The a16z Show

Episodes

• Chris Dixon on How to Build Networks, Movements, and AI-Native Products

  Sep 10, 2025

  Understanding exponential forces like Moore's Law is essential for entrepreneurs and investors to predict growth and strategies in tech.

• Mark Cuban on the NBA, Cost Plus Drugs, and How to Fix Politics

  Sep 9, 2025

  Engaging in debates and discussions with differing opinions sharpens critical thinking and decision-making.

• The Little Tech Agenda for AI

  Sep 8, 2025

  AI regulations should prioritize protecting consumers from harmful use, rather than restricting the development of AI technologies.

• Building APIs for Developers and AI Agents

  Sep 6, 2025

  APIs are foundational in modern software, facilitating essential connections between different services.

• How to Be Free: Shaka Senghor, Oprah Winfrey, Ben Horowitz

  Sep 5, 2025

  True freedom begins with self-awareness and understanding personal narratives that constrain us.

• Is Non-Consensus Investing Overrated?

  Sep 4, 2025

  Consensus investing is fraught with dangers, yet being entirely unaware of market consensus can lead to poor investment choices.

• Jack Altman & Martin Casado on the Future of VC

  Sep 3, 2025

  Media presence is becoming increasingly crucial for venture capitalists to effectively support their portfolio companies.

• Chris Best of Substack on the Future of Media

  Sep 2, 2025

  Attention is the scarcest resource, making quality content more valuable.

• Katherine Boyle on Shawn Ryan

  Aug 30, 2025

  Venture capital can play a crucial role in rebuilding America's defense industrial base.

• Monopolies vs Oligopolies in AI

  Aug 28, 2025

  The current AI investment landscape is characterized by rapid innovation and high stakes, emphasizing the importance of playing the game despite risks.

• The Top 100 Most Used AI Apps in 2025

  Aug 27, 2025

  The Consumer AI Top 100 list reflects actual user engagement with AI products rather than just revenue.

• Aaron Levie and Steven Sinofsky on the AI-Worker Future

  Aug 25, 2025

  AI agents are evolving to become more autonomous, capable of executing real work with minimal human intervention.

• Ben Horowitz on How a16z Was Built

  Aug 23, 2025

  Strong culture and adaptable leadership are crucial for the longevity of venture capital firms.

• AI and Accelerationism with Marc Andreessen

  Aug 22, 2025

  Accelerationism emphasizes the importance of embracing technological progress and innovation for societal advancement.

• Can AI Fix Housing and Healthcare Affordability?

  Aug 21, 2025

  The U.S. is significantly short of housing units, necessitating urgent technological solutions.

• Oren Cass & Noah Smith Debate the True Impact of Tariffs

  Aug 20, 2025

  The discussion centers around the effectiveness of tariffs as a means of reshaping American manufacturing and its complexities.

• Dylan Patel: GPT-5, NVIDIA, Intel, Meta, Apple

  Aug 18, 2025

  To compete with NVIDIA, companies must innovate significantly rather than just replicate existing models.

• Google DeepMind Lead Researchers on Genie 3 & the Future of World-Building

  Aug 16, 2025

  Genie 3 represents a leap forward in real-time interactive world generation, capable of creating immersive environments from text.

• The State of American AI Policy: From ‘Pause AI’ to ‘Build’

  Aug 15, 2025

  The shift in AI policy from regulation-focused to innovation-driven represents a significant cultural change in how technology is perceived by policymakers.

• H20s to China + 15% with Chris Miller and Lennart Heim

  Aug 14, 2025

  The H20 chip was designed in response to export controls and aimed to maximize performance without breaching regulatory limits.