a16z Podcast

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The a16z Podcast 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 podcast 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 details and to sign up for our newsletters and other content as well!

  1. 1D AGO

    Monopolies vs Oligopolies in AI

    In this interview from the 20VC podcast, Martin Casado (a16z General Partner) joins Harry Stebbings to unpack the state of AI, the rise of coding models, the future of open vs. closed source, and how value is shifting across the stack. Martin offers a candid view of the opportunities and dangers shaping AI and venture capital today.   Resources:  Find Martin on X: https://x.com/martin_casado Find Harry on X: https://x.com/harrystebbings More about 20VC: Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@20VC Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3j2KMcZTtgTNBKwtZBMHvl?si=85bc9196860e4466&nd=1&dlsi=d1dbbc6a0d7c4408 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-twenty-minute-vc-20vc-venture-capital-startup/id958230465 Visit their Website: https://www.20vc.com Subscribe to their Newsletter: https://www.thetwentyminutevc.com/ Follow 20VC on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/20vchq/# Follow 20VC on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@20vc_tok   Stay Updated:  Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16z Find a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16z Find a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/ Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

    1h 17m
  2. The Top 100 Most Used AI Apps in 2025

    2D AGO

    The Top 100 Most Used AI Apps in 2025

    What are real consumers actually doing with AI today? In this episode, a16z consumer investors Olivia Moore and Justine Moore break down the fifth edition of our Consumer AI 100, a biannual ranking of the most used AI-native web and mobile products across the globe.   Timecodes:   0:00 Introduction 1:45 New Companies & Trends 3:32 Companionship & Creative Tools 4:20 Big Tech on the List: Google’s Impact 6:24 Chinese AI Companies & Global Trends 10:19 Vibecoding: A New Trend 13:40 AI All-Stars: Consistent Top Performers 15:30 Network Effects & Product Experience 17:20 Enterprise Adoption & Prosumer Growth 19:40 Biggest Takeaways 21:09 Grok's debut 22:56 Future predictions 25:14 Closing & Audience Engagement   Resources: Read more about the Top Gen 100: http://a16z.com/100-gen-ai-apps-5/ Find Olivia on X: https://x.com/omooretweets Find Justine on X: https://x.com/venturetwins   Stay Updated:  Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16z Find a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16z Find a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/ Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

    26 min
  3. Aaron Levie and Steven Sinofsky on the AI-Worker Future

    4D AGO

    Aaron Levie and Steven Sinofsky on the AI-Worker Future

    What exactly is an AI agent, and how will agents change the way we work? In this episode, a16z general partners Erik Torenberg and Martin Casado sit down with Aaron Levie (CEO, Box) and Steven Sinofsky (a16z board partner; former Microsoft exec) to unpack one of the hottest debates in AI right now. They cover: Competing definitions of an “agent,” from background tasks to autonomous internsWhy today’s agents look less like a single AGI and more like networks of specialized sub-agentsThe technical challenges of long-running, self-improving systemsHow agent-driven workflows could reshape coding, productivity, and enterprise softwareWhat history — from the early PC era to the rise of the internet — tells us about platform shifts like this oneThe conversation moves from deep technical questions to big-picture implications for founders, enterprises, and the future of work.   Timecodes:  0:00 Introduction: The Evolution of AI Agents 0:36 Defining Agency and Autonomy 1:54 Long-Running Agents and Feedback Loops 4:49 Specialization and Task Division in AI 6:20 Human-AI Collaboration and Productivity 6:59 Anthropomorphizing AI and Economic Impact 9:10 Predictions, Progress, and Platform Shifts 11:31 Recursive Self-Improvement and Technical Challenges 13:20 Hallucinations, Verification, and Expert Productivity 16:20 The Role of Experts and Tool Adoption 22:14 Changing Workflows: Agents Reshaping Work Patterns 45:55 Division of Labor, Specialization, and New Roles 48:47 Verticalization, Applied AI, and the Future of Agents 54:44 Platform Competition and the Application Layer 55:29 Closing Thoughts and Takeaways    Resources:  Find Aaron on X: https://x.com/levie Find Martin on X: https://x.com/martin_casado Find Steven on X: https://x.com/stevesi   Stay Updated:  Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16z Find a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16z Find a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/ Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

