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On the a16z podcast, Peter Diamandis and Salim Ismail cover this and other case studies of organizations that have failed to adapt, as well as those companies that have managed to stay agile over decades.
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In 2023, math achievement levels across the country were the lowest they’ve been since 1990, while literacy achievement levels were the lowest they’ve been since 2004.
Now, it is time to re-imagine education from the ground up.
On the a16z podcast, Romy Drucker highlights the current challenges that educators are facing and how technology can be utilized to advance the state of education.
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In this first part of our three-part series – we explore the terminology and technology that is now the backbone of the AI models taking the world by storm. We explore what GPUs are, how they work, and the key players like Nvidia competing for chip dominance.
Look out for the rest of our series, where we dive even deeper; covering supply and demand mechanics, where open source plays a role, and of course… how much all of this truly costs!
Topics Covered:
00:00 – AI terminology and technology
03:54 – Chips, semiconductors, servers, and compute
05:07 – CPUs and GPUs
06:16 – Future architecture and performance
07:12 –The hardware ecosystem
09:20 – Software optimizations
11:45 –What do we expect for the future?
14:25 – Upcoming episodes on market dynamics and cost
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On the a16z podcast, Gina Gotthilf, cofounder of Latitud, discusses the growing role of AI in company branding and how it can be used as a tool to reduce the time and capital spent per campaign.
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So, what are the differences between these circuits? And what makes them uniquely suited to AI modeling?
On the a16z podcast, former Intel CTO Guido Appenzeller sits down to talk about the technological innovations powering the current AI boom.
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Upgrading to electric may mean boats are not only cleaner, but more reliable, quiet, and easy to maintain.
Learn how Mitch Lee from Arc Boats is tackling this challenge, alongside other founders bringing electrification to planes and buses.
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They’re built around vehicles.
On this episode of the a16z podcast, Chief Product Officer Saswat Panigrahi explores the future of driver-safety technology and the development of Waymo.
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On the a16z podcast, SandboxVR founder Steve Zhao explores the future of VR and its potential to move past consumer headsets.
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On the a16z podcast, Marc Andreessen discusses how AI will follow the same playbook on its path to mass adoption.
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Topics covered:
1:30: first memories around food
8:38: the correct way to make mac and cheese!
11:00: Julia’s focus on food tech and how brands are embracing technology to reimagine food systems
14:00: The relationship between climate and food, including the power of seaweed
17:00: simple ways to develop sustainable habits every day
21:34: Shef’s mission of empowering the next generation of food entrepreneurs
26:15: How food and diet trends impact our relationship with food
27:37: Nyesha on how we can demystify cooking and get comfortable in the kitchen
29:51: Nyesha on how rising culinary stars are shaping the future of food as a mentor on Next Level Chef
32:00: The changing culture of the food industry away from toxic kitchen culture
33:33: Where we get our food and how to untangle the food supply chain
35:32: What’s next for Nyesha on her journey from award-winning chef to restauranteur to TV host to entrepreneur and investor
40:35: Technology’s role across the food industry
45:25: The group’s go-to comfort food
49:45: Challenges the group is facing in their respective areas of food
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The film – based on the 2005 biography “American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer'' by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin – chronicles the life of the American theoretical physicist, whose direction of the top secret Manhattan Project forever changed the course of world history.
In this one-on-one conversation based on YOUR questions from Twitter, Marc and Ben examine the historical accuracies (and inaccuracies) of Nolan’s epic work, explore in-depth the life of the enigmatic physicist himself, and tackle – from all angles – the social and philosophical aspects of communism, a theme that weighs heavily in the film, as Oppenheimer’s association with party members led to his political downfall.
We hope you enjoy this episode!
