a16zThe gaming industry is a pioneer of cutting-edge technologies, ushering in innovations like GPUs, virtual and augmented reality, physics engines, and immersive multiplayer experiences.
Recorded as part of a16z's games fund accelerator, SPEEDRUN, the a16z cofounder Marc Andreessen and Andrew Chen, General Partner at a16z Games, discuss why a16z was compelled to establish a dedicated games fund. They explore the origins of tech pessimism, effective engagement with government in tech, its significance for the gaming community, the ongoing AI revolution, and even what Marc himself would build today if he didn’t have his hands full.
Timecodes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:42 - The Bonding Power of Gaming 02:32 - How Gaming Drives Technological Innovation 05:32 - Technological Transitions: Moral Panics and the Promise of Progress 11:48 - Government, Innovation, and the Role of Regulation 21:37 - Envisioning the Future of Immersive Experiences 25:32 - AI as a Partner 33:00 - Big Models vs. Open Innovation 36:28 - Why a16z launched a games fund 43:29 - Shaping the Future of Gaming and Technology
Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.
Marc Andreessen & Andrew Chen Talk Creative Computersa16z2024-06-19 | The gaming industry is a pioneer of cutting-edge technologies, ushering in innovations like GPUs, virtual and augmented reality, physics engines, and immersive multiplayer experiences.
Recorded as part of a16z's games fund accelerator, SPEEDRUN, the a16z cofounder Marc Andreessen and Andrew Chen, General Partner at a16z Games, discuss why a16z was compelled to establish a dedicated games fund. They explore the origins of tech pessimism, effective engagement with government in tech, its significance for the gaming community, the ongoing AI revolution, and even what Marc himself would build today if he didn’t have his hands full.
Timecodes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:42 - The Bonding Power of Gaming 02:32 - How Gaming Drives Technological Innovation 05:32 - Technological Transitions: Moral Panics and the Promise of Progress 11:48 - Government, Innovation, and the Role of Regulation 21:37 - Envisioning the Future of Immersive Experiences 25:32 - AI as a Partner 33:00 - Big Models vs. Open Innovation 36:28 - Why a16z launched a games fund 43:29 - Shaping the Future of Gaming and Technology
Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.How to Build a Thriving AI Ecosystem with Lisa Su, CEO of AMDa16z2024-10-17 | High-performance compute is the bedrock of generative AI, and if there’s anyone who knows about high-performance chips, it’s AMD CEO Lisa Su. In this wide-ranging conversation with a16z Operating Partner Bob Swan—himself formerly CEO of Intel—Lisa lays out her vision for the evolution of compute within the AI ecosystem, touching not only on raw power and the continuation of Moore’s Law, but also how AMD will support “the right compute for each form factor” for a wider ranges of real-world gen AI use cases. Lisa also shares her perspective on the state of chip manufacturing, how AMD matches their R&D cycles to fast-moving industries, and how partnerships build strong ecosystems.
Time stamps: [00:01:37] Lisa's career in compute [00:04:48] Compute in the genAI era [00:09:39] High performance or multimodal? [00:10:47] Making the genAI ecosystem open [00:14:16] The chip supply chain [00:17:53] Resiliency and the CHIPS Act [00:20:54] How AMD balances long development cycles with short term innovation [00:24:48] Learnings from the hyperscaler market [00:26:54] What being fabless means for AMD [00:31:24] Lisa's advice for startup founders
In our conversation series AI Revolution, we ask industry leaders how they’re harnessing the power of generative AI and steering their companies through the next platform shift. Find more content from our AI Revolution series on www.a16z.com/AIRevolution.
Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.Can Open Source Collaboration Train AI?a16z2024-10-11 | How can the open-source community collectively build and train AI? Listen to the full conversation with Nous Research's Bowen Peng and Jeffrey Quesnelle along with a16z's Anjney Midha: youtu.be/goMey2Ir-m0?si=sVAWuuhx9lnAc8JVUnlocking New AI Training Possibilities: How Emerging Architectures Could Transform GPU Usea16z2024-10-07 | Bowen Peng shares AI possibilities as people become aware of different methods for training LLMs.
Watch the entire interview with Jeffrey Quesnelle, Bowen Peng and a16z host, Anjney Midha here: youtu.be/goMey2Ir-m0?si=E5zQ-KgMgVrxFed4AI at the Intersection of Bio | Vijay Pande, Surya Ganguli & Bowen Liua16z2024-10-03 | In this episode, Vijay Pande is joined by AI experts Surya Ganguli, venture partner, and Bowen Liu, investment partner, to explore the transformational role of AI in drug discovery and biology. Together, they delve into how machine learning and self-supervised models are reshaping the foundational tasks of drug design, from protein folding to molecular synthesis. The conversation highlights cutting-edge breakthroughs like generative AI for drug discovery and the growing potential of foundation models to accelerate innovation. For biotech entrepreneurs, this episode offers an essential overview of how AI is untangling the complexity of biology, paving the way for faster, cheaper, and more effective drug development. Tune in to gain timely insights on the future of AI in healthcare and actionable takeaways that can sharpen your competitive edge in the rapidly evolving landscape of life sciences innovation.
Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.The Quest for Community-Trained Open Source AI Modelsa16z2024-10-01 | Bowen Peng and Jeffrey Quesnelle of Nous Research join a16z General Partner Anjney Midha to discuss their mission to keep open source AI research alive and activate the community of independent builders. The focus is on a recent project called DisTrO, which demonstrates it's possible to train AI models across the public internet much faster than previously thought possible. However, Nous is behind a number of other successful open source AI projects, including the popular Hermes family of "neutral" and guardrail-free language models.Why Human Data is Key to AI: Alexandr Wang from Scale AIa16z2024-09-24 | In this conversation with a16z general partner David George, Scale AI founder and CEO Alexandr Wang discusses the three pillars of AI—models, compute, and data—and how creating abundant data is core to the evolution of gen AI. With Scale’s work across enterprise, automotive, and the public sector, Alex is also building the critical infrastructure that will allow any organization to use their proprietary data to build bespoke gen AI applications. In addition to talking about frontier data, Alex also shares his learnings from the growth of Scale, his approach to leadership, and what he thinks growth-stage founder/CEOs tend to get wrong about hiring.
Timestamps: [00:00:58] How frontier data will change gen AI [00:08:47] Are big tech companies over-investing in AI? [00:14:39] Where the best AI businesses will thrive [00:17:05] How enterprise businesses are approaching AI adoption [00:19:50] What does the next phase of gen AI products look like? [00:23:23] Alex's approach to scaling Scale [00:25:36] The founder fallacy [00:30:12] MEI and how Alex views talent acquisition
In our conversation series AI Revolution, we ask industry leaders how they’re harnessing the power of generative AI and steering their companies through the next platform shift. Find more content from our AI Revolution series on www.a16z.com/AIRevolution.
Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.“The Future of AI is Here” — Fei-Fei Li Unveils the Next Frontier of AIa16z2024-09-20 | Fei-Fei Li and Justin Johnson are pioneers in AI. While the world has only recently witnessed a surge in consumer AI, our guests have long been laying the groundwork for innovations that are transforming industries today.
In this episode, a16z General Partner Martin Casado joins Fei-Fei and Justin to explore the journey from early AI winters to the rise of deep learning and the rapid expansion of multimodal AI. From foundational advancements like ImageNet to the cutting-edge realm of spatial intelligence, Fei-Fei and Justin share the breakthroughs that have shaped the AI landscape and reveal what's next for innovation at World Labs.
If you're curious about how AI is evolving beyond language models and into a new realm of 3D, generative worlds, this episode is a must-listen.
Timestamps: 00:00 - Spatial Intelligence: A New Frontier 01:38 - Scaling AI: The Impact of ImageNet on Computer Vision 06:56 - The Role of Compute 09:16 - Data as the Key Driver 17:01 - Defining AI’s Ultimate Goal 18:58 - What is Spatial Intelligence? Unlocking 3D Understanding in AI 26:35 - Comparing Models: Spatial Intelligence vs. Language-Based AI 29:41 - 1D vs. 3D 32:39 - Building Immersive Worlds with Spatial Intelligence 35:11 - From Static Scenes to Dynamic Worlds 37:42 - The Future of VR and AR 40:42 - Creating Deep Tech Platforms 44:26 - Building a World-Class Team 45:54 - Measuring Success: Milestones in Spatial Intelligence
Resources: Learn more about World Labs: worldlabs.ai Find Fei-Fei on Twitter: https://x.com/drfeifei Find Justin on Twitter: https://x.com/jcjohnss Find Martin on Twitter: https://x.com/martin_casado
Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.Lumas Dream Machine and Reasoning in Video Modelsa16z2024-09-09 | a16z General Partner Anjney Midha speaks with Luma Chief Scientist Jiaming Song about the company's recently released Dream Machine model. Among the amazing features of Dream Machine are how it learned to accurate generate 3D structures and elements from 2D videos, and how it is able to reason about things such as shot consistency and fictional worlds without explicit priors.Implementation, Data, Impact of Healthcare AI with Julie and Vijaya16z2024-09-05 | In this episode, Julie Yoo and Vijay Pande dive into the potential and challenges of implementing AI in healthcare. They revisit the grand challenges discussed in Part 1 of this conversation, Grand Challenges in Healthcare AI, and address new questions that have emerged, focusing on three main areas: the cost of healthcare and AI implementation, the data landscape for AI training, and patient experience.
Topics covered: 00:00 - Intro 00:03 - Overview of three clusters of Part 1 questions: cost, data, and patient experience 00:30 - Vijay Pande discusses AI's potential to lower healthcare costs 03:00 - Julie Yoo examines the impact of AI on cost structure and labor 06:39 - Challenges in reducing healthcare costs in America 08:15 - The role of AI in shifting from sick care to preventative care 12:00 - Financial incentives and barriers to AI adoption among clinicians 15:39 - Emotional and practical aspects driving AI adoption in healthcare 19:42 - The importance of data sharing and the role of AI in healthcare innovation 22:36 - The data advantage (or lack thereof) of legacy healthcare companies 24:00 - Balancing AI-driven recommendations with clinician expertise 27:00 - The role of AI in enhancing patient experience through choice and automation 30:00 - Long-term vision for AI in personalized and preventative healthcare
Resources: Find Julie Yoo on Twitter: https://x.com/julieyoo Find Vijay Pande on Twitter: https://x.com/vijaypande Learn more about a16z Bio+Health: a16z.com/bio-health
Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.Ideogram: Unlocking Precision Image Generationa16z2024-08-15 | Imagine a world where anyone, regardless of their artistic skill, can create stunning visual stories. In this episode, Mohammad Norouzi, cofounder and CEO of Ideogram, shares his insights on designing a platform to democratize creativity and enhance visual storytelling.
Mohammad discusses Ideogram’s unique text rendering capabilities, how user feedback has helped set new standards in visual communication, and the key technical challenges they've faced. He explains how they maintain prompt adherence, achieve aesthetically-pleasing text integration, and serve a diverse user base—from professional designers to casual creators.