    56 min

  4. 6D AGO

    Ben Horowitz on How a16z Was Built

    Erik Torenberg sits down with Ben Horowitz, Cofounder of a16z, for a candid conversation on venture capital, leadership, and the future of innovation. Recorded live at a16z’s Menlo Park offices in 2023, Ben shares practical wisdom and hard-earned lessons on navigating market cycles, building resilient companies, and why culture is a lasting competitive edge. Timecodes:  0:00 Introduction  0:49 Building a Lasting Venture Firm 1:57 Product vs. Investor-Driven Firms 5:17 Evolution of Andreessen Horowitz 8:43 Fund Sizing & Market Opportunity 11:38 Recruiting & Culture at a16z 13:58 Supporting Founders & Firm Mission 14:39 Governance & Firm Structure 17:15 The Future of Venture Capital 20:26 Riding Trends: AI, Web3, and Beyond 27:06 Regulation, Open Source, and Innovation 29:22 LPs, Macro, and Long-Term Strategy 33:25 Advice for the Next Generation 37:15 Tech Optimism & Societal Impact 42:33 Closing Thoughts & Outro   Resources:  Find Ben on X:  https://x.com/bhorowitz Subscribe to Turpentine VC: link.chtbl.com/TurpentineVC   Stay Updated:  Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16z Find a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16z Find a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/ Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

    44 min
  5. AI and Accelerationism with Marc Andreessen

    AUG 22

    AI and Accelerationism with Marc Andreessen

    Marc Andreessen, cofounder Andreessen Horowitz, joins the Hermitix podcast for a conversation on AI, accelerationism, energy, and the future. From the thermodynamic roots of effective accelerationism (E/acc) to the cultural cycles of optimism and fear around new technologies, Marc shares why AI is best understood as code, how nuclear debates mirror today’s AI concerns, and what these shifts mean for society and progress.   Timecodes: 0:00 Introduction  0:51 Podcast Overview & Guest Introduction 1:45 Marc Andreessen’s Background 3:30 Technology’s Role in Society 4:44 The Hermitix Question: Influential Thinkers 8:19 AI: Past, Present, and Future 10:57 Superconductors and Technological Breakthroughs 15:53 Optimism, Pessimism, and Stagnation in Technology 22:54 Fear of Technology and Social Order 29:49 Nuclear Power: Promise and Controversy 34:53 AI Regulation and Societal Impact 41:16 Effective Accelerationism Explained 47:19 Thermodynamics, Life, and Human Progress 53:07 Learned Helplessness and the Role of Elites 1:01:08 The Future: 10–50 Years and Beyond   Resources: Marc on X:   https://x.com/pmarca Marc’s Substack: https://pmarca.substack.com/ Become part of the Hermitix community: On X: https://x.com/Hermitixpodcast Support: http://patreon.com/hermitix Find James on X: https://x.com/meta_nomad   Stay Updated:  Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16z Find a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16z Find a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/ Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

    1h 9m
  6. Can AI Fix Housing and Healthcare Affordability?

    AUG 21

    Can AI Fix Housing and Healthcare Affordability?

