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The Ben & Marc Show Podcast

Andreessen Horowitz ("a16z") co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz explore everything from science to business to culture, all through the lens of technology.

  1. The Little Tech Agenda: Biden vs. Trump

    16 JUL

    The Little Tech Agenda: Biden vs. Trump

    In a one-on-one conversation, Ben and Marc compare the policies of Donald Trump and Joe Biden regarding Little Tech, explore the potential futures for blockchain, crypto, and AI, and examine how tax policies could shape the future of startups and venture capital. They also address the recent assassination attempt on President Trump and reveal which candidate they’ll be supporting in the upcoming election. Enjoy!

    1h 25m
  2. Marc Andreessen on Building Netscape & the Birth of the Browser

    28 JUN

    Marc Andreessen on Building Netscape & the Birth of the Browser

    In this special episode, Marc and Ben dive deep into the REAL story behind the creation of Netscape—a web browser co-created by Marc that revolutionized the internet and changed the world. As Ben notes at the top, until today, this story has never been fully told either in its entirety or accurately. The two discuss Marc's early life and how it shaped his journey into technology, the pivotal moments at the University of Illinois that led to the development of Mosaic (a renegade browser that Marc developed as an undergrad), and the fierce competition and legal battles that ensued as Netscape rose to prominence. Ben and Marc also reflect on the lessons learned that still resonate in today's tech landscape (especially with AI).

    1h 45m
  3. The Future of the American Dream

    20 MAY

    The Future of the American Dream

    In this latest episode, Marc and Ben do a deep dive on the notion of the American Dream. From the material aspects of home ownership, education, and healthcare, to the intangible aspects of community and self-actualization, Ben and Marc explore what it truly means to be American today. They also examine the numerous challenges our nation now faces, as well as reveal how technology will soon revolutionize American life and culture in unprecedented ways.

    59 min
  4. AI, Robotics & the Future of Manufacturing

    16 MAY

    AI, Robotics & the Future of Manufacturing

    In this latest episode on the State of AI, Ben and Marc explore the potential for emerging chip startups, the incorporation of AI in robotics, and what America needs to do to regain its position as world's leading manufacturer.

    1h 15m
  5. Build Your Startup With AI

    9 MAY

    Build Your Startup With AI

    In this latest episode on the State of AI, Ben and Marc discuss how small AI startups can compete with Big Tech’s massive compute and data scale advantages, reveal why data is overrated as a sellable asset, and unpack all the ways the AI boom compares to the internet boom.

    1h 15m
  6. Startup Building: Challenges & Opportunities

    1 MAY

    Startup Building: Challenges & Opportunities

    In this latest episode on company building in the post-Covid world, Ben and Marc discuss how startups can think differently about organizational design and talent deployment, unpack the lore around layoffs, and even tackle the future of customer service. They also reveal some unexpected benefits of nicotine and Ozempic.

    1h 16m
  7. Building Startups: Major Shifts in Tech & Culture

    24 APR

    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.

    1h 14m
  8. Politics & the Future of Tech

    3 APR

    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.

    1h 46m
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About

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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  • Creator
    Marc Andreessen, Ben Horowitz
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 The Ben and Marc Show
  • Show Website
    The Ben & Marc Show

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