Topics Covered:
00:00 - Show Intro
01:27 - Why Oppenheimer needed a Gen X filmmaker
03:21 - Why Oppenheimer was chosen to lead
06:17 - America's past production machine
10:47 - Declassification of the Venona files
12:21 - The issue with Einstein
14:22 - The catastrophe of communism
21:36 - America's elite class and communism
26:24 - Communism as a religion
27:43 - The prevention of WWIII
33:20 - John von Neumann
38:09 - The rise of anti-communist sentiments
43:33 - Ben's grandfather and McCarthyism
49:50 - What we know now about McCarthy and the Rosenbergs
55:56 - Parallels to modern day China
01:02:26 - Communism's biggest flaws
01:09:24 - Hiroshima, Nagasaki and utilitarian ethics
01:30:30 - Race as a cause for major conflict
01:25:19 - Direct analogy between AI and nuclear technology
01:34:50 - The Bay Area as a hotbed for fringe ideas
01:46:22 - AI and two visions of the future world
Resources:
Marc on X: twitter.com/pmarca
Marc’s Substack: pmarca.substack.com
Ben on X: twitter.com/bhorowitz
NY Times: "The Problem With Everything-Bagel Liberalism" by Ezra Klein: ’nytimes.com/2023/04/02/opinion/democrats-liberalism.html
Books mentioned on this podcast (and others you’ll want to check out):
– “Red Decade” by Eugene Lyons amzn.to/3OEQMbZ
– “When Reason Goes on Holiday: Philosophers in Politics” by Neven Sesardic amzn.to/455zYRv
– "Witness" by Whittaker Chambers amzn.to/3OEu0RC
– ”The Great Leap Forward" by Alexander J. Field amzn.to/3QlCYV2
– "The Economic Consequences of U.S. Mobilization for the Second World War" by Alexander J. Field amzn.to/3Yemsbz
– “The Man From the Future: The Visionary Life of John von Neumann” by Ananyo Bhattacharya amzn.to/446SbNf
– “Stalin's War: A New History of World War II” by Sean McMeekin amzn.to/47c29zw
– “McCarthy” by Arthur Herman amzn.to/3OFKYzc
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Yet, with the rising adoption of virtual learning methodologies, alongside innovations in generative AI, classrooms across the country are slowly entering a new era.
On the a16z podcast, Sal Khan and other leading educators discuss the future of classrooms.
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According to Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak, one is rooted in creating, and the other is rooted in science fiction.
On the a16z podcast, Steve Wozniak shares his perspective on innovation and how he built a generation-defining company.
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On the a16z podcast, Gina Gotthilf shares the framework that Latitud uses to identify new marketing channels and create campaigns that resonate with their audience.
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Panelists from Khan Academy, PrismsVR, and Minecraft Education discuss the classroom of the future, and how important technologies including AI, XR, and gaming should play a role in it.
Topics Covered:
00:00 – The classroom of 2023
04:00 – Data on the current classroom
05:15– Developing the next gen of STEM talent
07:23 – AI in the classroom
12:42 – The role of gaming in the classroom
14:12 – Misconceptions of technology in classroom
16:38 – The ways teachers and students use AI
20:00 – The future role of a teacher
23:25 – Personalization and ownership in education
25:55 – Getting hardware into the classroom
28:40 - Misconceptions of teacher’s abilities and appetite for tech
30:15 – Why implement these changes now?
36:26 – Call to action for the classroom of 2050
Resources:
Find Sal Khan on Twitter: twitter.com/salkhanacademy
Find Romy Drucker on Twitter: twitter.com/romydrucker
Find Allison Matthews on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/allison-matthews-4050677
Find Anurupa on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anurupa-ganguly-92790379
Learn more about Khan Academy: khanacademy.org
Learn more about The Walton Family Foundation: waltonfamilyfoundation.org
Learn more about Minecraft Education: education.minecraft.net/en-us
Learn more about Prisms VR: prismsvr.com
Learn more about The Aspen Ideas Festival: aspenideas.org
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From highly-detailed maps to pedestrian and vehicle activities, the Waymo Driver plans the best course of action to take throughout your journey.
On this episode of the a16z podcast, Saswat Panigrahi explores the rise of self-driving vehicles and driver-safety technology.
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How can we achieve a balance between efficiency, profitability, and growth? Which channels are still relevant and how can they be effectively mastered in 2023?
We discuss these questions and more with Gina Gotthilf, Cofounder of Latitud; Kieran Flanagan, CMO at Zapier and a long-time SVP of Marketing at HubSpot; and Bryan Kim, Partner at a16z.
Topics Covered:
00:00 – What growth opportunities exist in 2023?
03:00 – What still works in growth?
05:02 – The fundamentals and framework of growth
07:02 – Assessing growth potential and product lead growth
09:33 – Distribution
11:15 – Your moat and growth
14:00 – Integrating AI for product lead growth
16:23 –Trust as a moat
17:23 – B2C growth - discovery and breaking through
18:51 – Can you get ahead of the incumbents?
22:03 – Examples of companies and products
24:59 – How do you foster a growth culture?
28:38 – Experimentation
34:20 – How companies using AI in distribution
44:43 – Growth challenge: What would you do with $10K?
Resources:
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Check out Zapier: zapier.com
Find Bryan on Twitter: twitter.com/kirbyman01
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Listen in as Fay Rotenberg breaks down one of the biggest problems in healthcare, and what they’re trying to do to fix it.
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Listen in as Jimmy Chen breaks down one of the biggest problems in healthcare, and what they’re trying to do to fix it.
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Listen in as Andrew Adams breaks down one of the biggest problems in healthcare, and what they’re trying to do to fix it.
