ABOUT THIS EPISODEAndrew Chen (@andrewchen), partner at Andreessen Horowitz and author of The Cold Start Problem, joins Erik Torenberg and Lucas Bagno on this episode to discuss: Why the secret to why Bay Area tech companies have been so successful is their ability to connect people in different ways. Stories of how different tech companies… Continue reading Village Global’s Venture Stories : How To Solve The Cold Start Problem with Andrew Chen
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Inside Intercom : Andrew Chen on how tech’s giants drive growth with network effects
ABOUT THIS EPISODEAndrew Chen on how tech’s giants drive growth with network effectsSoftware may be eating the world, but building and scaling products is still quite a challenge. So how do you get past the awkward “cold start problem” of zero users and build the networks that make your product thrive? Andrew Chen, partner at… Continue reading Inside Intercom : Andrew Chen on how tech’s giants drive growth with network effects
TechCheck : Is the Crash Already Here?, Sony Pictures CEO Ahead of New Spider-Man Release & Founders Fund’s Keith Rabois on the Future of Fintech
ABOUT THIS EPISODEOur anchors start off the morning with shares of Adobe plummeting on weak guidance. Then, we are joined by Craft Ventures Co-Founder David Sacks, who says the crash is already here – it’s just not very evenly distributed. Sacks, who was an early investor in Reddit, also shares his thoughts on the social… Continue reading TechCheck : Is the Crash Already Here?, Sony Pictures CEO Ahead of New Spider-Man Release & Founders Fund’s Keith Rabois on the Future of Fintech
TechCheck : Oracle Shares Surge to All-Time High, Peloton Gets a Downgrade & Elon Musk Sells Nearly $1 Billion in Tesla Stock
ABOUT THIS EPISODEOur anchors begin today’s show looking at Oracle shares surging to an all-time high on strong quarterly results. Then, we bring in Mizuho Securities Analyst Vijay Rakesh and turn to Broadcom, which beat street estimates on the top and bottom lines. Next, Andreessen Horowitz Partner Andrew Chen discusses his new book, “The Cold… Continue reading TechCheck : Oracle Shares Surge to All-Time High, Peloton Gets a Downgrade & Elon Musk Sells Nearly $1 Billion in Tesla Stock
Stonks Angel Investing Podcast : #9 Andrew Chen: The Cold Start Problem | Investing at a16z | Building Network Effects
ABOUT THIS EPISODEIn this episode of the Stonks pod, Andrew Chen from a16z join us to chat about his new book The Cold Start Problem, building network effects and investing in companies like Clubhouse. Follow Us: website: https://stonks.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stonks_dot_com Follow Andrew: book: https://www.coldstart.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewchen https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728194/9681246-9-andrew-chen-the-cold-start-problem-investing-at-a16z-building-network-effects.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
a16z Podcast : Kickstarting Network Effects
ABOUT THIS EPISODEWhat are network effects? [1:32]How do you cold start and get your first users? [2:33]Atomic networks and why minimum viable community is more important than minimum viable product [6:36]How do you curate your network and set norms? [8:42]Faking users: good idea, bad idea? [13:13]What is flintstoning? [14:26]How does the relationship to creators change… Continue reading a16z Podcast : Kickstarting Network Effects
Noah Kagan Presents : Solving the Cold Start Problem (w/ Andrew Chen)
ABOUT THIS EPISODEAndrew Chen is a general partner at a16z where he invests in consumer startups and marketplaces. He is also one of my oldest best friends and played a MAJOR role in the success of my company Appsumo. His new book, The Cold Start Problem, is dropping on December 7th. In the book, he… Continue reading Noah Kagan Presents : Solving the Cold Start Problem (w/ Andrew Chen)
Masters of Scale: Rapid Response : “You should be running toward AI,” w/Eric Schmidt (frmr Google CEO)
ABOUT THIS EPISODEEric Schmidt, former CEO of Google, breaks down his deep insights around artificial intelligence on Rapid Response. Schmidt, co-author of the new book “The Age of AI: And Our Human Future,” alongside Dr. Henry Kissinger and MIT’s Daniel Huttenlocher, says that we’re entering an unknown era with technology – one that requires extra… Continue reading Masters of Scale: Rapid Response : “You should be running toward AI,” w/Eric Schmidt (frmr Google CEO)
The GaryVee Audio Experience : Web3 / MetaVerse chat with Mark Zuckerberg
ABOUT THIS EPISODEToday’s episode is an exclusive interview with the one and only Mark Zuckerberg, Founder & CEO of Meta. We discuss the future of the Metaverse, Web3.0, take a dive into how it will change our lives and Mark gives us his thoughts on when and how this new world will come to fruition.… Continue reading The GaryVee Audio Experience : Web3 / MetaVerse chat with Mark Zuckerberg
TechCheck : Bumble CEO Talks Optimistic Outlook, Affirm CEO on the Quarter & Weave CEO on Public Debut
ABOUT THIS EPISODEOur anchors kick off the morning with CNBC’s Julia Boorstin on Disney’s earnings results sending the stock lower this morning. Then, CNBC’s Phil LeBeau joins to cover Rivian after the company made its public debut yesterday. Next, CNBC’s Kate Rooney is here with the details on fintech earnings movers Affirm and Sofi. Also,… Continue reading TechCheck : Bumble CEO Talks Optimistic Outlook, Affirm CEO on the Quarter & Weave CEO on Public Debut