ABOUT THIS EPISODEwith Ben Horowitz (@bhorowitz) and Sharon Chang (@sychang) What does it really take to start a startup (or work at one)? In this episode of the a16z Podcast — based on a Q&A with Ben Horowitz as part of an event hosted by a16z’s Technical Talent and People Practices team for a16z portfolio… Continue reading a16z Podcast : a16z Podcast: Earned Secrets
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a16z Podcast : a16z Podcast: Cryptonetworks and Decentralization — Building Blocks
ABOUT THIS EPISODEwith Chris Dixon (@cdixon), Ali Yahya (@ali01), and Devon Zuegel (@devonzuegel) “Show me the incentive and I’ll show you the outcomes.” At the end of the day, observes a16z crypto general partner Chris Dixon, Satoshi’s whitepaper [the original bitcoin paper outlining a peer-to-peer decentralized network and blockchain sans centralized third parties] is nine… Continue reading a16z Podcast : a16z Podcast: Cryptonetworks and Decentralization — Building Blocks
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O’Shaughnessy : Cathie Wood – Investing in Innovation – [Invest Like the Best, EP.97]
ABOUT THIS EPISODECathie Wood – Investing in Innovation – [Invest Like the Best, EP.97]My guest this week is Cathie Wood, the founder of ARK invest. Cathie and her team believe that disruptive innovation is the key to long-term growth and, therefore, alpha in the public markets. Because their style of investing is entirely contingent on… Continue reading Invest Like the Best with Patrick O’Shaughnessy : Cathie Wood – Investing in Innovation – [Invest Like the Best, EP.97]
a16z Podcast : a16z Podcast: High Growth in Companies (and Tech)
ABOUT THIS EPISODEwith Elad Gil (@eladgil) and Chris Dixon (@cdixon) There’s a lot of knowledge out there — and networks of talent (especially in Silicon Valley) — on what to do in the early stages of a company, going from 0 to 1, and even in going from 1 to 100… but what about beyond… Continue reading a16z Podcast : a16z Podcast: High Growth in Companies (and Tech)
a16z Podcast : a16z Podcast: High Growth in Companies (and Tech)
ABOUT THIS EPISODEwith Elad Gil (@eladgil) and Chris Dixon (@cdixon) There’s a lot of knowledge out there — and networks of talent (especially in Silicon Valley) — on what to do in the early stages of a company, going from 0 to 1, and even in going from 1 to 100… but what about beyond… Continue reading a16z Podcast : a16z Podcast: High Growth in Companies (and Tech)
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
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