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Resources:
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Listen in as Jade Chan breaks down one of the biggest problems in healthcare, and what they’re trying to do to fix it.
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Listen in as Florian Otto breaks down one of the biggest problems in healthcare, and what they’re trying to do to fix it.
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Listen in as Chris Severn breaks down one of the biggest problems in healthcare, and what they’re trying to do to fix it.
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*Check out Turquoise: https://turquoise.health/
*Find Chris on Twitter: twitter.com/crsevern?lang=en
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Topics covered:
1:12: Why sports? What sparked each leader’s interest in sports
6:40: Shared experience, connection, and community within sports
9:35: Que on how his brand marketing experience translates to sports
12:35: Applying cultural context to sports branding
14:15: The influence of athletes on culture; what makes athletes cool?
19:25: Brandon on keeping up with talent and trends today in football and Robin’s experience recruiting for Peloton
26:41: The fantasy market today and opportunities to grow the space
34:28: Fan engagement, rituals, and honoring the fan experience
39:50: Athlete IP, NIL, and opportunities for athletes and brands to connect with fans and new and innovative ways
48:15: Technology’s role in advancing the business of sports and the most exciting tools each guest is watching
54:05: Each leader’s all-time favorite athlete and why
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Robin Arzón: instagram.com/Robinnyc
Nan Wang: instagram.com/PlaySleeper
Brandon Brown: instagram.com/QB_Collective
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When facing bankruptcy, they matter even more.
Learn how Steve Zhao, founder of @SandboxVR, breaks down how he turned his company around after filing for Chapter 11 during the pandemic.
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On the a16z podcast, Replit CEO Amjad Masad discusses the future of software engineering, and its ever-growing relationship with AI.
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On the a16z podcast, Peter Diamandis and Salim Ismail discuss the rise of exponential organizations, the importance of restructuring during an economic downturn, and the emergence of new roles in the workplace.
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On the a16z podcast, Carl discusses his journey and how he's managed to do what only a few have even tried — break into the phone market not once, but twice.
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But it’s also not the only way to attract top talent. And the equation for doing so has only gotten more confusion as a myriad of trends intersect, from layoffs to emerging technologies like AI.
So how can companies navigate this storm and truly attract the talent that matters?
Topics Covered:
00:00 – Introduction
03:03 – What it takes to attract top talent in 2023
06:36 – What employees really care about
14:13 – Positives and negatives of benefits
17:32 – Generational differences
27:44 – Will the return to office work?
34:35 – Differentiating through benefits
38:35 – Advice to attract top talent
Resources:
- A-Team study referenced: https://www.a.team/mission/college-grads-survey
- iCIMS study referenced: dropbox.com/s/2q3hepreozaurte/iCIMS-Class-of-2021-Report.pdf
- Most recent iCIMS study: icims.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/iCIMS-2023-Workforce-Report-FINAL.pdf
- Find AJ on Twitter: twitter.com/ItsAJThomas
- Find Rob on Twitter: twitter.com/RobFrohwein
- Find Hung on Twitter: twitter.com/HungLee
- Check out Keep Financial: keepfinancial.com
- Check out Recruiting Brainfood: recruitingbrainfood.com
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On the a16z podcast, Marc Andreessen discusses the rise of new technologies, how they create a double-edged sword, and why humans are psychologically wired to fear them.
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Early on, the memory to store a song cost about $1 million alone. So, what does it take to think long-term and build generation-defining products?
Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak shares his perspective on the a16z podcast, including his reflections on the history of modern computing and his latest venture, Privateer.
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Despite the rise of artificial intelligence, Replit CEO Amjad Masad says it's more worth it than ever to learn. Do you agree?
Listen to Amjad's full episode on the a16z podcast, where he discusses how AI is rapidly transforming the programming landscape, making it more fun and impactful than before.
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On the a16z podcast, CEO Steve Zhao gives insights into the rise of VR, and his journey with SandboxVR.
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Peter Diamandis and Salim Ismail – coauthors of Exponential Organizations – discuss intersecting technology trends that fundamentally change the way companies are built.
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On this episode of the a16z podcast, Ben Horowitz and Ali Ghodsi talk about how to effectively work with executives, from hire to fire.
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But one thing is different about her: she isn’t real.
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On the a16z podcast, we dive into the impact of the electrification movement on the future of transport and technology.
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With its state-of-the-art perception system, a Waymo service can perform difficult maneuvers and provide safe, smooth rides for its users.
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In this episode of the a16z Podcast, Carl shares why he's entering the market for a second time.
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We got to ride around in one all over San Francisco with Waymo’s Chief Product Officer, Saswat Panigrahi.
We discussed so much, including the five levels of autonomy, the infamous LIDAR vs video debate, regulation, UX, and the role of AI in fine-tuning these models. But most importantly, if autonomy is here… now what?!
