a16z Podcast

By: Andreessen Horowitz
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  • 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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  • From Thesis to Meme to Fund: Building American Dynamism
    Mar 11 2025

    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:

    • The origins of American Dynamism—and why it was controversial at first
    • How Washington and Silicon Valley can come together
    • America’s competitiveness in today’s great power competition
    • The latest American Dynamism 50 list focused on the Indo-Pacific, showcasing the top startups building for the national interest

    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 a16z.com/AD50.

    Resources:

    Find David on X: https://x.com/davidu

    Find Katherine on X: https://x.com/KTmBoyle

    Find last year’s’ American Dynamism 50 AI Addition’ here: https://a16z.com/american-dynamism-50-ai/

    Read Katherine’s article ‘Building American Dynamism’: https://a16z.com/building-american-dynamism/

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    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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    43 mins
  • What Founders Get Wrong About Scaling – With Carta’s CEO
    Mar 7 2025

    Henry Ward, cofounder and CEO of Carta, has spent over a decade scaling his company from an early-stage startup to a 2,000-person industry leader. In this a16z Speedrun conversation with Games partner Josh Lu, Henry shares hard-earned lessons on:

    • Hiring missionaries vs. mercenaries — and how to keep company culture intact as you scale
    • The reality of product-market fit and why many founders try to sell too soon
    • The evolution of a CEO — from building a product to building a system around you
    • Inputs vs. outputs, and why companies should focus on the right leading indicators
    • Transparency in leadership, including when (and when not) to share

    This episode is packed with candid insights and lessons on company building. Recorded live at the a16z Speedrun program, you can learn more at a16z.com/games/speedrun.

    Resources:

    Find Henry on X: https://x.com/henrysward

    Find Josh on X: https://x.com/JoshLu

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    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.

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    41 mins
  • Creativity vs Control: Where AI Fits in the Creative Toolbox
    Feb 25 2025

    Being a creator in 2025 is tough—but building for creators is even harder. Perhaps no one understands this conundrum better than Scott Belsky. As the founder of Behance, a longtime executive at Adobe, and an advisor to companies like Pinterest and Atlassian, Scott has spent his career at the intersection of technology, design, and creativity.

    In this speedrun episode, recorded live in San Francisco during the fourth iteration of our a16z Games Speedrun program, we dive into:

    • How AI can actually enable creators—and where its toolset should end
    • The evolution from the "prompt era" to the "controls era" of AI
    • Whether people really want bespoke, personalized experiences or simply crave familiarity
    • What happens when creative scarcity disappears and AI-generated content becomes ubiquitous
    • The future of creative tooling, from generative UI to AI-native interfaces

    Plus, Scott shares insights from his time building Behance, leading product strategy at Adobe, and investing in the next generation of creative tools.

    If you want to learn more about A16Z Games Speedrun, visit a16z.com/games/speedrun.

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    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.

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    42 mins

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