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Ben Horowitz on TBPN: Three Decades with Marc and Building for the Long Game

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Ben Horowitz on TBPN: Three Decades with Marc and Building for the Long Game

The a16z Show

3 DAYS AGO
The a16z Show

The a16z Show

3 DAYS AGO
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Following the announcement of a16z’s new fund, Andreessen Horowitz cofounder and general partner Ben Horowitz joined TBPN to discuss how Andreessen Horowitz has evolved its firm structure as technology becomes embedded across every sector of the economy. B...

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In a wide-ranging conversation, Ben Horowitz unpacks the strategic shifts behind a16z’s evolution, offering insights from decades of navigating technological disruption and entrepreneurial challenges.
06:25
The firm experiments in new markets before committing to fund creation.
12:47
Bubbles are psychological phenomena driven by excess optimism, not fundamentals.
15:59
Norway's tax on unrealized gains caused entrepreneurs to flee the country

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How does a lasting partnership shape the future of a venture firm?
00:00
Why building specialized teams is key to mastering new tech frontiers
03:14
Is AI different this time? Comparing today’s boom to past bubbles
09:44
When governments fear innovation: lessons from Norway and beyond
15:59
Can founders thrive in the spotlight? Navigating media in the age of AI
18:51

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Ben Horowitz: We got a lot of criticism from other funds, going like, that's crazy, You know, no billion dollar fund has ever returned money. If you look at AI, the technology is like working and getting to the world right now. With everybody talking about...