    Housing and healthcare make up nearly half of household spending, yet both sectors are riddled with inefficiency and rising costs. In this episode, Erik Torenberg is joined by a16z Growth partner Alex Immerman and Minna Song and Tony Stoyanov, cofounders of EliseAI, to discuss why they’re tackling these critical industries and how AI can transform everything from leasing and maintenance to patient scheduling and compliance. The conversation covers: Why the U.S. is 5 million housing units short — and how technology can help unlock existing supplyHow automation can cut waste, reduce labor costs, and improve affordabilityWhat fully autonomous buildings might look like, and how that model could extend to healthcareThis is about the costs that touch every household, and the role AI might play in finally bringing them down. Timecodes:  0:00 Introduction  0:28 Why Housing and Healthcare? 1:17 Technology’s Role in Housing 3:39 Housing Affordability & Supply Challenges 5:42 Regulatory and Capital Barriers 8:30 Improving Efficiency in Real Estate 13:05 Automation and the Future of Property Management 18:28 The Human Role in an AI-Driven Industry 20:35 Financial Engineering & Data Bottlenecks 21:51 The Future of Housing: Robotics, Mobility, and Flexibility 25:29 R&D and Technology Adoption in Real Estate 27:09 Addressing Criticisms of PropTech 29:24 Maintenance, Repairs, and AI Solutions 31:44 Expanding from Housing to Healthcare 32:38 Parallels Between Housing and Healthcare 36:41 The Future of Healthcare Operations 39:09 Lessons Learned & Ultimate Vision for EliseAI 40:55 Closing Thought Resources:  Link to blog: https://a16z.com/announcement/investing-in-eliseai/ Find Minna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/minna-song/ Find Tony on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stoyan-tony-stoyanov-07690a53 FInd Alex on X: https://x.com/aleximm   Stay Updated:  Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16z Find a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16z Find a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/ Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

    39 min
  7. Oren Cass & Noah Smith Debate the True Impact of Tariffs

    AUG 20

    Oren Cass & Noah Smith Debate the True Impact of Tariffs

    Do tariffs help rebuild American manufacturing or hold it back?  In this episode, American Compass founder and chief economist Oren Cass sits down with commentator and author Noah Smith and a16z General Partner Erik Torenberg for a lively debate on the future of U.S. industry.  They discuss the case for tariff-driven re-industrialization versus free-market approaches, the role of allies in trade policy, and what the numbers really show about manufacturing jobs, investment, and output. Along the way, they challenge each other’s assumptions and explore what it would take to actually bring more production back to American soil.   Timecodes: 0:00 Introduction & Framing the Debate 1:27 Oren Cass: Economic Philosophy & American Compass 4:02 Manufacturing, Family, and Community 5:00 Free Trade, Comparative Advantage, and Policy 8:30 Tariffs: US vs. China and Historical Context 9:30 Do Tariffs Help US Manufacturing? 15:00 Data, Indicators, and Economic Predictions 22:00 Theory, History, and the Role of Economics 28:00 Trade Deficits, Scale, and Global Competition 38:00 Negotiation, Game Theory, and Policy Tools 46:00 Trade Deficits, Scale, and Global Competition 1:03:23 Negotiating with Allies and the Limits of Tariff Threats   Resources:  Find Oren on X: https://https://x.com/oren_cass American Compass: https://americancompass.org/ Find Noah on X: https://x.com/noahpinion Subscribe to Noah’s Substack: https://www.noahpinion.blog/   Stay Updated:  Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16z Find a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16z Find a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/ Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

    1h 13m
  8. Dylan Patel: GPT-5, NVIDIA, Intel, Meta, Apple

    AUG 18

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

    The AI hardware race is heating up, and NVIDIA is still far ahead. What will it take to close the gap? In this episode, Dylan Patel (Founder & CEO, SemiAnalysis) joins Erin Price-Wright (General Partner, a16z), Guido Appenzeller (Partner, a16z), and host Erik Torenberg to break down the state of AI chips, data centers, and infrastructure strategy. We discuss: Why simply copying NVIDIA won’t work, and what it takes to beat themHow custom silicon from Google, Amazon, and Meta could reshape the marketThe economics of AI model launches and the shift toward cost efficiencyInfrastructure bottlenecks: power, cooling, and the global supply chainThe rise of AI silicon startups and the challenges they faceExport controls, China’s AI ambitions, and geopolitics in the chip raceBig tech’s next moves: advice for leaders like Jensen Huang, Sundar Pichai, Mark Zuckerberg, and Elon MuskResources:  Find Dylan on X: https://x.com/dylan522p Find Erin on X: https://x.com/espricewright Find Guido on X: https://x.com/appenz Learn more about SemiAnalysis: https://semianalysis.com/dylan-patel/ Stay Updated:  Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16z Find a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16z Find a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/ Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

    1h 5m
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The a16z Podcast 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 podcast 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 details and to sign up for our newsletters and other content as well!

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    a16z
  • Creator
    Andreessen Horowitz
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2025
  • Episodes
    907
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