To explore more AI applications for video, audio, photography, and animation, visit the AI Artist Retreat webpage: http://a16z.com/aiart
Timestamps: 00:00 - The Possibilities of AI 00:21 - Ideogram’s Mission: Rekindling the Inner Creative Child 01:06 - The Genesis: Why Image Generation Specifically? 01:37 - Communicating With Images: Advanced Text Rendering 02:19 - Version 0.1 02:53 - User Input and Interactions 04:20 - Prompt Adherence: What Sets Ideogram Apart 05:00 - Pushing the Limits 05:44 - Addressing Issues Through User Feedback
Resources: Find Mohammad on X: https://x.com/mo_norouzi Learn more about Ideogram: ideogram.ai
Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.Why will healthcare be the industry that benefits the most from AI?a16z2024-08-15 | Julie Yoo, a16z general partner, discusses the significant impact AI can have on the healthcare industry, focusing on the unique opportunities and challenges it presents.
Julie elaborates on how the healthcare sector, despite being a technological laggard, can benefit from AI due to its lack of legacy systems, contrasting it with other industries that face high costs in transitioning to AI tools.
Topics covered: 00:00 - Introduction to AI in healthcare 00:04 - The leapfrog opportunity for AI in healthcare 00:22 - Manual labor and outdated technology in healthcare 00:46 - AI adoption without legacy system constraints 01:12 - Workforce shortage and clinical judgment scalability 01:40 - Enabling all healthcare professionals to excel 02:10 - Evaluating and building trust in AI products for clinical use 02:44 - Regulatory framework and FDA's role in approving AI products 03:12 - Barriers to entry and market opportunities for AI in healthcare 03:40 - The scale of the healthcare AI opportunity 04:10 - Conclusion and future of AI in healthcare
Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosuresa16z Podcast Live Panel Recording at NYTWa16z2024-08-14 | Deliver an experience so compelling that once tried, there’s no going back.a16z Talent x Opportunity Initiativea16z2024-08-13 | The a16z Talent x Opportunity initiative is building a new system of funding, training, and mentorship for under networked founders building cultural breakthroughs. Take a look at the program in action!Udio: From Text to Tunea16z2024-08-13 | What happens when generative AI meets the universal language of music?
Conor Durkan, cofounder of Udio, discusses the evolution of generative AI in music—from research curiosity to mainstream application—and how Udio is paving the way for a new era in music creation.
Recorded at the AI Artist Retreat, this episode explores overcoming traditional music production's steep learning curves, showcases demos of Udio’s features, and highlights its impact on the creative community.
Stay tuned for more episodes in the AI Artist Retreat series, where we spotlight founders and their platforms. For more details, visit our webpage: http://a16z.com/aiart
Timestamps: 00:00 - Generative AI Meets Music 00:23 - The Emotional Resonance of Music 01:19 - From Research Curiosity to Mainstream Application 02:22 - DEMO: Creating a Song 04:17 - Samples by Metro Boomin & Drake 05:16 - Catering to musicians and hobbyists
Resources: Find Connor Durkan on X: https://x.com/conormdurkan Learn more about Udio: udio.com
Stay Updated: Let us know what you think: ratethispodcast.com/a16z Find a16z on Twitter: twitter.com/a16z Find a16z on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/a16z Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: a16z.simplecast.com Follow our host: twitter.com/stephsmithio Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.Building upon existing breakthroughs in AIa16z2024-08-12 | Despite all the recent breakthroughs in AI, Waymo co-CEO Dmitri Dolgov believes that the most challenging problems lie within the remaining 0.001% of the curve, and solving them requires building upon existing innovations.Optimizing simulation for autonomous drivinga16z2024-08-08 | Waymo is changing the way we move through its simulation technology, Co-CEO Dmitri Dolgov told a16z at AI Revolution.Viggle: When Memes Become 3Da16z2024-08-08 | Hang Chu, co-founder of Viggle, discusses redefining video creation by providing precise control over character movements and animations. Unlike traditional tools, Viggle simplifies generating lifelike animations using image and motion prompts, making it accessible to professionals and meme creators.
"For it to have real entertaining value, it has to work well. We're pretty serious about being silly," says Hang. He also talks about the critical role of R&D, strategies for achieving virality, personalizing content, and being open to unexpected product applications.
Catch upcoming episodes of the AI Artists Retreat series, where we feature more founders and explore their platforms and company-building journeys: http://a16z.com/aiart
Timestamps: 00:00 - Achieving Real Entertainment Value 00:25 - Controllable Video Generation 00:52 - User-Friendly Design 01:20 - Going Viral: Joker Meets Lil Yachty 02:26 - DEMO: Combining Motion and Character Prompts 03:02 - Building a Creative Community 03:56 - Scaling with Precision: Ensuring Controllability 04:54 - Personalized Experiences
Resources: Find Hang on X: https://x.com/chuhang1122 Learn more about Viggle: viggle.ai
Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.Krea: Building the UI for AI Arta16z2024-08-06 | "What are the interactions? What are the dials that we need to expose for people to be able to use this technology creatively?"
Victor Perez and Diego Rodriguez, Krea's cofounders, share how Krea empowers artists to generate and enhance images and videos using AI without needing to master complex technical skills.
Victor and Diego discuss their journey from deep research to creating user-friendly interfaces that make AI a seamless creative medium. They highlight the importance of turning complex technology into accessible products, building community-driven development, and staying agile in a fast-moving tech landscape.
