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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StrictlyVC Download : Andrew Chen on Cold Starts, Substack and What’s Next for Clubhouse
ABOUT THIS EPISODEConnie & Alex pick their favorite tech story of the week and then talk to Andrew Chen, a General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, about his new book, The Cold Start Problem, which tries to unlock how some of the most prominent startups in Silicon Valley have used network effects to scale. Music: “Inspired”… Continue reading StrictlyVC Download : Andrew Chen on Cold Starts, Substack and What’s Next for Clubhouse
Techmeme Ride Home : (Bonus) a16z’s Andrew Chen On The Cold Start Problem
ABOUT THIS EPISODEThe great Andrew Chen of a16z joins us to discuss his new book: The Cold Start Problem: How to Start and Scale Network Effects. This an indispensable guide to get that “rocket-ship” action going for whatever product or company you’re working with. Sponsors: RadPowerBikes.comAltoIra.com/techmemeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at… Continue reading Techmeme Ride Home : (Bonus) a16z’s Andrew Chen On The Cold Start Problem
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
AWS – Conversations with Leaders : #88: The Value of Shared Purpose | Stewart Butterfield, CEO, Slack
ABOUT THIS EPISODESlack, known for its multi-channel communication product, experienced astounding growth in the past year. Miriam McLemore sat down with Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield to discuss how a shared purpose can drive teams to accomplish extraordinary things and how creating a culture that rewards quick and decisive action will pay off in the end.… Continue reading AWS – Conversations with Leaders : #88: The Value of Shared Purpose | Stewart Butterfield, CEO, Slack
Decoder with Nilay Patel : Why the future of work is the future of travel, with Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky
ABOUT THIS EPISODEAirbnb CEO Brian Chesky prides himself on thinking very differently than other CEOs, and his answers to the Decoder questions about how he structures and manages his company were almost always the opposite of what I’m used to hearing on the show. Airbnb is pretty much a single team, focused on a single… Continue reading Decoder with Nilay Patel : Why the future of work is the future of travel, with Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky
Bloomberg Businessweek : Artificial Intelligence Leading Watershed Moment
ABOUT THIS EPISODEEric Schmidt, Co-Founder of Schmidt Futures and former Google CEO and Chairman, discusses his book “The Age of AI: And Our Human Future.” Hosts: Tim Stenovec and Katie Greifeld. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. https://chtbl.com/track/5899E/podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/3b082bbf-691d-443b-bc59-ae2b0012ff93/942b1bb0-a97c-4862-a181-ae2b001f7ca7/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=9222076a-d22a-4a9f-9d26-ae2b0012ffb4Podcast: Play in new window | Download
CoinDesk Reports : MONEY REIMAGINED: Balaji Srinivasan – Bitcoin and the Search for Truth
ABOUT THIS EPISODEMONEY REIMAGINED: Balaji Srinivasan – Bitcoin and the Search for TruthWe think it’s fitting that this, the 50th episode of “Money Reimagined,” is being published inside an historic week for the crypto community, when the launch of a futures-focused bitcoin exchange-traded fund helped drive the leading cryptocurrency to a new all-time-high just shy… Continue reading CoinDesk Reports : MONEY REIMAGINED: Balaji Srinivasan – Bitcoin and the Search for Truth
The Blockcrunch Podcast : All You Need to Know About DAOs in 2021 – Cooper Turley, Ep. 168
ABOUT THIS EPISODEDAOs are the next big opportunity in crypto. This week, full time DAO advisor @Cooopahtroopa joins us for a definitive crash course in DAOs. We discuss: What makes a DAO, who are the main players?30+ tools and tactics to create your own DAOCommon pitfalls facing DAOs today11 DAOs to watch out forHost: Jason… Continue reading The Blockcrunch Podcast : All You Need to Know About DAOs in 2021 – Cooper Turley, Ep. 168
Bloomberg Businessweek : Day Three From Milken Global Conference
ABOUT THIS EPISODECathie Wood, CEO of Ark Invest, discusses her strategy for investing in China, as well as her thoughts on Tesla. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber shares the details of the Businessweek Magazine story Retrofitting Buildings Is the Unsexy Climate Fix the World Needs. Mark Jenkins, Head of Global Credit at Carlyle Group, shares… Continue reading Bloomberg Businessweek : Day Three From Milken Global Conference