The a16z Show 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 show 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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Andreessen Horowitz ("a16z") co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz explore everything from science to business to culture, all through the lens of technology.
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"web3 with a16z" is a show about the next generation of the internet, and about how builders and users — whether artists, coders, creators, developers, companies, organizations, or communities — now have the ability to not just "read" (web1) + "write" (web2) but "own" (web3) pieces of the internet, unlocking a new wave of creativity and entrepreneurship. Brought to you by a16z crypto, this show is the definitive resource for understanding and going deeper on all things crypto and web3. From ...
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A myriad of AI, science, and technology experts explore the real challenges and enormous opportunities facing entrepreneurs who are building the future of health. Raising Health, a podcast by a16z Bio + Health, dives deep into the heart of biotechnology and healthcare innovation. Join veteran company builders, operators, and investors Vineeta Agarwala, Julie Yoo, and Jorge Conde, along with distinguished guests like Mark Cuban, Greg Verdine, Fei-Fei Li, and Suchi Saria, as they explore the i ...
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Join writer and storyteller Damien Walter on an exploration of the world as seen through a science fiction lens.
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a16z Live is the place to listen to recorded live discussions and events featuring, hosted, or co-hosted by a16z partners (with outside voices too). As a reminder, all content posted here is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. Views expressed are those of the individuals and not the views of Andreessen Horowitz, please see a16z.com/disclosures for more. To learn more about the broader a16z Podcast network and ...
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Most business podcasts follow a similar format: find a successful CEO and have them tell their story. This is not that show. Zero to IPO tackles real world problems with real world experience, featuring actionable advice and anecdotes from some of the world's most innovative founders. In season one, we broke down each stage of a company's growth cycle on a granular level with everyone from Parker Harris of Salesforce.com, to Julia Hartz of Eventbrite and Marc Andreessen of Andreessen Horowit ...
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16 Minutes on the News is a short news podcast where we cover the top headlines of the week, the a16z podcast way -- why are these topics in the news; what's real, what's hype from our vantage point; and what are our experts' quick takes on these trends? About 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 ...
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Welcome to Crypto News Daily, brought to you by Brief! Our AI selects the latest stories and top headlines and then delivers them to you each day in less than ten minutes (for more details, visit www.brief.news/how-it-works). Tune in to get your daily news about Bitcoin, Ethereum, blockchain technology, DeFi, NFTs, and more. Whether you're a crypto enthusiast, investor, or simply curious about the potential of digital currencies, this podcast is your go-to source for all things crypto. Tune ...
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Finance & Culture aims to elevate listener's financial literacy by informing, inspiring, and empowering them to prosper, thus yielding long-term success.
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Across The Lines is a podcast that highlights the stories of Pan Asian American leaders and explores the intersection of their personal and professional journeys. Our vision is to inspire and empower the next generation of leaders through candid conversations about the confluence of identity and work.
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with @smc90 @rhackett @stephbzinn @Tim_Org In a now-annual tradition, the a16z crypto editorial team discuss themes (and picks) from a16z crypto's latest reading lists, as well as books we keep re-reading, childhood favorites, classics, adaptations on adaptations — in book and movie form! — and much more. We cover: What genres are we reading now, h…
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Big Ideas 2026: The Enterprise Orchestration Layer
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22:18AI is becoming the orchestration layer inside the enterprise. In this episode of Big Ideas 2026, we explore the shift from isolated AI copilots to coordinated multi-agent systems that plan, analyze, and execute work across teams and tools. This is not a new feature, but a new way workflows run inside large organizations. You will hear from Seema Am…
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Tokenization Transforms Finance Fast, Crypto Regulation Tightens AI Guardrails, Solana Tops Liquidity Markets, Web3 Gaming Token Surge, and more...