Stay tuned for more episodes in the AI Artist Retreat series, where we spotlight founders and their platforms. For more details, visit our webpage: www.a16z.com/aiart
Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Krea 00:42 - Identifying Market Needs 01:18 - DEMO: Real-Time Image Generation and User Controls 02:17 - Fine-Tuning AI Creativity for Artists 02:38 - Empowering Artists with AI 03:13 - Layering: Refining Your Creative Output 03:56 - Achieving Viral Success 05:13 - Krea's Unique Value Proposition
Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.Waymo And A Safer Future, From AI Revolution #autonomousvehiclesa16z2024-08-05 | Does the perfect driver exist?How Waymo Is Using GenAI to Build a Better Drivera16z2024-08-05 | Waymo co-CEO Dmitri Dolgov discusses how genAI is propelling Waymo’s autonomous vehicles to the next level, especially with an additional simulation layer on top of Waymo’s existing AI/ML stack.
Waymo co-CEO Dmitri Dolgov joined a16z general partner David George to discuss how Waymo is using genAI to help them build safer, sustainable, and more accessible transportation. In the conversation, Dmitri talks about the potential of embodied AI, the value of simulations and building training data, and his approach to leading a company focused on solving the challenges of building AI that can navigate the real world.
[00:01:22] The early days of autonomous vehicles [00:05:27] Layering genAI into traditional AI/ML [00:09:42] The value of simulation [00:15:56] The hard part about integrating AI in autonomous systems [00:22:45] AI in the real world [00:28:47] Where does Waymo go from here? [00:37:21] Dmitri's learnings from hard problems
This conversation is part of our AI Revolution series, which features some of the most impactful builders in the field of AI discussing and debating where we are, where we’re going, and the big open questions in AI. Find more content from our AI Revolution series on www.a16z.com/AIRevolution.On Fast Growth with Capital Groups Mark Caseya16z2024-08-02 | Why it's crucial to ask: Is the moat wide enough to ensure profitability?AI in Pharmaceutical R&D with Kim Bransona16z2024-08-01 | In this episode, Vijay Pande talks with Kim Branson, the SVP and Global Head of AI and Machine Learning for GSK, about his journey from a childhood fascination with computers to leading AI efforts in a major pharmaceutical company.
They discuss Branson's career path, the intersection of computation and biology, and the challenges and opportunities in integrating AI into drug discovery and development.
Topics covered: 00:00 - Introduction to Kim Branson and his background 00:15 - Early interest in computers and transition to molecular biology 01:20 - Experience with computational methods in drug design 02:10 - Differences between working in startups and large pharmaceutical companies 04:05 - Decision to join GSK and the company’s commitment to AI 06:10 - Implementing AI in drug discovery processes 08:35 - Use of genetic databases and machine learning in target identification 10:55 - Application of AI in clinical trials and pathology 12:40 - Importance of data in AI-driven drug discovery 16:55 - Challenges of integrating AI into existing pharmaceutical frameworks 18:15 - Advice for startups in the AI and drug discovery space 24:20 - Future of AI in personalized medicine and computational biology
Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.Civitai: Open Sourcing AI Arta16z2024-08-01 | “The home of the open source artist”. Justin Maier and Maxfield Hulker, cofounders of Civitai, share how they transformed a niche idea into a platform with millions of users, fostering a community that shares tools and know-how for creating unique AI art.
Listen to the podcast episode where they cover topics like balancing monetization with open source principles, incentivizing and rewarding the community, and more: a16z.simplecast.com/episodes/when-ai-meets-art
Stay tuned for more episodes from the AI Artist Retreat series, featuring founders and their cutting-edge AI platforms. Learn more about the AI Artist Retreat on our webpage: a16z.com/aiart
Timecodes: 00:00 - The Motivation Behind Civitai 00:40 - The Need for a Dedicated Ecosystem Platform 01:07 - Building the Home of the Open Source Artist 01:40 - DEMO: Generation Data, Community Models and LoRas 02:30 - Fostering Community 02:54 - The Policies and Moderation of AI Art 03:36 - Audits and Semi-Permeable Membrane Technology (SPM) 05:00 - DEMO: Training Data 05:42 - Engaging and Rewarding the Community 06:30 - Innovations and Next Steps
Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.ElevenLabs: Bringing Voice to Lifea16z2024-07-30 | AI-driven voice technology is revolutionizing how we interact with digital content. Recorded at the a16z AI Artist Retreat, Head of Design Ammaar Reshi walks through the advancements in AI-driven voice interactions and sound design, showing how technology enables us to bring our creative visions to life by imagining and creating the perfect soundscapes for any project.
Keep an eye out for more in our series highlighting the founders building groundbreaking foundation models and AI applications for video, audio, photography, animation, and more. Learn more about the AI Artist Retreat on our webpage: a16z.com/aiart
Timestamps: 00:00 - The dream of voice interactions with AI products 00:48 - The potential of general AI audio models 01:37 - Creating the perfect sounds for projects 03:09 - Balancing familiarity with cutting-edge tools 03:37 - Multilingual voices and content creation for new audiences 04:02 - Safety and moderation in audio content
Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.Investor Insights: Attracting the Right Audience for Long-Term Successa16z2024-07-23 | Customer focus is key to enduring success.Public Market and Macro Perspectivesa16z2024-07-23 | In this episode, which took place at a16z's Connect Fintech event, a16z General Partner David George interviews Capital Group's Mark Casey on his investment philosophy, what sends him into what he calls "barnacle mode," his preference for customer-focused North Star metrics, and more. “In the Vault” is a new audio podcast series by the a16z Fintech team, where we sit down with the most influential figures in financial services to explore key trends impacting the industry and the pressing innovations that will shape our future.
