Best software Eats The World Podcasts (2025)

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What You Missed in AI This Week (Google, Apple, ChatGPT) 28:50

1d ago28:50

28:50

Things in consumer AI are moving fast. In this episode, Justine and Olivia Moore, investing partners (and identical twins!) at a16z, break down what’s real, what’s overhyped, and what’s next across the consumer AI space. They cover: Veo 3: how Google's video model unlocked a new genre of content OpenAI’s Advanced Voice Mode: upgrades, realism, and.…

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Marc Andreessen & Jack Altman: Venture Capital, AI, & Media 1:41:22

3d ago1:41:22

1:41:22

In this episode Jack Altman, CEO of Lattice and host of Uncapped, interviews Marc Andreessen on how venture capital is evolving — from small seed funds to billion-dollar barbell strategies — and why today’s most important tech companies don’t just build tools, they replace entire industries. They cover: The end of “picks and shovels” investing Why …

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Chris Dixon: Stablecoins, Startups, and the Crypto Stack 29:26

5d ago29:26

29:26

What if crypto isn’t just a speculative asset class—but the next foundational layer of the internet? In this episode, Chris Dixon, founding partner of a16z crypto and one of the earliest, most forward-thinking investors in the space, joins TBPN for a wide-ranging conversation on the real, long-term promise of crypto—and why we're still early. He un…

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The State of Consumer Tech in the Age of AI 47:06

7d ago47:06

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In this episode, a16z General Partner Erik Torenberg is joined by the a16z Consumer team—General Partner Anish Acharya and Partners Olivia Moore, Justine Moore, and Bryan Kim—for a conversation on the current state (and future) of consumer tech. They unpack why it feels like breakout consumer apps have slowed down, how AI is changing the game, and …

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Fei-Fei Li: World Models and the Multiverse 22:56

9d ago22:56

22:56

What if the next leap in artificial intelligence isn’t about better language—but better understanding of space? In this episode, a16z General Partner Erik Torenberg moderates a conversation with Fei-Fei Li, cofounder and CEO of World Labs, and a16z General Partner Martin Casado, an early investor in the company. Together, they dive into the concept…

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Marc Andreessen: What We Got Right—and Wrong—About the Future of Tech 32:10

12d ago32:10

32:10

What does it take to build a venture firm from scratch—and scale it across multiple waves of technological and cultural change? In this special episode recorded at the a16z LP Summit, Marc Andreessen joins Erik Torenberg for a conversation on the origins and evolution of Andreessen Horowitz. From raising Fund I during the depths of the 2008 financi…

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Where Crypto Meets AI with Chris Dixon & David George 33:35

14d ago33:35

33:35

What happens when two of the biggest tech waves—AI and crypto—start to converge? In this LP Summit conversation, a16z General Partners Chris Dixon and David George explore how stablecoins are creating a new global financial layer, why generative AI is reshaping market structures, and how the next tech giants will be built. From network effects to n…

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Rick Rubin: Vibe Coding is the Punk Rock of Software 1:16:08

16d ago1:16:08

1:16:08

In this episode a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz sit down with legendary music producer and bestselling author Rick Rubin to explore the origin of his unexpected new creation: "The Way of Code"* Blending ancient philosophy and modern AI, The Way of Code reimagines the 3,000-year-old Tao Te Ching for the age of artificial intelligen…

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Remix the Remix: How MRKD.dj Is Rewiring Music Ownership and IP for Web3 enabled World 42:16

16d ago42:16

42:16

What if DJs could remix, monetize, and own music like never before? In this mind-expanding episode, I sit down with Jaime Schwarz — brand strategist, NFT patent holder, and founder of MRKD.dj — to explore how blockchain is redefining music ownership, IP, and co-creation. From remix rights to fan distribution and Keith Shocklee’s role in launching a…

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Where Value Will Accrue in AI: Martin Casado & Sarah Wang 21:41

18d ago21:41

21:41

AI’s breakout moment is here - but where is the real value accruing, and what’s just hype? Recorded live at a16z’s annual LP Summit, General Partners Erik Torenberg, Martin Casado, and Sarah Wang unpack the current state of play in AI. From the myth of the GPT wrapper to the rapid rise of apps like Cursor, the conversation explores where defensibil…

