---Guidance from the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission in 2019: " [Framework for 'Investment Contract' Analysis of Digital Assets] (https://www.sec.gov/corpfin/framework-investment-contract-analysis-digital-assets) " ---On blockchains as " [a programmable computer that lives in the sky] (https://timroughgarden.github.io/fob21/l/l1.pdf) " via a16z crypto head of research Tim Roughgarden --- [Gödel Escher Bach] (https://www.amazon.com/G%C3%B6del-Escher-Bach-Eternal-Golden/dp/0465026567) by Douglas Hofstader ---" [How Aristotle Created the Computer] (https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2017/03/aristotle-computer/518697/) " by Chris Dixon for The Atlantic ---" [A Symbolic Analysis of Relay and Switching Circuits] (https://www.cs.virginia.edu/~evans/greatworks/shannon38.pdf) " by Claude Shannon --- [Principia Mathematica] (https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/principia-mathematica/) by Bertrand Russell and Alfred North Whitehead --- [An Investigation of the Laws of Thought] (https://www.gutenberg.org/files/15114/15114-pdf.pdf) by George Boole --- [The End of Education] (https://www.amazon.com/End-Education-Redefining-Value-School/dp/0679750312) by Neil Postman ---" [Inside out vs. outside in: The adoption of new technologies] (https://a16z.com/inside-out-vs-outside-in-the-adoption-of-new-technologies/) " by Chris Dixon ---" [The Inevitable Showdown Between Twitter and Twitter Apps] (https://www.businessinsider.com/the-coming-showdown-between-twitter-and-twitter-apps-2009-9) " by Chris Dixon ---" [Elon Musk says X is discouraging links in posts] (https://www.axios.com/2023/10/03/musk-x-links-long-form) " by Sara Fischer ---" [Make Ethereum Cypherpunk Again] (https://vitalik.eth.limo/general/2023/12/28/cypherpunk.html) " by Vitalik Buterin ---" [What Will Happen in 2024] (https://avc.com/2024/01/what-will-happen-in-2024/) " by Fred Wilson ---" [A Logical Calculus of the Ideas Immanent in Nervous Activity] (https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~./epxing/Class/10715/reading/McCulloch.and.Pitts.pdf) " by McCullough and Pitts --- [Crossing the Chasm] (https://www.amazon.com/Crossing-Chasm-3rd-Disruptive-Mainstream/dp/0062292986) by Geoffrey A. Moore ---On "thesis, antithesis, and synthesis" and [Hegel's Dialectics] (https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/hegel-dialectics/) As a reminder, none of the following should be taken as business, legal, tax, or investment advice; please see [a16z.com/disclosures] (http://a16z.com/disclosures) for more important information, including a link to a list of our investments. ... Read more

02 Feb 2024

1 HR 19 MINS

1:19:51

02 Feb 2024

#234

The What, Who, and When with IPOs

In 2022 and 2023, US IPOs hit decade lows after the record high of 2021. Now, in 2024, will the IPO window reopen? In this episode, we revisit a conversation with Jeff Jordan, former CEO of OpenTable, and J.D. Moriarty, the former Head Managing Director and Head of Equity Capital Markets at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Joined by Sonal Choksi, the pair takes you behind the scenes to unravel the complexities surrounding IPOs, including pricing, allocations, and the elusive "pop." They also discuss OpenTable’s IPO, which occurred immediately following the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, and weigh in on the question: Can you time an IPO in an unpredictable year?   Resources: Find Jeff on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/jeff_jordan] (https://twitter.com/jeff_jordan) Find J.D on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdmoriarty] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdmoriarty) Find Sonal on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/smc90] (https://twitter.com/smc90)   Stay Updated:  Find a16z on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/a16z] (https://twitter.com/a16z) Find a16z on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z] (https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z) Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: [https://a16z.simplecast.com/] (https://a16z.simplecast.com/) Follow our host: [https://twitter.com/stephsmithio] (https://twitter.com/stephsmithio) 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. ... Read more