Topics Covered:
00:00 - A first look at Waymo
02:06 - 5 levels of autonomy
04:20 - Technology challenges
06:55 - The technology behind Waymo
11:58 - LiDAR vs video debate
16:21 - How Waymo differentiates
19:01 - Technological unlocks on the horizon
21:26 - The role of AI in autonomous vehicles
24:17 - How Waymo views safety
31:25 - Collaborating with regulators
37:12 - Learnings from the first 2m miles
39:48 - Driving user retention
44:16 - Waymo’s expansion strategy
47:55 - Changing regulation
48:42 - Societal unlocks enabled by autonomy
53:47 - Will self-driving cars replace humans?
54:26 - Closing thoughts
Resources:
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Check out Waymo’s Youtube channel: youtube.com/@Waymo
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Check out a16z's 8-part series on the autonomous vehicle ecosystem: a16z.com/2018/02/03/autonomy-ecosystem-frank-chen-summit
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On the a16z podcast, the creators of Lil Miquela discuss how spatial computing has enabled the rise of virtual influencers.
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On this episode of the a16z podcast, Ben Horowitz and Ali Ghodsi talk about how to hire the right leaders, and what’s at stake if you don’t.
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Watch the full episode on the a16z Podcast, where Marc discusses the impact of technology on society and how technological advancements have directly resulted in society advancing.
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We got to ride around in one all over San Francisco with Waymo’s Chief Product Officer, Saswat Panigrahi.
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Making the right decision can provide a huge boost for a company. Making the wrong one can take years to fix—and can have devastating ripple effects, including a loss of faith among your existing team.
But how can you tell good talent from great? How do you ensure they succeed? Listen in as a16z cofounder Ben Horowitz and Databricks cofounder and CEO Ali Ghodsi sit down to talk about the hardest things about executive hiring and firing, and what is at stake.
Catch the full episode now: youtu.be/03yki_OEtcc
If you’d like to dive even deeper, the Growth team at a16z has spent the last year compiling insights from dozens of leaders at late-stage startups to literally write the book on hiring executives to scale. You can find that book at: http://a16z.com/executive-hiring-playbook
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Drawing from their extensive experiences, a16z cofounder Ben Horowitz and Databricks cofounder and CEO Ali Ghodsi sit down to talk about the hardest things about executive hiring and firing, and what is at stake.
They dive into the common reasons an exec fails, why sometimes micromanagement is a good idea, and the difference between someone who has written a playbook and someone who has only run one.
If you’d like to dive even deeper, the Growth team at a16z has spent the last year compiling insights from dozens of leaders at late-stage startups to literally write the book on hiring executives to scale. You can find that book at: http://a16z.com/executive-hiring-playbook
Topics Covered:
00:00 - Post-product market fit
03:07 - When is it time to let someone go?
05:41 - When do you give someone a chance to grow into the role?
07:05- Let go or level?
09:27 - How do you have the tough conversation?
16:39 - Exit packages
18:40 - Setting a new leader up for success
24:27 - The importance of the first quick win
26:24 - The impact a new leader has on culture
32:52 - Common ways new leaders fail
37:35 - Closing thoughts
Resources:
Read the Executive Hiring: The Key to Scaling in the Growth Stages: http://a16z.com/executive-hiring-playbook
Learn more about Databricks: databricks.com
Find Ben on Twitter: twitter.com/bhorowitz
Find Ali on Twitter: twitter.com/alighodsi
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Plus, learn how Marvin Gaye’s record, What’s Going On? almost never happened. And did you know @DreDay3000 was in an R&B group?!
Topics covered:
1:08: when each leader knew music was their calling
9:55: introducing brand new sounds and concepts to music and the parallels to building new businesses in tech
13:20: Doug E. Fresh’s views on being one of the most sampled artists of all time and the evolution of sampling and artist rights in the industry
16:30: the moment when Dre knew they had a hit in the studio
19:32: how technology advancements have impacted music production and the sounds we love
20:30: Dre’s first foray into music in an R&B group
22:25: the importance of being able to evolve with technology as trends in music and culture shift, including the original production story of “La Di Da Di”
27:43: Piff’s story of forging his own path as an independent artist in today’s content era
32:31: Dre’s views on catalog sales and valuing music as an asset class
39:43: Models for all players in the music industry to align incentives and win
44:52: How web3 is enabling an “industrial revolution” with new revenue, ownership, and marketing models for artists
48:50: Balancing your artistry and creative instincts with “the machine” of output, including how Marvin Gaye’s record, “What’s Going On?” almost never happened
1:00:58: The best ways for artists to build their brands for longevity
1:03:25: AI as a tool and creative copilot
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