0:00 - Intro 1:42 - Approach to investing 5:58 - What Casey told Jeff Bezos, and what he learned 8:20 - How CEOs communicate with public market investors; unconventional North Star metrics 12:57 - Why Casey loves dividends 15:48 - Macro trends and investing theses 20:44 - Ecommerce predictions 21:37 - Opportunities and choke points in AI 23:15 - What makes a great public company?
Subscribe to the a16z Fintech newsletter: info.a16z.com/newsletters-fintech.htmlTrump Vs. Biden: Tech Policya16z2024-07-16 | Welcome to "The Ben & Marc Show," featuring a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz. In this new episode, Marc and Ben discuss their latest article, “The Little Tech Agenda,” and why the future of American innovation is at a critical juncture.
In a one-on-one conversation, Ben and Marc compare the policies of Donald Trump and Joe Biden regarding Little Tech, explore the potential futures for blockchain, crypto, and AI, and examine how tax policies could shape the future of startups and venture capital.
They also address the recent assassination attempt on President Trump and reveal which candidate they’ll be supporting in the upcoming election. Enjoy!
Topics Covered: 00:00:49 Intro to Little Tech Agenda and presidential election impact 00:03:33 Involvement in presidential politics 00:11:24 Importance of Little Tech 00:24:01 Blockchain, crypto and stakeholder capitalism 00:28:52 Challenges faced in the crypto industry 00:35:59 Trump's stance on emerging industries 00:37:20 Biden admin's assault on a nascent industry 00:38:51 Significance of AI in America 00:42:42 Discussion on Executive Order limiting math operations in AI 00:53:33 Trump's position on AI 00:55:17 AI regulation 00:58:23 Biotech and the Biden administration 01:00:09 AI and military technology 01:03:52 Biden admin's destructive tax policy for startups 01:17:18 President Trump and Little Tech 01:18:42 Assassination attempt on President Trump 01:25:27 The strength of American presidents 01:26:38 Closing remarks 01:30:44 Sign off
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As Ben notes at the top, until today, this story has never been fully told either in its entirety or accurately.
In this one-on-one conversation, Marc and Ben discuss Marc's early life and how it shaped his journey into technology, the pivotal moments at the University of Illinois that led to the development of Mosaic (a renegade browser that Marc developed as an undergrad), and the fierce competition and legal battles that ensued as Netscape rose to prominence.
Ben and Marc also reflect on the broader implications of Netscape's success, the importance of an open internet, and the lessons learned that still resonate in today's tech landscape (especially with AI). That and much more. Enjoy!
Topics covered: 00:00:00 Teaser 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:09 Disclaimers 00:04:08 Marc's early life and education 00:08:18 Early exposure to personal computers and BBSs 00:13:44 University of Illinois 00:16:21 Credit to Al Gore 00:18:09 "The internet would never be a business." 00:22:02 Interactive television / Reed Hastings' vision for Netflix 00:25:16 Early internet usage and community 00:29:13 Paul Baran 00:33:46 Consumer online services in the early 90s 00:39:15 NCSA 00:49:27 Development of Mosaic / Design philosophy 00:58:20 Opposition in the internet community 01:01:04 Going rogue and building Mosaic 01:05:06 Marc becomes customer support for the entire internet 01:08:26 Media and press reaction to Mosaic 01:14:46 The ping pong effect / Key moments for the Internet 01:19:27 First E-commerce site 01:22:06 Graduation from UIUC 01:25:39 Jim Clark / Decision to build an internet browser 01:34:30 Marc on expert predictions 01:38:43 Building Mosaic / Conflict w/ Spyglass 01:44:05 Lawsuit against the University of Illinois 01:49:34 Parallels to modern AI discussions 01:51:40 The end of Spyglass ("A happy ending") 01:54:40 Sign off
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They dive into the grand challenges facing healthcare AI builders and explore the immediate and long-term impacts AI could have on healthcare.
Topics covered: 00:00 - Introduction to the potential of AI in healthcare 00:16 - Immediate impacts of AI: Technology and human adoption 01:36 - Addressing labor shortages and technology burdens in healthcare 02:50 - The importance of behavior change and scaling proven solutions 04:14 - Use cases for AI in healthcare: Administrative and clinical applications 06:08 - Automating revenue cycle management and payment flows 08:08 - Enhancing healthcare scheduling and reducing waste 10:16 - The role of AI in optimizing healthcare systems 11:36 - Integrating AI into electronic health records (EHR) for better patient stories 13:40 - The potential of AI co-pilots for doctors and nurses 16:18 - Regulatory considerations for AI in healthcare 18:14 - The concept of an AI doctor and the future of AI in clinical decision-making 20:40 - Always-on clinical trial infrastructure powered by AI
Resources: Find Julie on X: https://x.com/julesyoo Find Vijay on X: https://x.com/vijaypande Learn more about a16z Bio+Health: a16z.com/bio-health Learn more about Raising Health: a16z.com/podcasts/raising-health
Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.How Discord Became a Developer Platforma16z2024-06-23 | In 2009 Discord cofounder and CEO, Jason Citron, started building tools and infrastructure for games. Fast forward to today and the platform has over 200 million monthly active users.
In this episode, Jason, alongside a16z General Partner Anjney Midha—who merged his company Ubiquity6 with Discord in 2021—shares insights on the nuances of community-driven product development, the shift from gamer to developer, and Discord’s longstanding commitment to platform extensibility.