29 Jan 2024

34 MINS

34:26

29 Jan 2024

#233

Jobs of the Future

(00:00) - The Future of Jobs (03:15) - Job growth over the last 80 years (05:06) - The shelf-life of jobs (09:11) - Education trends (12:25) - The importance of learning the foundations (17:18) - Regional access to education (20:19) - How companies are hiring and looking at strategic priorities (22:58) - The economic mobility and economic stability of degrees  (25:59) - Job and training trends at Grow with Google (28:11) - Do companies train or hire for skills? (29:23) - The future of the traditional degree (31:10) - The employer and educator ecosystem  (35:36) - How to approach upskilling    In a world where technology is moving at an unprecedented pace, what will the jobs of the future look like? Kai Roemmelt, CEO of the online learning platform Udacity, and Lisa Gevelber, a key figure at Google responsible for building the Grow with Google program, unpack the seismic changes reshaping the tech and education realms. From disrupting hiring norms to redefining how we acquire degrees and engage globally, this episode poses the question: How can you skillfully navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities awaiting in this evolving landscape? Resources:  Find Kai on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kai-roemmelt] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kai-roemmelt-22b5a5/) Find Lisa on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisagevelber] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisagevelber) Learn more about Udacity: [https://www.udacity.com] (https://www.udacity.com) Learn more about Grow with Google: [https://grow.google] (https://grow.google) Stay Updated:  Find a16z on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/a16z] (https://twitter.com/a16z) Find a16z on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z] (https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z) Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: [https://a16z.simplecast.com/] (https://a16z.simplecast.com/) Follow our host: [https://twitter.com/stephsmithio] (https://twitter.com/stephsmithio) 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. ... Read more

24 Jan 2024

40 MINS

40:39

24 Jan 2024

#232

Introducing Raising Health: Fireside Chat with Sean Duffy

Big news from a16z: Bio Eats World, our sibling show from a16z Bio+Health, is now Raising Health! We’re excited to share Raising Health’s first episode here where Sean Duffy, cofounder and CEO of Omada Health, joins Vijay Pande, founding general partner of Bio + Health. Sean and Vijay discuss the building and growth of Omada, from the early days to now. As the cofounder of one of the original digital health companies, Sean has unique insight into the growth of both the digital health field and the changing venture capital environment. They also talk about the future of AI, how Omada is leveraging AI, and the challenges that might arise with using a technology in a caregiving environment. You can listen to more episodes of Raising Health here: [https://link.chtbl.com/IqBoJ2By?sid=a16z11824] (https://link.chtbl.com/IqBoJ2By?sid=a16z11824) ... Read more

18 Jan 2024

34 MINS

34:30

18 Jan 2024

#231

Crisis in Higher Ed & Why Universities Still Matter with Marc & Ben

In this one-on-one conversation, Marc and Ben tackle the university system – what has certainly been a hot topic that’s been dominating the news over the past few months. As Marc states at the top of the episode, universities matter tremendously to our world, but they’re currently in a state of crisis. Together, Ben and Marc take a “structural” look at higher education, delving deep into the twelve functions of the modern university.  They also unpack the numerous challenges that universities face today – student debt and the replication crisis, among them.  They also discuss topics including DEI, student athlete admissions, accreditation, inflation, and much more.  As colleges face an existential threat that could have long lasting repercussions, how can we find ways to improve these institutions, while being open to new entrepreneurial opportunities in education? Check out the Ben and Marc show: [https://link.chtbl.com/benandmarc] (https://link.chtbl.com/benandmarc)   Stay Updated:  Find a16z on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/a16z] (https://twitter.com/a16z) Find a16z on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z] (https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z) Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: [https://a16z.simplecast.com/] (https://a16z.simplecast.com/) Follow our host: [https://twitter.com/stephsmithio] (https://twitter.com/stephsmithio) 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. ... Read more