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TLDR - Learn in 8 mins about Citizens Weather Network with Rewards WeatherXM 10:49

19d ago10:49

10:49

Summary In this conversation with Manos, we speed-introduce WeatherXM - the citizens-run weather network that aims to solve weather prediction problems around the world. We discuss the evolution of their hardware technology, the significant pivot towards integrating cryptocurrency, and the innovative approaches they are taking to enhance weather da…

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Sovereign AI: Why Nations Are Building Their Own Models 32:11

21d ago32:11

32:11

What happens when AI stops being just infrastructure—and becomes a matter of national identity and global power? In this episode, a16z’s Anjney Midha and Guido Appenzeller explore the rise of sovereign AI—the idea that countries must own their own AI models, data centers, and value systems. From Saudi Arabia’s $100B+ AI ambitions to the cultural st…

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What Is an AI Agent? 36:19

22d ago36:19

36:19

What exactly is an AI agent — and does anyone actually agree? In this episode, taken from of AI + a16z, General Partner Guido Appenzeller and partners Matt Bornstein and Yoko Li break down one of the most hyped- and most hotly debated 0 concepts in AI right now: agents. Are agents just clever wrappers around LLMs? Tools that can reason and act? Or …

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The Evolution of the Firm — with Ben and Marc 33:14

25d ago33:14

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Recorded live at the 2025 a16z LP Summit, this episode is a candid conversation between a16z cofounders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz—hosted by general partner Erik Torenberg. They cover the evolution of a16z from startup firm to multi-practice platform, how the media landscape is shaped by meme-speed narratives, why reorgs—not just returns—dete…

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Unbundling the BPO: How AI Is Disrupting Outsourced Work 17:06

28d ago17:06

17:06

Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) is a $300 billion industry powering the back- and front-office operations of the world’s largest companies. In her article, "Unbundling the BPO: How AI Will Disrupt Outsourced Work," Kimberly Tan (Partner, a16z) explores how the rise of AI is challenging the status quo. In this episode, Kimberly unpacks the shift—…

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Marc Andreessen: Deep Vs. Broad Founders, AI in America, & the New Face of a16z 28:22

29d ago28:22

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Today on the a16z Podcast, we’re sharing Marc Andreessen’s recent appearance on TBPN. Marc—cofounder and general partner at a16z—joins hosts John Coogan and Jordi Hays for a wide-ranging conversation, recorded live at the a16z’s 2025 LP Conference in Las Vegas. They cover the rise of AI, the future of open source models, and how tech is transformin…

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"One Human = One Node?" - Humanode's Bold Plan to Fix Crypto Governance for the future of UBI 43:42

29d ago43:42

43:42

In this Web3Magic Builder Spotlight, I talk to Viktor, co-founder of Humanode.io, one of the most radical blockchain experiments out there: a Layer 1 secured not by stake or work, but by proof of biometric uniqueness. Yep, real humans, not capital, run this network. We go deep into: - Why proof-of-stake and proof-of-work are still plutocratic - How…

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What Super Agers Reveal About Preventing Disease 42:16

1M ago42:16

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American healthcare is in crisis—but what if we could change the system by preventing disease before it starts? In this episode of the a16z Podcast, general partner Vijay Pande sits down with Dr. Eric Topol, founder and director of the Scripps Research Translational Institute and one of the most cited researchers in medicine, to explore the cutting…

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Startups & Defense: Katherine Boyle on TBPN 33:20

1M ago33:20

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In this episode of th a16z Podcast, we’re sharing Katherine Boyle’s recent interview on TBPN. Katherine—General Partner at a16z and the architect of the American Dynamism thesis—joins hosts John Coogan and Jordi Hays to discuss the state of the movement today. They cover the Department of Defense’s sweeping reform efforts, the role of startups in n…

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Do You Really Know Your ICP? Why It Matters and How to Find Out 35:55

1M ago35:55

35:55

Your ideal customer profile (ICP) is the north star for your entire company: it determines who you’re building for and selling to. Though most growth-stage founders think they know who their ICP is, very few know how to update and refine it to keep the company focused as they grow—which can lead to a lot of headaches down the road. In this debut ep…