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9:58(0:10): Tokenization Revolution: Blockchain Set to Transform Finance Faster Than Digital Media Shift (1:42): 2025 Crypto Regulation Strengthened by Real-Time Crime Response and AI-Driven Threat Detection (3:38): Solana Emerges as Leading Liquidity Layer, Surpassing Centralized Exchanges in Trading Volume (5:10): Web3 Gaming Tokens Surge, Leading 20…
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AI is moving from chat to action. In this episode of Big Ideas 2026, we unpack three shifts shaping what comes next for AI products. The change is not just smarter models, but software itself taking on a new form. You will hear from Marc Andrusko on the move from prompting to execution, Stephanie Zhang on building machine-legible systems, and Sarah…
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From Wallets to Super Apps: The Internet's New Interface (with Phantom CEO)
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41:15with @BChillman @jay_drainjr @rhackett Crypto wallets are no longer just wallets. They’re the front door to a decentralized internet. In this episode, Phantom CEO Brandon Millman joins a16z crypto Investment Partner Jay Drain and host Robert Hackett to unpack how crypto wallets are evolving into full-blown consumer finance platforms — and why they …
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Coinbase Launches Everything Exchange, North Korea Hacks Net $2B, Crypto Market Reform Approaches, SoFiUSD Boosts Ethereum Payments, and more...
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11:39(0:10): Coinbase Launches 'Everything Exchange' with Stocks, Event Contracts, and AI Advisors (2:21): North Korean Hackers Steal $2 Billion in Crypto: Surge in High-Value Attacks and Personal Wallet Breaches (4:40): Senate Prepares for CLARITY Act Debate: Crypto Market Structure Reform on the Horizon (6:25): SoFiUSD Launches on Ethereum, Boosting P…
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The Rise, Fall & Reset of The Fintech Industry
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45:14Fintech went from a full-blown surge to a near standstill in just two years. At its peak, about 25 percent of all venture dollars were pouring into the category. By late 2022, that number had collapsed to almost zero. In this conversation, a16z General Partner David Haber and Plaid cofounder and CEO Zach Perret unpack what actually happened during …
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XRP Faces Regulatory Hurdles 2025, Visa Lights Up Stablecoin Payments, SBI Ripple Explore XRP Yield, FDIC Leads Stablecoin Regulation, and more...
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10:54(0:10): XRP Battles Resistance as Institutional Demand and Regulatory Clarity Shape 2025 Outlook (2:43): Visa Launches US Stablecoin Settlement with Solana and USDC to Revolutionize Payment Flows (4:49): SBI Ripple Asia & Doppler Finance Partner to Explore XRP-Based Yield Infrastructure, Tokenization (6:56): FDIC Takes Lead on Stablecoin Regulation…
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Do Revenue and Margins Still Matter in AI?
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1:02:30In this episode, we’re sharing a conversation with David George, General Partner at a16z on the firm’s growth investing team. David has been involved in backing many of the defining companies of this era and is now investing behind a new wave of AI startups. This discussion goes deep into how the a16z growth practice operates: how the team hires an…
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PayPal Bank Goes Reg Potent, Crypto Legislation Stalls Until 2026, ARK Bets on Crypto Revival, MetaMask Adds Bitcoin Support, and more...
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11:18(0:10): Fintechs and Crypto Firms Enter Banking: PayPal Bank's Regulatory Journey and Growth Potential (2:23): Bipartisan Push for Crypto Legislation Stalls Until 2026 Amid Political Delays (4:24): ARK Invests $59M in Crypto Stocks Despite Market Decline, Betting on Innovation and Stabilization (6:45): MetaMask Integrates Bitcoin, Revolutionizing M…
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The Crime Crisis In America and How Technology Fixes It
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59:30What if America tried to eliminate crime instead of just reacting to it? Not with slogans, but with staffing, technology, and strategy scaled to the problem. In this episode, Erik Torenberg speaks with Garrett Langley, founder and CEO of Flock Safety, and Ben Horowitz, cofounder of a16z, about what is happening in the cities that are trying. Flock …
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Strategy Bets $980M on Bitcoin, JPMorgan Launches Tokenized Fund, Geode Chain Zero Downtime, BitMine Expands Ethereum Treasury, and more...