14 Jan 2024

1 HR 48 MINS

1:48:14

14 Jan 2024

#230

Drones, Data, and Deterrence: Technology's Role in Public Safety

Flock is a public safety technology platform that operates in over 4,000 cities across the United States, and solves about 2,200 crimes daily. That’s 10 percent of reported crimes nationwide. Taken from a16z’s recent LP Summit, a16z General Partner David Ulevitch  joins forces with Flock Safety’s founder, Garrett Langley and Sheriff Kevin McMahill of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Together, they cover the delicate balance between using technology to combat crime and respecting individual privacy, and explore the use of drones and facial recognition, building trust within communities, and the essence of objective policing.   Resources:  Find Garret on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/glangley] (https://twitter.com/glangley) Find Sheriff McMahill on Twitter:  [https://twitter.com/Sheriff_LVMPD] (https://twitter.com/Sheriff_LVMPD) Find David on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/davidu] (https://twitter.com/davidu) Learn more about Flock Safety: [https://www.flocksafety.com] (https://www.flocksafety.com/)   Stay Updated:  Find a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16z  Find a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z  Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/  Follow our host: https://twitter.com/stephsmithio  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. ... Read more

10 Jan 2024

33 MINS

33:55

10 Jan 2024

#229

DNA's Potential to Store the World's Data

Nature’s blueprint – DNA – is an incredibly efficient machine. You cannot see it with the naked eye, yet it can last for hundreds, maybe even millions of years. Plus, the storage capacity of a single gram of DNA is over 200 million gigabytes! As the cost of DNA sequencing (reading) and synthesis (writing) comes down, scientists are looking to our very own biology for applications reaching as far as data storage. Learn more about this fascinating world with a16z General Partner Vijay Pande, as he says, this next wave of biological computing will “be the mother of many new exponentials to come.”   Resources:  Save As: DNA Part 1: [https://exo.substack.com/p/saving-our-story-in-dna-part-1] (https://exo.substack.com/p/saving-our-story-in-dna-part-1) Save As: DNA Part 1: [https://exo.substack.com/p/save-as-dna-part-2] (https://exo.substack.com/p/save-as-dna-part-2)   Stay Updated:  Find a16z on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/a16z] (https://twitter.com/a16z) Find a16z on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z] (https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z) Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: [https://a16z.simplecast.com/] (https://a16z.simplecast.com/) Follow our host: [https://twitter.com/stephsmithio] (https://twitter.com/stephsmithio) 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. ... Read more

