The Ben & Marc Show Marc Andreessen, Ben Horowitz
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Andreessen Horowitz ("a16z") co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz explore everything from science to business to culture, all through the lens of technology.
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Building Startups: Major Shifts in Tech & Culture
In this latest episode, Ben and Marc discuss startup building in the post-COVID world. They delve into the biggest technological and cultural disruptions of the past four years, the major problems facing American cities (including crime and a commercial real estate crisis), and even question the future of our 40-hour work week.
why the political interests of "Big Tech" conflict with a positive technological future, the necessity of decentralized AI, and the critical juncture at which American innovation currently stands. -
Politics & the Future of Tech
In their latest episode, Ben and Marc tackle Washington D.C. and tech regulation, delving into why the political interests of "Big Tech" conflict with a positive technological future, the necessity of decentralized AI, and the critical juncture at which American innovation currently stands.
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Future of Crypto, Blockchain & Web3 w/ Chris Dixon
Marc and Ben are joined by a16z General Partner Chris Dixon to discuss his recent NY Times bestselling book “Read Write Own”, as well as the future of crypto, blockchain and Web3.
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Higher Education Crisis: Ask Us Anything!
In this latest episode - the final in a three part series on the current crisis in higher education - Marc and Ben answer your questions from X (formerly Twitter).
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Fixing Higher Education & New Startup Opportunities
Ben and Marc delve into actions that existing institutions can take to improve their current and future situations, including exploring new methods for talent recruitment, providing a more individualized education experience for students, and reducing administrative bloat. They also apply an entrepreneurial lens to each university function, revealing new startup opportunities.
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Crisis in Higher Ed & Why Universities Still Matter
Marc and Ben take a “structural” look at higher education, diving deep into the twelve functions of the modern university, as well as unpack the numerous challenges facing universities today.
Customer Reviews
Great learnings
It’s a gift to be able to listen to some of the smartest people in tech investing discuss important issues using a very objective lens. I look at things differently after listening to Marc and Ben discuss a topic.
Required listening
Excellent discussion! Should be required listening for every university trustee, administrator and member of Congress.
Loving the episode
Great podcast so far. Would have like to see that AI Hollywood conversation with some producers and studio heads for a better conversation