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12:35(0:10): Strategy Buys $980M of Bitcoin Amid Market Volatility, Defends Digital Asset Treasury Status (2:58): JPMorgan Launches $100M Tokenized Fund on Ethereum, Boosting Crypto Adoption (5:14): Geode Chain: Revolutionizing Blockchain with Zero Downtime and Innovative App Ecosystem (7:06): BitMine Immersion Expands Ethereum Treasury to $12.5B Amid S…
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Ryo Lu (Cursor): AI Turns Designers to Developers
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52:01Ryo Lu spent years watching his designs die in meetings. Then he discovered the tool that lets designers ship code at the speed of thought: Cursor, the company where Ryo is now Head of Design. In this episode, a16z General Partner Jennifer Li sits down with Ryo to discuss why "taste" is the wrong framework for understanding the future, why purposef…
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The Epstein / Kubrick theory is worse than you think
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9:42Watch the Dangerous Maybe deep dive on Slavoj Zizek - https://youtu.be/OXCuHZNM4zk?si=636EgXrWbcSQnTpxGet your Science Fiction tee here - https://damosays-shop.fourthwall.comBecome a member of the Science Fiction community to continue the discussionWebsite - https://damiengwalter.comPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/DamienWalterFacebook - https://w…
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AIxCrypto Recruits Legal Lead Boosts Compliance, Crypto Projects Solve Real World Problems, GeeFi Rolls Out High APR Staking, Gulf Capital Fuels Bitcoin Surge, and more...
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11:03(0:10): AIxCrypto Boosts Compliance with New Head of Legal, Strengthens AI and Crypto Flywheel Initiatives (1:58): Chainlink, Helium, Filecoin, VeChain, and The Graph: Top 5 Crypto Projects Solving Real-World Problems by 2025 (4:57): GeeFi Launches Referral Program with 55% APR Staking, Prepares for DEX and Crypto Card Rollout (6:16): Gulf Capital …
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AI Eats the World: Benedict Evans on the Next Platform Shift
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1:02:50AI is reshaping the tech landscape, but a big question remains: is this just another platform shift, or something closer to electricity or computing in scale and impact? Some industries may be transformed. Others may barely feel it. Tech giants are racing to reorient their strategies, yet most people still struggle to find an everyday use case. Tha…
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Coinbase Teams with Solana DEX, Bhutan Debuts Gold Backed Token, NYSE Unveils Bitcoin Statue, Australia Eases Crypto Rules, and more...
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9:40(0:10): Coinbase Integrates Solana DEX, Paving Way for Seamless On-Chain Trading Experience (2:09): Bhutan Unveils Gold-Backed Digital Token on Solana, Aims to Become Crypto Hub (3:54): NYSE Unveils Satoshi Nakamoto Statue, Bridging Bitcoin and Wall Street (5:29): Australia's New Crypto Reforms Simplify Stablecoin Trading, Boost Innovation and Trus…
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Tidal Trust Bets Bitcoin ETF, Japan Tightens Crypto Rules, TenX Secures 23M for Institutional Staking, Sei Teams with Xiaomi Wallet Push, and more...
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11:43(0:10): Tidal Trust Proposes Bitcoin AfterDark ETF to Harness Overnight Price Surges Amid Crypto Volatility (2:37): Japan Tightens Crypto Regulations, Aligns with Global Securities Framework for Enhanced Investor Protection (4:43): TenX Protocols Raises $23M to Revolutionize Crypto Staking with Institutional-Grade Solutions (7:02): Sei Partners wit…
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Crypto Index ETF Moves NYSE Arca, Crypto Index Funds Surge in 2026, Malaysia Launches Royal Stablecoin, Tempo Lets Real World Stablecoins Live, and more...
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10:11(0:10): Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF Uplists to NYSE Arca, Signaling Mainstream Crypto Acceptance (2:04): Crypto Index Funds: The Next Big Trend in 2026 Amid Market Complexity and Diversification Demand (3:49): Malaysia Unveils RMJDT Stablecoin to Revolutionize Cross-Border Payments with Royal Support (6:11): Tempo Launches Testnet for Real-World St…
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with @zcabrams @psneville @rhackett In this episode, Robert Hackett sits down with Sean Neville, cofounder of Circle and co-creator of the USDC stablecoin, and Zach Abrams, founder of Bridge (now part of Stripe), for a deep dive into the real story behind stablecoins, finding product-market fit, and the future of payments infrastructure. They explo…
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Jonathan Swanson has built two rare successes: Thumbtack, the home-services marketplace, and Athena, the fast-growing platform that pairs ambitious people with world-class personal assistants. Today he runs a 4,000-person company, invests on the side, and raises four kids — all by designing his life around leverage. a16z General Partner, Erik Toren…
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Binance Wins Abu Dhabi Approval, Argentina Regulates Crypto Banking, BlackRock Pursues Ethereum Staking ETF, Bybit Circles USDC Expansion, and more...