05 Jan 2024

21 MINS

21:05

05 Jan 2024

#228

A Year of Unlocks: 2023 In AI, Healthcare, Housing, and More

As we close off 2023, we wanted to revisit some of our favorite episodes from the last year. From AI hardware, to healthcare regulation, to disrupting the world’s largest asset class, to the electrification of nearly everything… there’s  something in here for all listeners.   Resources:  AI Hardware, Explained: [https://a16z.simplecast.com/episodes/ai-hardware-explained] (https://a16z.simplecast.com/episodes/ai-hardware-explained) Chasing Silicon: The Race for GPUs: [https://a16z.simplecast.com/episodes/chasing-silicon-the-race-for-gpus] (https://a16z.simplecast.com/episodes/chasing-silicon-the-race-for-gpus) The True Cost of Compute: [https://a16z.simplecast.com/episodes/the-cost-of-compute] (https://a16z.simplecast.com/episodes/the-cost-of-compute) AI Revolution: Disruption, Alignment, and Opportunity: [https://a16z.simplecast.com/episodes/ai-revolution-disruption-alignment-and-opportunity] (https://a16z.simplecast.com/episodes/ai-revolution-disruption-alignment-and-opportunity) The Robot Lawyer Resistance; [https://a16z.simplecast.com/episodes/the-robot-lawyer-resistance] (https://a16z.simplecast.com/episodes/the-robot-lawyer-resistance) The Quest for AGI: Q*, Self-Play, and Synthetic Data: [https://a16z.simplecast.com/episodes/the-quest-for-agi-q-self-play-and-synthetic-data] (https://a16z.simplecast.com/episodes/the-quest-for-agi-q-self-play-and-synthetic-data) The Road to Autonomous Vehicles: Are We There Yet?: [https://a16z.simplecast.com/episodes/the-road-to-autonomous-vehicles-are-we-there-yet-PstZz2G_] (https://a16z.simplecast.com/episodes/the-road-to-autonomous-vehicles-are-we-there-yet-PstZz2G_) The Electrification of Everything: From Sky to Sea: [https://a16z.simplecast.com/episodes/the-electrification-of-everything-from-sky-to-sea] (https://a16z.simplecast.com/episodes/the-electrification-of-everything-from-sky-to-sea) When Two Giants Intersect: Healthcare Meets Fintech: [https://a16z.simplecast.com/episodes/when-two-giants-intersect-healthcare-meets-fintech] (https://a16z.simplecast.com/episodes/when-two-giants-intersect-healthcare-meets-fintech) Salary Transparency: Clarity or Chaos?: [https://a16z.simplecast.com/episodes/salary-transparency-clarity-or-chaos] (https://a16z.simplecast.com/episodes/salary-transparency-clarity-or-chaos) Disrupting the World’s Largest Asset Class with Adam Neumann: [https://a16z.simplecast.com/episodes/disrupting-the-worlds-largest-asset-class] (https://a16z.simplecast.com/episodes/disrupting-the-worlds-largest-asset-class) The Data Highway Above with Privateer’s Steve Wozniak, Alex Fielding, and Dr. Moriba Jah: [https://a16z.simplecast.com/episodes/new-the-data-highway-above-with-privateers-steve-wozniak-alex-fielding-and-dr-moriba-jah] (https://a16z.simplecast.com/episodes/new-the-data-highway-above-with-privateers-steve-wozniak-alex-fielding-and-dr-moriba-jah)   Stay Updated:  Find a16z on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/a16z] (https://twitter.com/a16z) Find a16z on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z] (https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z) Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: [https://a16z.simplecast.com/] (https://a16z.simplecast.com/) Follow our host: [https://twitter.com/stephsmithio] (https://twitter.com/stephsmithio) 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. ... Read more

