a16z Podcast : a16z Podcast: Decentralization and Crypto, the Big Picture

ABOUT THIS EPISODEwith Chris Dixon (@cdixon), Elizabeth Stark (@starkness), and Jessica Verrilli (@jess) Why does decentralization matter? This episode of the a16z Podcast — based on a discussion that first took as part of an “Intro to Crypto” event that Andreessen Horowitz and #Angels put on in April 2018 — explores the whys and the… Continue reading a16z Podcast : a16z Podcast: Decentralization and Crypto, the Big Picture

a16z Podcast : a16z Podcast: On Mentors and Mentees

ABOUT THIS EPISODEwith Ken Coleman, Ben Horowitz (@bhorowitz), and Michel Feaster (@michelfeaster) Everyone talks about the importance of mentorship in our professional development, whether it’s networking to broaden career opportunities or learning from someone more experienced. But how does one break into an industry without established contacts or prior exposure? Are things different if mentors/mentees… Continue reading a16z Podcast : a16z Podcast: On Mentors and Mentees

Inside Intercom : Elad Gil on charting a path through hyper growth

ABOUT THIS EPISODEElad Gil on charting a path through hyper growthElad Gil has seen hyper growth from all angles. During his time at Google and Twitter, both companies grew headcount by 10x or more. He’s also invested in and advised Airbnb, Coinbase, Instacart, Square and Stripe, and has published a new book, the High Growth… Continue reading Inside Intercom : Elad Gil on charting a path through hyper growth

Y Combinator : #85 – YC Partner AMA at the Female Founders Conference

ABOUT THIS EPISODE 85 – YC Partner AMA at the Female Founders Conference Recorded live at our Female Founders Conference in New York, an AMA with Kat Manalac, Kirsty Nathoo, Adora Cheung, Holly Liu, Jessica Livingston, and Carolynn Levy. This panel was hosted by Sharon Pope, Head of Marketing Programs at YC. We’re also posting… Continue reading Y Combinator : #85 – YC Partner AMA at the Female Founders Conference

Tomorrow’s Capital : Tomorrow’s Capital (S1E5): Cathie Wood, CEO of Ark Invest

ABOUT THIS EPISODEArk Invest serves as bridge between innovation centers and entrepreneurs. In this episode of Tomorrow’s Capital, the firm’s CEO Cathie Wood joins Nasdaq Stock Exchange President Nelson Griggs for a discussion on the disruptive technologies that will be driving the economy in the years to come. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/tomorrowscapital/Tomorrows-Capital-005-Cathie-Wood.mp3?dest-id=729133Podcast: Play in new window | Download

CB Insights – A Conversation with … : A Conversation with Max Levchin, Founder & CEO of Affirm and Member of the Paypal Mafia

ABOUT THIS EPISODECEO of lending startup Affirm, Max Levchin, speaks to Andy Serwer of Yahoo Finance on Affirm’s strategy to offer lending opportunities that better align with the needs of typically underpresented consumer demographics, such as young adults and immigrants. https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/449wa3/Levchin_Final.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

a16z Podcast :a16z Podcast: Beyond Zero-Sum Thinking in the Game of Tech… and Life

ABOUT THIS EPISODEwith Marc Andreessen (@pmarca), Ben Horowitz (@bhorowitz), and Steven Johnson (@stevenbjohnson) The rise of zero-sum thinking — which has come snapping back recently — slows and even halts progress, observes Marc Andreessen. Because you’re then dividing up a smaller piece, adds Ben Horowitz, instead of growing the pie altogether. This is true not… Continue reading a16z Podcast :a16z Podcast: Beyond Zero-Sum Thinking in the Game of Tech… and Life

a16z Podcast : a16z Podcast: Beyond Zero-Sum Thinking in the Game of Tech… and Life

ABOUT THIS EPISODEwith Marc Andreessen (@pmarca), Ben Horowitz (@bhorowitz), and Steven Johnson (@stevenbjohnson) The rise of zero-sum thinking — which has come snapping back recently — slows and even halts progress, observes Marc Andreessen. Because you’re then dividing up a smaller piece, adds Ben Horowitz, instead of growing the pie altogether. This is true not… Continue reading a16z Podcast : a16z Podcast: Beyond Zero-Sum Thinking in the Game of Tech… and Life

Decoder with Nilay Patel : Recode Decode: Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky (Live at Code 2018)

ABOUT THIS EPISODEAirbnb CEO Brian Chesky talks with Recode’s Kara Swisher and Dan Frommer at the 2018 Code Conference. Chesky talks about Airbnb’s expansion into “the experience economy,” encouraging local hosts to help visitors find fun activities in their area. He also discusses how the company thinks about expanding internationally and how it’s dealing with… Continue reading Decoder with Nilay Patel : Recode Decode: Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky (Live at Code 2018)

Unchained : Chris Dixon on How Trust Is the Best Lego Block – Ep.70

ABOUT THIS EPISODEChris Dixon, partner at Andreessen Horowitz, talks about the new $300 million crypto fund he is leading with Kathryn Haun, the new general partner of Andreessen, and how a16z came to hire its first female GP. The long-time crypto entrepreneur also discusses his theory of how crypto will grow — and why Cryptokitties… Continue reading Unchained : Chris Dixon on How Trust Is the Best Lego Block – Ep.70