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12:31(0:10): Binance Gains Abu Dhabi Approval, Boosts Global Crypto Trading with New Regulatory Milestone (2:11): Argentina Eyes 2026 Crypto Banking Shift, Drafts Rules for Regulated Bitcoin Services (4:04): BlackRock Seeks SEC Nod for Yield-Generating Ethereum Staking ETF, Expanding Crypto Offerings (6:10): Bybit and Circle Deepen Partnership to Expand…
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Originally published on the a16z Infra podcast. We're resurfacing it here for our main feed audience. AI coding is already actively changing how software gets built. a16z Infra Partners Yoko Li and Guido Appenzeller break down how "agents with environments" are changing the dev loop; why repos and PRs may need new abstractions; and where ROI is sho…
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GoTyme Alpaca Trade Crypto Philippines, GeeFi Presale Surges, Crypto Craze Fades 2025, Harvard Bets Big on Bitcoin, and more...
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11:21GoTyme and Alpaca Launch Crypto Trading in Philippines, Simplifying Access for Everyday Filipinos GeeFi Presale Surges: Over $1 Million Raised, Rumored Major Exchange Listings Loom Digital Asset Treasuries Plummet as Crypto Craze Fades in 2025, Triggering Market Concerns Harvard Invests $116M in Bitcoin Trust as Institutional Crypto Adoption Soars …
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The 80-Year Bet: Why Naveen Rao Is Rebuilding the Computer from Scratch
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30:11Naveen Rao is cofounder and CEO of Unconventional AI, an AI chip startup building analog computing systems designed specifically for intelligence. Previously, Naveen led AI at Databricks and founded two successful companies: Mosaic (cloud computing) and Nervana (AI accelerators, acquired by Intel). In this episode, a16z’s Matt Bornstein sits down w…
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Science fiction’s most terrifying prediction
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31:30Get your Science Fiction tee here - https://damosays-shop.fourthwall.comBecome a member of the Science Fiction community to continue the discussionWebsite - https://damiengwalter.comPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/DamienWalterFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/324897304599197/Subscribe to the Science Fiction podcast feed for long-form com…
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Twenty One Capital Debuts on NYSE, MicroStrategy Stands Pat on Bitcoin, EU Markets Tap Crypto Rules, Crypto Mogul Donates Record £9M, and more...
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11:26(0:10): Twenty One Capital to Debut on NYSE, Becoming Major Bitcoin-Focused Entity (3:21): Bitwise CIO: MicroStrategy Unlikely to Sell Bitcoin Despite Market Fears and MSCI Index Changes (5:43): France, Italy, Austria Push for ESMA-Led Crypto Regulation to Harmonize EU Markets (7:45): UK Politics Shaken by Record £9M Donation from Crypto Mogul Chri…
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What Comes After ChatGPT? The Mother of ImageNet Predicts The Future
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1:01:56Fei-Fei Li is a Stanford professor, co-director of Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, and co-founder of World Labs. She created ImageNet, the dataset that sparked the deep learning revolution. Justin Johnson is her former PhD student, ex-professor at Michigan, ex-Meta researcher, and now co-founder of World Labs. Togethe…
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UK Recognizes Crypto as Property, DOJ Seizes Major Scam Domain, Binance Names Yi He Co CEO, Kalshi Goes Ballet to Billion, and more...