31 Dec 2023

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:02

31 Dec 2023

#227

The Future of Longevity with Tony Robbins

Welcome to “The Ben & Marc Show”, featuring a16z’s co-founders Ben Horowitz and Marc Andreessen.  In this week’s episode, Marc and Ben are joined by special guest Tony Robbins to discuss the future of longevity.   Tony Robbins is an entrepreneur, #1 NY Times bestselling author, philanthropist, and the nation’s #1 life & business strategist.  For over four and a half decades, Tony has empowered more than 50 million people from 100 countries around the world through his audio programs, educational videos, and live seminars. He’s also the author of six international bestsellers, including “Money: Master the Game” (2014), “Unshakable: Your Financial Freedom Playbook” (2017) and “Life Force: How New Breakthroughs in Precision Medicine Can Transform the Quality of Your Life and Those You Love” (2022). Joined by a16z’s own Dr. Vijay Pande, PhD – General Partner since 2014, and founder and leader of a16z Bio + Health – the group discusses new breakthroughs in regenerative medicine, AI, biohacking, gene editing, mindset and confirms why this might be the best time to be alive. Enjoy! Watch the full video version of this episode: [https://youtu.be/V8h11baC_ok] (https://youtu.be/V8h11baC_ok)   Resources: Marc on X: [ https://twitter.com/pmarca] (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGt1bHNsU3NhOHd2ZG5lUDAtYWxnQmdVX2ZWZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttVi1CcmRFWjRodkU3ZnFyQ0lUQmFOWDVUei1LYTd2U3dUTFBLLXpacWRqXzJnWUplZFlETnRCSHQydURac2JHUGc0MWsyaVFBY0JkSXRSc3UtSFhtVGhYaXhCbEttTmhaWi1qZF9jUzY4M1JJWEhubw&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fpmarca&v=0wIUK0nsyUg) Marc’s Substack: [ https://pmarca.substack.com/] (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmU3bTYxSzRSVW1EYXhhYU1QM1gxa19CejhnZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuMUctVDE0QTh5LWRZeDQzcldILUFHWWlRanVXWnFIU3J6Z3FQYnhPdl9kbWhSZHd0OHVzdEdfajhYZFJwSWRlV2RFdzZiMERKcFMtWnZqZU1xTjh4NUhia09GSXFxblAyajg2QkE2Q0E2WDhsb2lodw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpmarca.substack.com%2F&v=0wIUK0nsyUg) Ben on X: [ ] (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGt1bHNsU3NhOHd2ZG5lUDAtYWxnQmdVX2ZWZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttVi1CcmRFWjRodkU3ZnFyQ0lUQmFOWDVUei1LYTd2U3dUTFBLLXpacWRqXzJnWUplZFlETnRCSHQydURac2JHUGc0MWsyaVFBY0JkSXRSc3UtSFhtVGhYaXhCbEttTmhaWi1qZF9jUzY4M1JJWEhubw&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fpmarca&v=0wIUK0nsyUg) [https://twitter.com/bhorowitz] (https://twitter.com/bhorowitz) Dr. Vijay Pande on X: [https://twitter.com/vijaypande] (https://twitter.com/vijaypande) Learn more about Tony Robbins: [https://tonyrobbins.com] (https://tonyrobbins.com/) Tony’s Time to Rise Summit (Jan 25-27, 2024): [https://timetorisesummit.com/join-now] (https://timetorisesummit.com/join-now)    Pre-order Tony’s upcoming book “The Holy Grail of Investing” (Feb 2024): [http://theholygrailofinvesting.com] (http://theholygrailofinvesting.com/)   Stay Updated:  Find a16z on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/a16z] (https://twitter.com/a16z) Find a16z on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z] (https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z) Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: [https://a16z.simplecast.com/] (https://a16z.simplecast.com/) Follow our host: [https://twitter.com/stephsmithio] (https://twitter.com/stephsmithio) 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. ... Read more

26 Dec 2023

1 HR 21 MINS

1:21:45

26 Dec 2023

#226

2024 Big Ideas: Developer Influence, Maritime Upgrades, and New Video Intelligence

A new age of maritime exploration, the rise of the developer as a buyer in financial services, and more applications for computer vision and video intelligence. We asked over 40 partners across a16z to preview one big idea they believe will drive innovation in 2024. Here in our 3-part series, you’ll hear directly from partners across all our verticals, as we dive even more deeply into these ideas. What’s the why now? Who is already building in these spaces? What opportunities and challenges are on the horizon? And how can you get involved? Topics Covered: 00:00 - Big Ideas in Tech 2024 01:39 -  Big Idea: The Rise of the Developer as a Buyer in Financial Services 07:03 - Examples of financial service infrastructure products 08:40 - Building products and cost/selling structures 09:56 - How financial institutions will adopt new technology 13:07 - Regulatory shifts and updates 14:09 - The impact on customers 16:30 - Big Idea: A New Age of Maritime  18:15 - The challenges of maritime exploration  19:56 - Why is 2024 the year of iInnovation in maritime exploration? 23:32 - Space and aerospace exploration’s impact on maritime  26:51 - Geopolitical supply chain and climate applications 29:40 - Autonomous fleets 31:49 - Key challenges in modernizing maritime  34:11 - Opportunities for builders in the space 36:23 - Big Idea: New Applications for Computer Vision and Video Intelligence 38:06 - The current use of video and it’s data 38:53 - The unlocks in hardware and software driving change 41:40 - Emerging applications and use cases 43:20 - Video and privacy 44:49 - Why is 2024 the year of change and innovation? Resources: Find Angela on Twitter : [https://twitter.com/astrange] (https://twitter.com/astrange) Find Grant on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/grant__gregory] (https://twitter.com/grant__gregory) Find Kimberly on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/kimberlywtan] (https://twitter.com/kimberlywtan) View all 40+ big ideas: [https://a16z.com/bigideas2024] (https://a16z.com/bigideas2024) Stay Updated:  Find a16z on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/a16z] (https://twitter.com/a16z) Find a16z on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z] (https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z) Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: [https://a16z.simplecast.com/] (https://a16z.simplecast.com/) Follow our host: [https://twitter.com/stephsmithio] (https://twitter.com/stephsmithio) 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. ... Read more