Now, with Discord's recent release of embeddable apps, what can we expect now that it's easier than ever for developers to build?
Timecodes: 00:00 - Introduction 02:30 - From Player to Developer: Building Game Infrastructure and Early Projects 07:45 - The Evolution of Discord: The Vision for Discord in 2012 and Its Rapid Growth 11:33 - How the Discord Community Shapes the Product 15:40 - The Importance of an Open API and Developer Tools 16:59 - The Rise of Generative AI on Discord 18:48 - Discord’s Embeddable Apps 21:01 - The Future of Apps on Discord: New Genres in Gaming and Apps 34:16 - Launch of the Embedded App SDK 36:39 - Building Sustainable Businesses on Discord 44:01 - Future Outlook and Developer Aspirations
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But in embedded finance.
Full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=8CVBEk0PnVINew Applications in Fintecha16z2024-06-20 | In this conversation from 16z's Connect Fintech event, a16z General Partner Angela Strange, Plaid CEO and cofounder Zach Perret, and Marqeta CEO Simon Khalaf discuss how AI will shape the future of banking, the battle between payment rails in the U.S., and how there's still opportunity to transform the basic credit card into a fully digital product.
“In the Vault” is a new audio podcast series by the a16z Fintech team, where we sit down with the most influential figures in financial services to explore key trends impacting the industry and the pressing innovations that will shape our future.
0:00 - Intro 1:56 - GenAI's potential impact on credit modeling and fraud 4:46 - Implications of payment products becoming digital products 7:09 - Why brands will embed finance 8:33 - The card vs. pay-by-bank debate 11:01 - New infrastructure to combat fraud 12:24 - Reassessing traditional "top-of-wallet" tactics, historic business models 17:27 - Potential implications of the Visa/Mastercard antitrust suit 20:04 - Regulation around open banking and sponsor banks 24:12 - Outro
Resources: Find "In The Vault" on a16z.com: a16z.com/podcasts/in-the-vault Find more about a16z's vision for the future of fintech: a16z.com/banking-on-AI Find Angela Strange on X: https://x.com/astrange Find Zach Perret on X: https://x.com/zachperret Find Simon Khalaf on X: https://x.com/Simonkhalaf
Subscribe to the a16z Fintech newsletter: info.a16z.com/newsletters-fintech.htmlSPEEDRUN: Building AI Souls with Personalitya16z2024-06-14 | SPEEDRUN is all about rapid innovation: go fast, learn, and build better. In Speedrun 002, dozens of game founders pushed the boundaries of AI, AR, VR, Web3, and more.
One of those founders was Kevin Fischer, founder and CEO of Open Souls, who’s on a mission to create AI souls that deeply resonate with humanity. Kevin’s journey started in childhood and now, with the Soul Engine, his team empowers developers to easily create lifelike AI, transforming how we connect and interact with computers.
Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.Digital Souls: The Future of AI in GamingThe Future of Prosumer: The Rise of “AI Native” Workflowsa16z2024-06-11 | Generative AI presents an incredible opportunity for founders to completely reinvent workflows, paving the way for a new wave of companies that are not just AI-augmented but fully AI-native. These companies will leverage the latest technology to build products around the unique generation, editing, and composition capabilities made possible by AI.
a16z Partner Olivia Moore highlights the features of today's most successful Gen AI-native workflows and offers insights into how these products are expected to evolve in the future.
Timecodes: 00:00 - The Shift from AI-Augmented to AI-Native Products 04:28 - Mastering Iteration and Refinement in AI Products 08:23 - AI Remixing: Transforming Creativity Across Media 10:24 - The Evolution of AI Integration: From Single Features to Comprehensive Platforms
Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.The Top 100 GenAI Consumer Appsa16z2024-06-04 | Consumer AI is moving fast. Who’s leading the charge?
Olivia Moore, partner at a16z, took a renewed look at our Top 100 Gen AI Consumer Apps list with Steph Smith on the a16z podcast and, for the first time, broke the list down by web and mobile categories.
Timecodes: 00:00 - The top 100 genAI list 01:30 - Mobile vs. web 04:53 - Newcomers and companies that moved up the list 07:38 - User visits and interactions 09:03 - AI is a global pursuit 10:18 - New categories: music, productivity tools 12:11 - Upcoming trends
Resources: Link to the Gen AI 100: a16z.com/100-gen-ai-apps Find Olivia on Twitter: https://x.com/omooretweets
Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.7 Ways to Boost Retention (Both Pre- and Post-AI)a16z2024-05-31 | For consumer products, the rubber hits the road at user retention.
In this episode, a16z Partner Bryan Kim covers the seven most effective ways for AI-native consumer companies to improve user retention. From essential strategies to proven methods, Bryan reveals how leading AI-native products are already benefiting from these approaches. Featuring real-world examples from companies like Snapchat, Google, Perplexity, and BeReal, this is a must-watch for founders, product managers, and anyone interested in the latest AI and consumer application trends. Packed with valuable insights, this video will help you enhance your product's retention and success.
Timecodes: 03:26 - Obsess Over Delivering the Core Product Value. Fast. 06:11 - Feature-Gated Onboarding 10:07 - Designing Reciprocity 12:10 - Building Smart Notifications 17:12 - Give Them Summaries 19:54 - Keeping Streaks Alive 22:14 - Status for the Power Users
Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.What Happens If Theres ZERO AI Regulation?a16z2024-05-28 | What happens if there is zero regulation of AI? In this clip from a recent episode of "The Ben & Marc Show", the guys weigh in on the "good, bad and ugly" of this scenario.