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11:27(0:10): UK Recognizes Crypto as Property, Paving Way for Global Digital Finance Leadership (2:40): DOJ Seizes Scam Domain in Major Crypto Crackdown; $5.8B Lost in 2024 Alone (4:54): Binance Appoints Yi He as Co-CEO to Drive Global Expansion Amid Legal Scrutiny (6:54): Kalshi's Unconventional Rise: Ballet to Billion-Dollar Prediction Market with $11…
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TradFi’s Tipping Point: Fidelity CEO Abigail Johnson on Stablecoins, Bitcoin, and Innovation Bets
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42:17Every traditional financial institution faces the same dilemma: evolve or fall behind, build or buy. But when safety, predictability, and trust is paramount, how do traditional finance companies innovate? How do they place their innovation bets, and decide what to explore and not to explore? Fidelity Chairman and CEO Abigail P. Johnson shares an in…
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How AI Created the Fastest Product Cycle in History
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50:54Recently, a16z General Partner Anish Acharya joined Ollie Forsyth on NEW ECONOMIES. They talked about why consumer tech is surging again, how AI is enabling 100M-user products at unprecedented speed, and what founders need to understand heading into 2026 — from distribution shifts to founder mindset to the mechanics behind the fastest product cycle…
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In this episode, a16z GP Julie Yoo sits down with Peter McCanna, CEO of Baylor Scott & White Health, to break down how one of America's largest health systems is transforming from a supply-driven "walled castle" to a customer-centric ecosystem, and how it's achieving a 10% operating margin while most hospitals struggle to stay in the black. They ge…
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Why AI Moats Still Matter (And How They've Changed)
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51:31a16z General Partners David Haber, Alex Rampell, and Erik Torenberg discuss why 19 out of 20 AI startups building the same thing will die - and why the survivor might charge $20,000 for what used to cost $20. They expose the "janitorial services paradox" (why the most boring software is most defensible), explain why OpenAI won't compete with your o…
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How To Lead | Ben Horowitz on My First Million
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1:10:40A16Z co-founder Ben Horowitz joins Shaan Puri and Sam Parr on My First Million to talk about how to be a great leader. Resources: Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/bhorowitz Follow Shaan on X: https://x.com/ShaanVP Follow Sam on X: https://x.com/thesamparr Stay Updated: If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your frien…
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Kazakhstan Eyes Cautious Crypto Bet, Bitcoin Sells Only as Last Resort, QuickPromo Launches QPT Token, UPCX Bridges 100k TPS, and more...
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10:43Kazakhstan's Central Bank Eyes Cautious $300M Crypto Investment Amid Market Volatility Strategy Holds Steady: Bitcoin Sales Only as Last Resort Amid Financial Discipline QuickPromo Launches QPT Token, Pioneers Web3 Ecosystem Collaboration with Global Expansion UPCX's Lightning-Fast Cross-Chain Bridge Revolutionizes Multi-Chain Payments with 100,000…
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The $700 Billion AI Productivity Problem No One's Talking About
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58:17Russ Fradin sold his first company for $300M. He’s back in the arena with Larridin, helping companies measure just how successful their AI actually is. In this episode, Russ sits down with a16z General Partner Alex Rampell to reveal why the measurement infrastructure that unlocked internet advertising's trillion-dollar boom is exactly what's missin…
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Pi Network Embraces Web3 Gaming, Lazarus Heist Ties to Merger Scrutiny, Australia Regulates Crypto Platforms, KuCoin EU Wins MiCAR License, and more...
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10:16(0:10): Pi Network Expands into Web3 Gaming with CiDi Partnership, Eyes EU Legitimacy and Growth (2:10): Lazarus Group Suspected in $30.6M Upbit Crypto Heist Amid Dunamu-Naver Merger Scrutiny (3:44): Australia Introduces Digital Assets Bill Requiring Licenses for Crypto Platforms (5:48): KuCoin EU Secures MiCAR License, Expands Regulated Crypto Ser…
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How OpenAI Builds for 800 Million Weekly Users: Model Specialization and Fine-Tuning
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53:24In this episode, a16z GP Martin Casado sits down with Sherwin Wu, Head of Engineering for the OpenAI Platform, to break down how OpenAI organizes its platform across models, pricing, and infrastructure, and how it is shifting from a single general-purpose model to a portfolio of specialized systems, custom fine-tuning options, and node-based agent …
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Coinbase Ventures Maps 2026 Focus, CHS Leads Crypto Recovery, EU Mandates Fraud Proof Payments, USDT Downgraded Over Bitcoin Reserves, and more...