22 Dec 2023

47 MINS

47:19

22 Dec 2023

#225

Text to Video: The Next Leap in AI Generation

General Partner Anjney Midha explores the cutting-edge world of text-to-video AI with AI researchers Andreas Blattmann and Robin Rombach.  Released in November, Stable Video Diffusion is their latest open-source generative video model, overcoming challenges in size and dynamic representation. In this episode Robin and Andreas share why translating text to video is complex, the key role of datasets, current applications, and the future of video editing. Topics Covered:  00:00 - Text to Video: The Next Leap in AI Generation 02:41 - The Stable Diffusion backstory 04:25 - Diffusion vs autoregressive models 06:09 - The benefits of single step sampling 09:15 - Why generative video? 11:19 - Understanding physics through AI video 12:20 - The challenge of creating generative video 15:36 - Data set selection and training 17:50 - Structural consistency and 3D objects 19:50 - Incorporating LoRAs 21:24 - How should creators think about these tools? 23:46 - Open challenges in video generation  25:42 - Infrastructure challenges and future research  Resources:  Find Robin on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/robrombach] (https://twitter.com/robrombach) Find Andreas on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/andi_blatt] (https://twitter.com/andi_blatt) Find Anjney on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/anjneymidha] (https://twitter.com/anjneymidha) Stay Updated:  Find a16z on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/a16z] (https://twitter.com/a16z) Find a16z on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z] (https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z) Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: [https://a16z.simplecast.com/] (https://a16z.simplecast.com/) Follow our host: [https://twitter.com/stephsmithio] (https://twitter.com/stephsmithio) 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. ... Read more

20 Dec 2023

32 MINS

32:31

20 Dec 2023

#224

2024 Big Ideas: Voice-First Apps, AI Moats, Never-Ending Games, and Anime Takes Off

Voice-First Apps, AI Moats, Never-Ending Games, and Anime. We asked over 40 partners across a16z to preview one big idea they believe will drive innovation in 2024. Here in our 3-part series, you’ll hear directly from partners across all our verticals, as we dive even more deeply into these ideas. What’s the why now? Who is already building in these spaces? What opportunities and challenges are on the horizon? And how can you get involved? Timecodes: 00:00 - Big Ideas in Tech 2024 01:39 - Big Idea: Voice-First Apps Will Become Integral to Our Lives 04:14 - The limiting factors of voice technology 05:27 - What would a voice-first app look like?  06:52 - Voice tech for companionship and productivity  08:05 - The primary modality voice applications 10:08 - How builders and founders can integrate voice technology 13:31 - Big Idea: The Consumer AI Battleground Moves from Model to UX 15:49 - How user experience can contribute toward building a moat 17:57 - The commoditization of models 19:55 - How should builders differentiate between model and experience? 22:58 - Breakout examples for 2024 25:10 - Open source vs closed source 26:44 - The impact of applications splitting from the infrastructure layer 28:14 - Big Idea: AI-First Games That Never End 29:59 -Generative AI in gaming and AI native games 31:12 - Introducing generative agents as game companions  33:57 - Does the gaming community want hyper personalization? 38:00 - New entrants vs the incumbents 41:57 - How business models and cost structures are evolving 46:21 - Advice for game builders in 2024 48:03 - Big Idea: Anime Games Go Mainstream 49:28 - What defines anime? 52:05 - Anime’s monetization strategy and how it differs from other genres 54:04 - Why are we seeing a rise in anime? 55:56 - What is required to be successful in anime 58:20 - AI, XR and inventing the next wave of anime   Resources: View all 40+ big ideas: https://a16z.com/bigideas2024   Stay Updated:  Find a16z on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/a16z] (https://twitter.com/a16z) Find a16z on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z] (https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z) Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: [https://a16z.simplecast.com/] (https://a16z.simplecast.com/) Follow our host: [https://twitter.com/stephsmithio] (https://twitter.com/stephsmithio) 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. ... Read more