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Topics Covered: 00:00 - The Incomprehensibility of Modern Data 00:52 - AI Discovering New Mathematical Insights 02:30 - Cultural Shifts in the Perception of AI
Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.The Future of the American Dreama16z2024-05-20 | Are we on the verge of a new American Dream?
Welcome back to "The Ben & Marc Show," featuring a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz. In this timely new episode, Marc and Ben explore the foundations of American life and identity.
From the material aspects of home ownership, education, and healthcare, to the intangible aspects of community and self-actualization, Ben and Marc reveal what it truly means to be American today. They also examine the numerous challenges our nation now faces, as well as reveal how technology can soon revolutionize American life, business and culture in unprecedented ways. That and more. Enjoy!
Topics covered: 00:00:00 Teaser 00:00:31 Intro 00:02:28 Home ownership, education and healthcare 00:05:43 Self-actualization 00:07:57 Industrial Revolution's impact on the American Dream 00:09:21 Cultural aspects 00:10:02 The Promised Land 00:15:52 Anybody can become American 00:20:24 Protestant ethics as a foundation to the American Dream 00:27:40 Tribalism 00:31:53 Economy bifurcated into Fast vs. Slow categories 00:36:33 Subsidizing demand and restricting supply leads to high prices 00:39:18 The Doom Loop 00:41:30 How tech can help us achieve the American Dream 00:43:43 Accreditation process in higher ed 00:48:25 Zero-sum mentality as a foundation for populism 00:50:19 Are we on the verge of a new American Dream? 00:53:10 American Dream in the AI era 00:57:20 Rise of general purpose robotics 01:00:16 Automation of bureaucracy 01:02:24 Sign off
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Books mentioned on this episode: - "America Betrayed" by David Horowitz amzn.to/3QNSGrm - "The Weirdest People in the World" by Joseph Henrich amzn.to/4bL2CKf
Chart: - Mark J. Perry's "Chart of the Century" bit.ly/4asusKu
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In light of recent developments at Boeing, Marc and Ben commence the episode with a discussion on the real criteria boards utilize to select a CEO. Returning to the topic of AI, they explore the potential for emerging chip startups, the incorporation of AI in robotics, and what America will need to do in order to regain its position as the world's leading manufacturer. That and more. Enjoy!
Topics Covered: 00:00:00 Teaser 00:00:44 Intro / Nascent meme alert! 00:01:51 Boeing CEOs background raises questions 00:05:30 How a Board hires a CEO 00:06:51 Hiring for magnitude of strength vs. lack of weakness 00:10:46 Importance of incentive at the board level 00:12:35 When personal incentives override goal of the organization 00:14:50 Career path for CEOs 00:17:10 Most essential skill of a CEO 00:20:30 Long-suffering #2 executive & external recruitment 00:25:17 How boards are really selected 00:29:32 Poor laws around boards; pressure from social activists 00:32:38 Energy innovation and the future of AI 00:35:38 Potential for new chip startups 00:37:32 Challenges of building hardware companies 00:39:18 Investing in hardware vs. software companies 00:43:24 Venture process: What the smartest founders know 00:49:04 Low-cost Power Data Centers for AI 00:51:23 Flexibility in training runs 00:53:45 Government scrutiny 00:55:03 AIs impact on service businesses 00:58:24 Most overblown fear of AI 01:00:33 Integration of AI in robotics 01:05:41 Tesla and The Bitter Lesson of AI 01:12:02 Revitalizing U.S. manufacturing with AI and robots 01:19:35 Sign off
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The views expressed here are those of the individual personnel quoted and are not the views of a16z or its affiliates. This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investors or prospective investors and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any a16z funds. PLEASE SEE MORE HERE: a16z.com/disclosuresTime to Change the World 🌎 #entrepreneur #ai #technologya16z2024-05-11 | NEW episode out now! Ben Horowitz & Marc Andreessen unpack the current “State of AI” as it relates to building a company on the latest “Ben & Marc Show”.
Watch & join the conversation! youtu.be/XyrBJ0gk-isBuild Your Startup With AIa16z2024-05-09 | Welcome back to "The Ben & Marc Show," featuring a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz. In this new episode – the first of two parts – Marc and Ben answer YOUR questions on the “State of AI” as it relates to company building.
In this one-on-one conversation, Ben and Marc discuss how small AI startups can compete with Big Tech’s massive compute and data scale advantages, unpack the reasons why data is overrated as a sellable asset, and uncover all the ways the AI boom compares to the internet boom. That and much more. Enjoy!
Topics Covered: 00:00:00 Teaser 00:00:42 Intro 00:01:14 How AI startups can compete with the bigger players 00:05:57 Will the the "God models" get 100x better? 00:09:19 Counter argument: Are the tests too simple? 00:10:14 Internet data represents average human activity 00:11:50 AI's ability to unlock latent super genius limits 00:15:30 Neural networks exhibit generalized learning and computation functions 00:17:01 Reports of self improvement loops 00:19:10 Current data improvements 00:22:05 Challenges for AI applications 00:25:48 Business value-based pricing model 00:29:38 Two diametrically opposed questions about AI's impact on tech investment 00:32:48 The Jevons Paradox 00:36:46 John Maynard Keynes vs. Karl Marx 00:39:29 Demand for softwares is perfectly elastic 00:41:12 AI based medical diagnosis 00:42:09 Reality of data moats 00:48:06 Big companies and actionable data validation 00:52:05 Big companies using stolen data 00:53:07 Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) 00:57:53 Comparison of AI boom and internet boom 01:02:23 Marc's prediction for the AI industry 01:08:07 Lessons learned from internet era 01:12:12 Big companies trying to lock down AI 01:13:28 Core VC assumes half of investments will fail 01:19:25 Sign off
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In this one-on-one conversation, Ben and Marc discuss how startups can think differently about organizational design and talent deployment, unpack the lore around layoffs, and even tackle the future of customer service. They also reveal some unexpected benefits of nicotine and Ozempic. That and more!