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10:58(0:10): Coinbase Ventures Unveils 2026 Blueprint: Focus on Real-World Assets, DeFi, and AI (2:08): CHS Leads Crypto Recovery with Law Enforcement Collaboration and Proven Success (4:14): New EU Rules Mandate Fraud Prevention, Cash Access, and Transparency in Payments (5:50): USDT Faces Downgrade Over Bitcoin Reserves, Stability Concerns Rise (7:56)…
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Ben Horowitz: Why Open Source AI Will Determine America's Future
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46:50Ben Horowitz reveals why the US already lost the AI culture war to China—and it wasn't the technology that failed. While Biden's team played Manhattan Project with closed models, Chinese developers quietly captured the open-source heartbeat of global AI through DeepSeek, now running inside every major US company and university lab. The kicker: Goog…
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The Secret Marketing Strategy That Built a16z: From Zero to Legendary VC Firm
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59:55Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz sit down with Margit Wennmachers—the woman who turned two unknown entrepreneurs with $300 million and zero investing track record into the most talked-about firm in venture capital. She unpacks how they weaponized transparency in an industry built on secrecy, why Fortune's cover story triggered a cartel meltdown, an…
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The Secret Marketing Strategy That Built a16z: From Zero to Legendary VC Firm
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58:30Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz sit down with Margit Wennmachers—the woman who turned two unknown entrepreneurs with $300 million and zero investing track record into the most talked-about firm in venture capital. She unpacks how they weaponized transparency in an industry built on secrecy, why Fortune's cover story triggered a cartel meltdown, an…
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CME Records Crypto Futures Surge, Bitcoin Leads Crypto Rebound, Japan Seeks Crypto Safeguards, Bitcoin Reacts to Fed Cut Hints, and more...
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10:32(0:10): CME Hits Record Highs in Crypto Futures Amid Soaring Demand and Market Volatility (2:38): Bitcoin Surges 3% as Crypto Market Rebounds; XRP and ZEC Lead Gains (4:44): Japan's FSA to Mandate Crypto Exchanges Establish Liability Reserves for Enhanced Investor Protection (6:44): Bitcoin Sees Historic Supply Shift Amid Fed Rate Cut Speculations …
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Half a billion people can access the world’s best AI on their phone. So why are most using it to write emails while only some are using it to build empires? In this conversation with Mark Halperin from Next Up, Marc Andreessen reveals why small bakeries are beating Fortune 500 companies at AI adoption, how to turn ChatGPT into your personal board o…
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Bitcoin Mining Faces Crisis, Korean Crypto Exchanges Fined, Sunrise Gateway Boosts Solana Liquidity, Bitcoin Volatility Surges, and more...
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12:05(0:10): Bitcoin Mining Faces Survival Crisis as Prices Plunge, Hashrate Stays High (2:24): Korean Crypto Exchanges Face Major Penalties Amid Regulatory Crackdown on AML Violations (4:20): Wormhole Labs Launches Sunrise Gateway to Boost Solana's Liquidity with Day-One Trading for External Assets (5:36): Bitcoin Volatility Surges: Options Activity Si…
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AI, Networks, and What Makes Consumer Products Win
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43:32with @cdixon @illscience Welcome to web3 with a16z crypto. Today’s episode digs into the forces shaping the next generation of consumer software — from AI-driven tools to the new economics of apps. Joining is Chris Dixon, a16z crypto founder and managing partner and one of the firm’s original consumer investors. He sits down with a16z General Partn…
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The Future of Healthcare Payments: CMS Chief of Staff Stephanie Carlton
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26:53A labor and delivery nurse who ran Senate healthcare policy now manages $1.7 trillion in federal health spending—and she runs her team like a startup. Steph Carlton, Chief of Staff and Deputy Administrator at CMS, reveals the OKRs driving Medicare and Medicaid, why they're killing social determinants funding while building consumer health apps at s…
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The 2045 Superintelligence Timeline: Epoch AI’s Data-Driven Forecast
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1:00:10Epoch AI researchers reveal why Anthropic might beat everyone to the first gigawatt datacenter, why AI could solve the Riemann hypothesis in 5 years, and what 30% GDP growth actually looks like. They explain why "energy bottlenecks" are just companies complaining about paying 2x for power instead of getting it cheap, why 10% of current jobs will va…
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Pi Network Joins EU Crypto Rules, SFO Raids Reveal Crypto Fraud, Bitcoin for America Act Passes Tax Push, Crypto Whale Liquidates 11000 BTC, and more...
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14:06(0:10): Pi Network Aligns with EU MiCA, Paving Way for Regulated Global Crypto Adoption (6:35): SFO Raids Uncover Major Crypto Fraud Linked to Basis Markets Collapse (8:18): Bitcoin For America Act Proposes Tax Payments in Bitcoin and Strategic Reserve Formation (10:13): Crypto Whale Owen Gunden Exits Market, Liquidates 11,000 BTC Amid Market Downt…
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