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The a16z Show

Andreessen Horowitz
Higher Education
Student Experience
Student Debt
University Crisis
Artificial Intelligence
Technology In Law Enforcement
Accreditation
Public Policy
DEI
Grade Inflation
American Universities
Video Intelligence
Public Safety
Crime Solving
Surveillance Technology
Tuition Inflation
Maritime Exploration
Q-Star
Glp-1s
Health Insurance

The a16z Show discusses tech and culture trends, news, and the future – especially as ‘software eats the world’. It features industry experts, business leaders, and other interesting thinkers and voices from around the world. This show is produced by Andreessen Horowitz (aka “a16z”), a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm. Multiple episodes are released every week; visit a16z.com for more det... more

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Latest Episodes

Recorded live at our Founders Summit, a16z general partner Chris Dixon speaks with Palmer Luckey, founder of Anduril and Oculus VR. They talk about what it takes to build hardware at scale, where the biggest technological bottlenecks are today, and w... more

a16z general partner David Haber spoke with Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon and a16z cofounder Ben Horowitz on the current macro environment, enterprise AI adoption, and crypto and AI policy. Solomon describes what he calls the "sweetest spot" he's s... more

Netlify's CEO, Matt Biilmann, reveals a seismic shift nobody saw coming: 16,000 daily signups—five times last year's rate—and 96% aren't coming from AI coding tools. They're everyday people accidentally building React apps through ChatGPT, then disco... more

Recently, Marc Andreessen joined Lenny Rachitsky on Lenny's Podcast. They talked about why 2025 may be the most significant year in tech history, how AI is reshaping the future of product managers, designers, and engineers, and what founders need to ... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Biilmann
CEO and founder of Netlify, creator of Jamstack, architect of the web
Netlify
Episode: “Anyone Can Code Now” - Netlify CEO Talks AI Agents
Nikhil Krishnan
Founder of Out-of-Pocket
Episode: Healthcare 2026: AI Doctors, GLP-1s, and Insurance Defection
Simon Mo
Co-founder of Inferact and lead contributor on VLLM open-source project
Inferact
Episode: Inferact: Building the Infrastructure That Runs Modern AI
Woosuk Kwon
Co-founder of Inferact and lead contributor on VLLM open-source project
Inferact
Episode: Inferact: Building the Infrastructure That Runs Modern AI
Omar Khattab
Assistant professor at MIT and creator of DSPy
MIT
Episode: How Foundation Models Evolved: A PhD Journey Through AI's Breakthrough Era
Alex Rampell
General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, leading their apps fund.
Andreessen Horowitz
Episode: Alex Rampell on Venture at Scale and Founder Incentives
Ian Livingstone
Co-founder and CEO of Keycard
Keycard
Episode: Keycard: 2026 is the Year of Agents
Dylan Field
Co-founder and CEO of Figma
Figma
Episode: Figma’s Dylan Field on the Future of Design
David George
General partner at Andreessen Horowitz leading the firm's growth investing.
Andreessen Horowitz
Episode: Do Revenue and Margins Still Matter in AI?

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Matt Bornstein
Host of the a16z Podcast, known for engaging discussions on technology and business trends.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 2.3k ratings
  • Great insight but painful to listen to

    Please breath and slow down

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    Tommpy126399
    United Kingdom11 days ago
  • Big Beautiful & Based

    That new intro/outro on the Techno Optimist Manifesto episode had deez kneez bendin @1x. More please. Also, can the intro/outro be tuned to sound good @3x as well? Thanks & keep it coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The2986
    United Statesa month ago
  • What's up with the music behind the voice. Who thought this was a great idea?

    Podcast Addict
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    a month ago
  • What's up with the music behind the voice. Who thought this was a great idea?

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    fwindolf
    a month ago
  • Usually a real gift

    The shows oscillate between fantastic and tediously chatty depending on the guest. They can get great guests though, so always worth a try!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Roxtoxroxrox
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions with industry leaders and the depth of knowledge shared on technology trends.
Some express frustration about a perceived shift towards political commentary, feeling it detracts from the central focus on technology and business.
Overall, feedback indicates a strong interest in the evolving landscape of technology, though the commentary style and focus can vary episode to episode.

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Marc Andreessen on Why This Is the Most Important Moment in Tech History
Q: How do you see the future of product managers, engineers, and designers?
There's a Mexican standoff happening between those three roles, as AI now enables everyone to think they can perform each other's tasks. The talented people in any of those roles can become super powered and good at all three through AI.
Marc Andreessen on Why This Is the Most Important Moment in Tech History
Q: What do you think isn't being priced in yet in terms of the impact AI is going to have?
The technology feels like it's moving fast and it's going to be working really well. However, many people think AI just sweeps the world and changes everything, but that's based on an incomplete understanding of the world.
Marc Andreessen on Why This Is the Most Important Moment in Tech History
Q: How big of a deal is the moment in time that we're living through right now?
This is a very, very historic time. I think 2025 was maybe the most interesting year in my entire career and probably life, and I expect 2026 to exceed that.
“Anyone Can Code Now” - Netlify CEO Talks AI Agents
Q: How do you think about the agent experience?
AX captures how both humans and AI agents interact with products, emphasizing the need for documentation tailored to both.
How Mintlify Is Rebuilding Documentation for Coding Agents
Q: What has been the biggest challenges you've faced while building Mintlify?
The biggest challenges include navigating the fast changes in developer expectations and ensuring documentation remains up-to-date despite the rapid evolution of software.

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Content covers a wide range of topics revolving around technology, business, and entrepreneurship, with an emphasis on how software influences the future of various industries. Frequent discussions feature industry experts and thought leaders, delving into current trends, innovations, and the impact of technology on society and the economy. Noteworthy episodes address pioneering AI models and their implications, the fast-evolving landscape of consumer tech, and critical analyses of venture capital dynamics, providing a rich array of insights that appeal to professionals and enthusiasts within the tech community as well as general listeners interested in the interplay between technology and cultural trends.

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Recent guests on The a16z Show include:

1. Matt Biilmann
2. Nikhil Krishnan
3. Simon Mo
4. Woosuk Kwon
5. Omar Khattab
6. Alex Rampell
7. Ian Livingstone
8. Dylan Field

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