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The Software Crisis Behind America's Infrastructure 40:56

2M ago40:56

40:56

Today’s critical infrastructure—air traffic, logistics, defense—is powered by legacy software. And that’s a problem. In this episode, recorded live at the a16z American Dynamism Summit, a16z partner Leila Hay sits down with Phillip Buckendorf, CEO of Air Space Intelligence, and Lt. Gen. Leonard J. Kosinski (Ret.), ASI’s Chief Strategy Officer and f…

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What Comes After Mobile? Meta’s Andrew Bosworth on AI and Consumer Tech 32:30

2M ago32:30

32:30

For the past 20 years, consumer technology has been shaped by the same form factors: apps and touchscreens on smartphones. But advances in AI, wearables, and hardware could introduce an entirely new stack—creating a more agentic, adaptive, and immersive computing experience for users everywhere. Drawing on his early days building Facebook’s News Fe…

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What Comes After Mobile? Meta’s Andrew Bosworth on AI and Consumer Tech 32:30

2M ago32:30

32:30

Are we nearing the end of the smartphone era? In this episode, a16z Growth General Partner David George talks with Meta CTO Andrew “Boz” Bosworth about what comes after apps and touchscreens. From smart glasses to AR headsets, Boz shares how AI is powering a new wave of computing—one that’s ambient, agentic, and driven by human intent. They explore…

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Pop-Up Cities, ZK Tech & Living Forever — A Web3 Longevity Story with Francesca from AvinasiLabs 55:22

2M ago55:22

55:22

Summary What happens when ZK cryptographers, pop-up cities, and longevity scientists collide? In this special Web3Magic episode, I sit down with the one and only Francesca, a multidisciplinary personality bridging decentralized science, digital identity, and transhumanist visions of the future. Francesca returns to the pod after a whirlwind journey…

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Conviction Over Hype: Building Real Products in Web3 with Chinmay, Percs & Basket.farm 45:05

2M ago45:05

45:05

Summary What happens when a dev agency founder becomes a Web3 believer, builds tools for Fortune 500s, and ends up creating one of the most exciting products in Farcaster land? Find out in this candid and idea-packed episode with Chinmay, founder of Percs and Basket.Farm. We go deep on: - Chinmay’s journey from agency life to building in crypto - L…

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The Dual-Use Founder: Vets Now Building For America 37:51

2M ago37:51

37:51

In today’s world, the battlefield extends far beyond war zones—it’s embedded in our tech stacks, supply chains, and airspace security systems. So who better to solve these modern challenges than those who’ve served on the front lines? Recorded live at the third annual American Dynamism Summit in Washington D.C., this episode features a16z’s Matt Sh…

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TLDR - Why Is MINIMA The Most Decentralized Blockchain 11:47

2M ago11:47

11:47

What if your phone could run an entire blockchain — no miners, no middlemen, just pure freedom? In this 10-minute TLDR episode of Web3 Magic, Paddy from Minima drops an absolute masterclass on what true decentralization really means. We explore how Minima flips the script on traditional blockchain architecture with a protocol so light, it runs enti…

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Is Decentralized Science (DeSci) the biggest scientific shift since the internet with Andrew Hemingway 42:00

2M ago42:00

42:00

Summary In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Hemingway, founder of the DeSci Alliance, to explore how Web3 is transforming how science is funded, shared, and collaborated on - from breaking pharma’s data monopoly to onboarding citizen scientists from Reddit. Whether you're curious about DeSci, a startup founder in healthtech, or just want to un…

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The Future of Drone Warfare 40:31

2M ago40:31

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War has always been shaped by technology—from steel and gunpowder to GPS and nuclear weapons. But the decisive technologies of tomorrow aren’t coming—they’re already here. In this episode, recorded live at our third annual American Dynamism Summit, a16z’s Senior National Security Advisor Matt Cronin sits down with Ryan Tseng (cofounder & CEO, Shiel…

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Looking for AI strategies 27:47

2M ago27:47

27:47

It's easy to say what tech companies want from AI, but much harder to talk about the product strategy - they're all pretty much the same. "Just build a better model!" Where does that go? Can they differentiate? What would it mean to differentiate a product that can do 'everything' - what would different everythings be?…

