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The a16z Show

Andreessen Horowitz
Higher Education
Student Experience
Student Debt
University Crisis
Artificial Intelligence
Technology In Law Enforcement
American Universities
Grade Inflation
Public Policy
Accreditation
DEI
Video Intelligence
Surveillance Technology
Crime Solving
Public Safety
Tuition Inflation
Maritime Exploration
Q-Star
Biotechnology
Glp-1s

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 det... more

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Latest Episodes

Cisco president and CPO Jeetu Patel speaks with a16z cofounder Marc Andreessen about why AI may finally break a 50-year productivity slump—and what's at stake if America doesn't win the race. They discuss where value will accrue in the AI stack, why ... more

a16z Head of Investor Relations Jen Kha speaks with general partner David George about the state of AI and private technology markets. David shares data on why AI companies are growing 2.5x faster than traditional software while spending significantl... more

This episode originally appeared on the Network State Podcast. Balaji Srinivasan and Benedict Evans sit down in Singapore for a wide-ranging conversation on the mechanics of disruption. Evans, a former Andreessen Horowitz partner who now writes one o... more

Christopher Mims and Tim Higgins of the Wall Street Journal sit down with a16z General Partner Martin Casado on WSJ’s Bold Names to ask whether the AI spending boom is a bubble waiting to burst. Martin explains why the fundamentals differ dramaticall... more

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Recent Guests

Martin Casado
General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, responsible for their billion-dollar infrastructure practice.
Andreessen Horowitz
Episode: Why This Isn't the Dot-Com Bubble | Martin Casado on WSJ's BOLD NAMES
Justin Mares
Founder and CEO of TrueMed, with 15 years of experience developing solutions to health-related crises.
TrueMed
Episode: Why America’s Health Crisis Is an Incentive Problem
Matt Biilmann
CEO and founder of Netlify, creator of Jamstack, architect of the web
Netlify
Episode: “Anyone Can Code Now” - Netlify CEO Talks AI Agents
Nikhil Krishnan
Founder of Out-of-Pocket
Episode: Healthcare 2026: AI Doctors, GLP-1s, and Insurance Defection
Simon Mo
Co-founder of Inferact and lead contributor on VLLM open-source project
Inferact
Episode: Inferact: Building the Infrastructure That Runs Modern AI
Woosuk Kwon
Co-founder of Inferact and lead contributor on VLLM open-source project
Inferact
Episode: Inferact: Building the Infrastructure That Runs Modern AI
Omar Khattab
Assistant professor at MIT and creator of DSPy
MIT
Episode: How Foundation Models Evolved: A PhD Journey Through AI's Breakthrough Era
Alex Rampell
General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, leading their apps fund.
Andreessen Horowitz
Episode: Alex Rampell on Venture at Scale and Founder Incentives
Ian Livingstone
Co-founder and CEO of Keycard
Keycard
Episode: Keycard: 2026 is the Year of Agents

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Matt Bornstein
Host of the a16z Podcast, known for engaging discussions on technology and business trends.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 2.3k ratings
  • Great insight but painful to listen to

    Please breath and slow down

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Tommpy126399
    United Kingdom19 days ago
  • Big Beautiful & Based

    That new intro/outro on the Techno Optimist Manifesto episode had deez kneez bendin @1x. More please. Also, can the intro/outro be tuned to sound good @3x as well? Thanks & keep it coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The2986
    United Statesa month ago
  • What's up with the music behind the voice. Who thought this was a great idea?

    Podcast Addict
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    2 months ago
  • What's up with the music behind the voice. Who thought this was a great idea?

    Podcast Addict
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    fwindolf
    2 months ago
  • Usually a real gift

    The shows oscillate between fantastic and tediously chatty depending on the guest. They can get great guests though, so always worth a try!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Roxtoxroxrox
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions with industry leaders and the depth of knowledge shared on technology trends.
Some express frustration about a perceived shift towards political commentary, feeling it detracts from the central focus on technology and business.
Overall, feedback indicates a strong interest in the evolving landscape of technology, though the commentary style and focus can vary episode to episode.

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David Solomon & Ben Horowitz on Building Organizational Resilience & Navigating Macro Uncertainty
Q: What are the policy agendas you are focused on?
The focus is on cryptocurrency and AI regulation, ensuring innovation continues while avoiding stifling technology through over-regulation.
David Solomon & Ben Horowitz on Building Organizational Resilience & Navigating Macro Uncertainty
Q: How does AI impact your operational processes?
AI allows a reevaluation of operating processes to automate and improve efficiency without simply reducing costs.
David Solomon & Ben Horowitz on Building Organizational Resilience & Navigating Macro Uncertainty
Q: What is the current macro environment like?
The macro environment is stimulative with fiscal stimulus and a capital investment super cycle in the U.S., alongside challenges like inflation and geopolitical risks.
Why This Isn't the Dot-Com Bubble | Martin Casado on WSJ's BOLD NAMES
Q: Are we in a new tech bubble?
Martin argues that while there may be speculative valuation increases, the fundamentals of the companies investing today are different and stronger than during the dot-com era.
Marc Andreessen on Why This Is the Most Important Moment in Tech History
Q: How do you see the future of product managers, engineers, and designers?
There's a Mexican standoff happening between those three roles, as AI now enables everyone to think they can perform each other's tasks. The talented people in any of those roles can become super powered and good at all three through AI.

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Content covers a wide range of topics revolving around technology, business, and entrepreneurship, with an emphasis on how software influences the future of various industries. Frequent discussions feature industry experts and thought leaders, delving into current trends, innovations, and the impact of technology on society and the economy. Noteworthy episodes address pioneering AI models and their implications, the fast-evolving landscape of consumer tech, and critical analyses of venture capital dynamics, providing a rich array of insights that appeal to professionals and enthusiasts within the tech community as well as general listeners interested in the interplay between technology and cultural trends.

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Recent guests on The a16z Show include:

1. Martin Casado
2. Justin Mares
3. Matt Biilmann
4. Nikhil Krishnan
5. Simon Mo
6. Woosuk Kwon
7. Omar Khattab
8. Alex Rampell

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