* Watch the Full Episode: youtu.be/Fw4p85jSfQc?si=61qpPCCLEXOFOrS3Startup Building: Challenges & Opportunitiesa16z2024-05-02 | "It turns out the spreadsheet is not actually the business, despite what you may have learned in business school." - Ben Horowitz
Welcome back to "The Ben & Marc Show" featuring a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz. In this second episode of a two-part series, Marc and Ben answer MORE questions about startup building in the post-COVID world.
In this one-on-one conversation, Ben and Marc discuss how startups can think differently about organizational design and talent deployment, unpack the lore around layoffs, and even tackle the future of customer service. They also reveal some unexpected benefits of nicotine and Ozempic. That and much more. Enjoy!
Topics Covered: 00:00:00 Teaser 00:00:33 Intro 00:01:04 How startups should think differently about talent deployment 00:06:29 How a CEO can designate hybrid vs. remote 00:09:14 Extreme barbell for truly creative work 00:11:46 Can you have a high functioning company where executives are not together? 00:17:18 Productivity improvement in the economy is the function of downs cycles 00:29:18 The lore around layoffs 00:34:01 Price's Law 00:41:30 Is a one person $1B company possible? 00:47:34 Llama 3 and training AI models 00:50:18 AI and customer service 00:55:23 California's Covid policy and it's repercussions 01:01:19 New forms of customer service 01:05:02 Caffeine and nicotine 01:09:18 Weight loss drugs and fertility 01:11:10 Post-Covid real estate crisis 01:14:27 Regional bank crisis 01:20:54 Sign off
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“In the Vault” is a new audio podcast series by the a16z Fintech team, where we sit down with the most influential figures in financial services to explore key trends impacting the industry and the pressing innovations that will shape our future. Follow this show on our podcast feed so you don't miss an episode.
0:00 - Intro 1:40 - Joining Global Payments 8:15 - Placing many bets 19:30 - Deal integration and scale advantage 26:10 - GenAI sea change 32:19 - Outro
Subscribe to the a16z Fintech newsletter: info.a16z.com/newsletters-fintech.htmlTurning Developers into Clientsa16z2024-04-30 | In a new episode of In the Vault, a16z General Partner David Haber talks with Marco Argenti, the chief information officer at Goldman Sachs, about bringing fintech processes into financial services, turning developers into clients, and how AI is a major inflection point in the history of technology.
“In the Vault” is a new audio podcast series by the a16z Fintech team, where we sit down with the most influential figures in financial services to explore key trends impacting the industry and the pressing innovations that will shape our future.
0:00 - Intro 1:30 - From tech to financial services 12:05 - Turning developers into clients 17:30 - GenAI and productivity 23:50 - The future of financial services 28:50 - Outro
Subscribe to the a16z Fintech newsletter: info.a16z.com/newsletters-fintech.htmlFinding a Single Source of AI Trutha16z2024-04-30 | In a new episode of In the Vault, a16z General Partner David Haber talks with Marty Chavez, vice chairman and partner at Sixth Street Partners, about the foundational role he’s had in merging technology and finance throughout his career, and the magical promises and regulatory pitfalls of AI.
“In the Vault” is a new audio podcast series by the a16z Fintech team, where we sit down with the most influential figures in financial services to explore key trends impacting the industry and the pressing innovations that will shape our future.
0:00 - Intro 1:30 - From tech to Wall Street 12:50 - SecDB in the 2008 financial crisis 32:10 - GenAI's impact on finance 36:15 - AI and biotech 37:06 Outro
Subscribe to the a16z Fintech newsletter: info.a16z.com/newsletters-fintech.htmlStartup Building: Major Shifts in Tech & Culturea16z2024-04-24 | Welcome to "The Ben & Marc Show" featuring a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz. In this first episode in a two-part series, Marc and Ben answer YOUR questions about startup building in the post-COVID world.
In this one-on-one conversation, Ben and Marc unpack the biggest tech and cultural disruptions in recent time, including loss of trust in institutions, major problems facing American cities – including crime and the commercial real estate crisis – and even the relevancy of our 40-hour work week. That and much more. Enjoy!
Topics Covered: 00:00:00 Teaser 00:00:34 Intro 00:01:32 Biggest tech disruptions out of COVID 00:07:42 Massive blow to societal trust in institutions and authority 00:14:57 How our cities have evolved post-COVID 00:17:43 Commercial real estate crisis 00:21:54 Rise of urban crime 00:27:02 Massive societal shifts during COVID 00:33:05 Future of the 40 hour work week 00:48:50 How do we measure productivity? 00:50:22 A need for education AND productive work 00:57:27 Prognosis of HR departments 01:09:05 Culture in the new post-COVID world 01:14:18 What a CEO can do to maintain cultural coherence 01:18:20 Sign off
Book mentioned on this episode: - “The Jungle” by Upton Sinclair amzn.to/3Ue2snA
Films mentioned on this episode: - “The Graduate” (1967; Dir. Mike Nichols) amzn.to/44a7BSi - “The Hunt for Red October” (1990; Dir. John McTiernan) amzn.to/3UvYc4j
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