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How to Build with the Department of Defense 51:18

2M ago51:18

51:18

When people think about startups working with the government, the phrase “black box” often comes up. But what if that box is finally being pried open? In this episode—recorded live at the American Dynamism Summit in DC—we talk with two Chief Technology Officers at the heart of American defense: Alex Miller, CTO for the Chief of Staff of the Army, a…

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The Top 100 GenAI Products, Ranked and Explained 38:14

3M ago38:14

38:14

This month, a16z’s Consumer team released the fourth edition of the GenAI 100 — a data-driven ranking of the top 50 AI-first web products and mobile apps, based on unique monthly visits and active users. In just six months, the consumer AI landscape has shifted dramatically. Some products surged ahead, others plateaued, and a few unexpected players…

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Jensen Huang and Arthur Mensch on Winning the Global AI Race 55:03

3M ago55:03

55:03

The global race for AI leadership is no longer just about companies—it’s about nations. AI isn’t just computing infrastructure; it’s cultural infrastructure, economic strategy, and national security all rolled into one. In this episode, Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA, and Arthur Mensch, cofounder and CEO of Mistral, sit down to discuss sov…

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Why AI Voice Feels More Human Than Ever 43:19

3M ago43:19

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AI voice technology has been around for years — think Siri or Alexa — but the magic has been missing. That’s changing, and quickly! In this episode, Anish Acharya, General Partner at a16z, and Olivia Moore, Partner at a16z, explore why AI voice is reaching a breakthrough moment, how today’s models feel more human than ever, and why voice is poised …

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From Thesis to Meme to Fund: Building American Dynamism 42:38

3M ago42:38

42:38

For over a century, the United States has been the birthplace of world-changing innovation – from the Wright brothers’ first flight to the invention of the transistor, the moon landing, and the birth of the internet. But in recent years, belief in American progress has wavered. Three years ago, a16z General Partner Katherine Boyle wrote a bold thes…

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What Founders Get Wrong About Scaling – With Carta’s CEO 40:37

3M ago40:37

40:37

Henry Ward, cofounder and CEO of Carta, has spent over a decade scaling his company from an early-stage startup to a 2,000-person industry leader. In this a16z Speedrun conversation with Games partner Josh Lu, Henry shares hard-earned lessons on: Hiring missionaries vs. mercenaries — and how to keep company culture intact as you scale The reality o…

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The Future Backbone of Modern Finance is onchain: Swiss Franc Stablecoins and Bitcoin 49:41

3M ago49:41

49:41

Research suggests that there are only two crypto assets that can protect you from geopolitical risk - Swiss Franc (CHF) and Bitcoin (BTC). Now, you find both onchain for DeFi, thanks to Frankencoin. This is a conversation with Johannes (MD of Frankencoin Association), where we discuss the Swiss Franc stable coin called Frankencoin, its decentralize…

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Finding Real Connection Privately with Cupid AI and Soulmates - Amelia is building future of love finding 41:01

3M ago41:01

41:01

To find love you should not need to have public profile and swipe left/right like on the beauty market. Btw, there are many forms of love! In this conversation, I dive with Amelia her innovative project called Soulmates which is all about creating authentic connections through technology. We cover the unique framework of Soulmates, the role of AI i…

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In crypto speed to market and correct tokenization is everything - Konstantin from Mezen advising founders in Web3 44:06

4M ago44:06

44:06

PolitiFi, i.e. tokens or coins launched by political figures and celebrities are here to stay. At least we agreed on it with Konstantin from Mezen. In this conversation, we discuss the evolving landscape of Web3 with focus on tokenomics, the rise of celebrity tokens, and the importance of understanding business fundamentals in the crypto space. Kon…

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Trading memecoins is as easy as tapping Bolide app on your phone, talk with founder Oxana 31:48

4M ago31:48

31:48

Trading meme coins is where many retail users start their Web3 journey, outside of centralized exchanges like Coinbase. Today, I talk with Oxana, the founder of the Bolide app. Bolide is a meme coins trading supermarket in your pocket. We discuss (as always) her journey into the crypto world (spoiler: she was early!), previous projects, and how the…

