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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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Jonathan Swanson has built two rare successes: Thumbtack, the home-services marketplace, and Athena, the fast-growing platform that pairs ambitious people with world-class personal assistants. Today he runs a 4,000-person company, invests on the side... more

Originally published on the a16z Infra podcast. We're resurfacing it here for our main feed audience.

AI coding is already actively changing how software gets built.

a16z Infra Partners Yoko Li and Guido Appenzeller break down how "agents with envi... more

Naveen Rao is cofounder and CEO of Unconventional AI, an AI chip startup building analog computing systems designed specifically for intelligence. Previously, Naveen led AI at Databricks and founded two successful companies: Mosaic (cloud computing) ... more

Fei-Fei Li is a Stanford professor, co-director of Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, and co-founder of World Labs. She created ImageNet, the dataset that sparked the deep learning revolution. 

Justin Johnson is her forme... more

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Recent Guests

Naveen Rao
Co-founder and CEO of Unconventional AI, previously at Databricks and other AI startups.
Unconventional AI
Episode: The 80-Year Bet: Why Naveen Rao Is Rebuilding the Computer from Scratch
Fei-Fei Li
Stanford professor and co-director of Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence
Stanford University
Episode: What Comes After ChatGPT? The Mother of ImageNet Predicts The Future
Sherwin Wu
Head of Engineering for OpenAI's Developer Platform.
OpenAI
Episode: How OpenAI Builds for 800 Million Weekly Users: Model Specialization and Fine-Tuning
Vlad Tenev
CEO of Robinhood
Robinhood
Episode: Robinhood CEO: Making Everyone An Owner
Paolo Bertolotti
Founder and CEO of ModernFi
Episode: Can Community Banks Survive the Next SVB? | ModernFi CEO Paolo Bertolotti and Former Comptroller Gene Ludwig
Gene Ludwig
Former US Comptroller of the Currency
Episode: Can Community Banks Survive the Next SVB? | ModernFi CEO Paolo Bertolotti and Former Comptroller Gene Ludwig
Justin Johnson
Co-founder of World Labs and researcher specializing in AI and computer vision.
Episode: The Frontier of Spatial Intelligence with Fei-Fei Li
Grant Lee
Co-founder and CEO of Gamma, a successful AI presentation tool.
Gamma
Episode: Grant Lee: Building Gamma’s AI Presentation Company to 100 Million Users
Amjad Masad
CEO and founder of Replit
Replit
Episode: Marc Andreessen and Amjad Masad: English As the New Programming Language

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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
  • 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 States10 days ago
  • Lots of historically bad takes

    Just a few years ago, this podcast was pumping NFTs and blockchain tech as the next big thing. People should remember this.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    antoine carr czar
    United States15 days ago
  • Trump Tools

    Andreessen is the most ignorant Trump tool next to David Sacks.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DPW3001
    United Statesa month ago
  • Let's have guests who spew right wing nonsense and not even ask them follow up questions.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    SK
    a month ago
  • Commies Hate it?

    All the commie libs whining in the comments tells me this must a great podcast! :) Thanks Marxists!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Commonsense4824
    United Statesa month 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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How AI Created the Fastest Product Cycle in History
Q: How should founders be thinking about fundraising today?
Founders should raise for the right amount that drives concentration of talent and focus on their product, rather than raising all the money they might need right away.
How AI Created the Fastest Product Cycle in History
Q: What do you think is going to happen in the next thousand days with AI?
The next thousand days will be extraordinary in terms of model capability improvement, but I don't see runaway dystopian effects coming from models.
Ben Horowitz: Why Open Source AI Will Determine America's Future
Q: What do you think about the balance of power in AI?
It is important to maintain a balance, as having one country dominate AI could lead to global issues.
Ben Horowitz: Why Open Source AI Will Determine America's Future
Q: Where do you think we are now in that AI cycle?
We are early in the cycle, having just gotten the technology working around four years ago, raising questions about future breakthroughs.
Robinhood CEO: Making Everyone An Owner
Q: How do you foresee the future of Robinhood and its place in the finance industry?
We are trying to broaden our offerings while also deepening customer relationships, making investments accessible for all.

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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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a16z Show launched 12 years ago and published 981 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Fei-Fei Li
3. Sherwin Wu
4. Vlad Tenev
5. Paolo Bertolotti
6. Gene Ludwig
7. Justin Johnson
8. Grant Lee

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