15 Dec 2023

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:41

15 Dec 2023

#223

Safety in Numbers: Keeping AI Open

Arthur Mensch is the co-founder of Mistral and the co-author of Deepmind’s pivotal 2022 "Chinchilla" paper. In September 2023, Mistral released Mistral-7B, an advanced open-source language model that has rapidly become the top choice for developers. Just this week, they introduced a new mixture of experts model – Mixtral — that’s already generating significant buzz among AI developers. As the battleground around large language models heats up, join us for a conversation with Arthur as he sits down with a16z General Partner Anjney Midha. Together, they delve into the misconceptions and opportunities around open source; the current performance reality of open and closed models; and the compute, data, and algorithmic innovations required to efficiently scale LLMs. Resources: Find Arthur on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/arthurmensch] (https://twitter.com/arthurmensch) Find Anjney on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/anjneymidha] (https://twitter.com/anjneymidha) Learn more about Mistral: [https://mistral.ai] (https://mistral.ai) Learn why we invested in Mistral: [https://a16z.com/announcement/investing-in-mistral/] (https://a16z.com/announcement/investing-in-mistral/) Stay Updated:  Find a16z on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/a16z] (https://twitter.com/a16z) Find a16z on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z] (https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z) Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: [https://a16z.simplecast.com/] (https://a16z.simplecast.com/) Follow our host: [https://twitter.com/stephsmithio] (https://twitter.com/stephsmithio) 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. ... Read more

11 Dec 2023

34 MINS

34:59

11 Dec 2023

#222

2024 Big Ideas: Miracle Drugs, Programmable Medicine, and AI Interpretability

Smart energy grids. Voice-first companion apps. Programmable medicines. AI tools for kids.
We asked over 40 partners across a16z to preview one big idea they believe will drive innovation in 2024. Here in our 3-part series, you’ll hear directly from partners across all our verticals, as we dive even more deeply into these ideas. What’s the why now? Who is already building in these spaces? What opportunities and challenges are on the horizon? And how can you get involved? View all 40+ big ideas: https://a16z.com/bigideas2024   Stay Updated:  Find a16z on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/a16z] (https://twitter.com/a16z) Find a16z on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z] (https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z) Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: [https://a16z.simplecast.com/] (https://a16z.simplecast.com/) Follow our host: [https://twitter.com/stephsmithio] (https://twitter.com/stephsmithio) 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. ... Read more

08 Dec 2023

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:01

08 Dec 2023

#221

The Quest for AGI: Q*, Self-Play, and Synthetic Data

One topic at the center of the AI universe this week is a potential breakthrough called Q*. Little has been revealed about this OpenAI project, other than its likely relationship to solving certain grade-school mathematical problems. Amid much speculation, we decided to bring in our new general partner, Anjney Midha – focused on all things AI – to sift through the sea of noise. Today, we discuss the key frontier research areas that AI labs are exploring on their path toward generalizable intelligence, from self-play, to model-free reinforcement learning to synthetic data. Anjney also shares his insights on which approach he expects to be most influential in the next wave of LLMs and why math problems are even a suitable testing ground for this kind of research.   Topics Covered: 02:03 - What is Q*? 06:21 - Applying model-free reinforcement learning to complex spaces 13:17 - The role of self-play 19:04 - Synthetic data’s big unlock 24:44 - What does this unlock for society?   Resources: Follow Anjney on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/AnjneyMidha] (https://twitter.com/AnjneyMidha)   Stay Updated:  Find a16z on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/a16z] (https://twitter.com/a16z) Find a16z on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z] (https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z) Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: [https://a16z.simplecast.com/] (https://a16z.simplecast.com/) Follow our host: [https://twitter.com/stephsmithio] (https://twitter.com/stephsmithio) 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. ... Read more

04 Dec 2023

26 MINS

26:38

04 Dec 2023