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Creativity vs Control: Where AI Fits in the Creative Toolbox 42:22

4M ago42:22

42:22

Being a creator in 2025 is tough—but building for creators is even harder. Perhaps no one understands this conundrum better than Scott Belsky. As the founder of Behance, a longtime executive at Adobe, and an advisor to companies like Pinterest and Atlassian, Scott has spent his career at the intersection of technology, design, and creativity. In th…

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Set the right Fitness Goals in 2025, chat with the fitness coach Alyna 41:01

4M ago41:01

41:01

We talk about the importance of setting realistic and measurable fitness goals for 2025 and explore the common pitfalls of unrealistic expectations. Chose performance-based goals over aesthetic ones. I talk with Alyna Han, a multi-talented personal fitness coach about the importance of understanding one's needs and emphasizes the significance of ha…

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Who Will Own the Internet? a16z’s Chris Dixon on AI and Crypto 32:55

4M ago32:55

32:55

Technology doesn’t grow in isolation—it evolves in waves. Just as mobile, cloud, and social shaped the internet of the past 20 years, so too could crypto, AI, and new hardware usher in an era of the internet that’s pro-innovation, pro-startup, and pro-creator. Speaking with a16z Growth General Partner David George, a16z crypto Founder and Managing …

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Who Will Own the Internet? a16z’s Chris Dixon on AI and Crypto 32:55

4M ago32:55

32:55

Technology doesn’t grow in isolation—it evolves in waves. Just as mobile, cloud, and SaaS shaped the internet of the past 20 years, so too could crypto, AI, and new hardware usher in an era of the internet that’s pro-innovation, pro-startup, and pro-creator. Speaking with a16z Growth General Partner David George, a16z crypto Founder and Managing Pa…

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How AI Is Changing Warfare, with Anduril CEO Brian Schimpf 35:22

4M ago35:22

35:22

Anduril reimagined how startups can build software and hardware for the defense sector. Now, they're using AI to reimagine modern warfare. Speaking with a16z Growth General Partner David George, Anduril cofounder and CEO Brian Schimpf discusses how AI helps humans make better strategic decisions by sorting through the enormous amount of data collec…

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The Critical Technology in Finding Critical Materials 42:38

4M ago42:38

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Critical materials like copper, lithium, and gallium have been mined for decades, but their role in core technologies, geopolitics, and the energy transition have come to a height in recent years. In this episode, a16z partner Connie Chan discusses how technology is changing the game of identification and exploration, together with leading company …

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DeepSeek: America’s Sputnik Moment for AI? 43:03

4M ago43:03

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Two words have caught the Internet by storm. DeepSeek. The Chinese reasoning model r1 is rivaling others at the frontier with an open-source MIT license, methods that some claim may be 45x more efficient, an alleged $5.6m cost, the release of reasoning traces, a follow-on image model, and the fact that all of this was released by a hedge fund China…

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In The Vault: How AI is Powering Payments with Greg Ulrich 29:15

4M ago29:15

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How does a company as massive as Mastercard decide where to deploy AI? Instead of centralizing every AI initiative, Mastercard operates under a “hub and spoke” model — balancing centralized AI leadership with decentralized innovation across business units. In this episode, a16z Partner Marc Andrusko chats with Mastercard’s Chief AI and Data Officer…

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Ben Horowitz Sharing History with Dr. Clarence Jones, MLK's Speechwriter 55:45

4M ago55:45

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This week, a16z cofounder Ben Horowitz had a rare and invaluable conversation with Dr. Clarence B. Jones, a pivotal figure in American history. Dr. Jones, who served as speechwriter, attorney, and advisor to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., shared his personal insights on race, inclusion, and the lasting legacy of the civil rights movement in 2025. In t…

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How AI Is Changing Warfare with Brian Schimpf, CEO of Anduril 35:22

5M ago35:22

35:22

How is AI reshaping modern warfare? Speaking with a16z Growth General Partner David George, Anduril cofounder and CEO Brian Schimpf discusses how AI helps humans make better strategic decisions by sorting through the enormous amount of data collected from modern battlefields. Schimpf also discusses navigating the US government’s complex procurement…

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