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The a16z Show, page 7
by Andreessen Horowitz · English
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 details and to sign up for our newsletters and other content as well!
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How Radiant and Heron Are Rethinking Power Generation and DeliveryThe episode argues that the U.S. electricity “grid is breaking” because demand is rising faster than transmission and distribution can deliver power.31 Mar 2026 · 49 min · 26 chapters
Marc Andreessen on Evaluating Founders and AI's Consumer SurplusHow venture investors should evaluate founders (IQ + courage + drive), why “learning from mistakes” can trap VCs via the scalded stove phenomenon, and how AI is shifting economic value and…30 Mar 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 40 chapters
The SpaceX and Tesla Playbook for Hard Tech StartupsThe episode is about how “hard tech” startups can borrow the SpaceX/Tesla operating playbook to build and ship complex physical products faster.27 Mar 2026 · 51 min · 28 chapters
Security, Resilience, and the Future of Mobile InfrastructureThe episode explains the Salt Typhoon threat to U.S. mobile networks and argues for “clean install” telco architectures that assume hostile infrastructure, plus how the U.S.26 Mar 2026 · 41 min · 21 chapters
Submarines and the Future of Defense ManufacturingRebuilding US submarine defense manufacturing capacity for stealth missions and nuclear deterrence, using software-driven advanced factories to solve a “people” and productivity shortfall (not a…25 Mar 2026 · 24 min · 15 chapters
The Missing Power Layer of Modern WarfareIn this episode, Erin Price-Wright engages with Adam Warmoth, CEO of Chariot Defense, and Alex Miller, CTO of the U.S. Army, to discuss the critical power challenges facing modern military operations.24 Mar 2026 · 51 min · 23 chapters
Why Every Satellite Needs Earth | Northwood CEO on a16zWhy Every Satellite Needs Earth23 Mar 2026 · 41 min · 21 chapters
Inside Palantir: Building Software That Matters with Shyam SankarIn this episode, Shyam Sankar, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Palantir Technologies, engages in a deep discussion about his new book *Mobilize*, his experiences in the U.S.20 Mar 2026 · 55 min · 29 chapters
AI Just Gave You Superpowers — Now What?This episode features a discussion on the implications of AI advancements based on Christian Catalini's paper "Some Simple Economics of AGI." Catalini, along with Eddy Lazzarin and Robert Hackett,…19 Mar 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 34 chapters
AI, Supply Chains, and the Future of Economic PowerJacob Helberg, Undersecretary of State for Economic Affairs18 Mar 2026 · 37 min · 17 chapters
What's Missing Between LLMs and AGI - Vishal Misra & Martin CasadoIn this episode, Vishal Misra returns to discuss his groundbreaking research on Large Language Models (LLMs) and the essential components needed to achieve Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).17 Mar 2026 · 48 min · 19 chapters
AI Startups vs. Big Chatbots — With Olivia MooreIn this episode of the a16z Podcast, originally aired on the Big Technology Podcast, Olivia Moore discusses the competitive landscape between AI startups and major players like ChatGPT, Claude, and…16 Mar 2026 · 57 min · 29 chapters
Marc Andreessen on the Mindset of Great Founders — with David SenraIn this episode of the a16z Podcast, Marc Andreessen speaks with David Senra about the characteristics and mindsets of exceptional founders.15 Mar 2026 · 1 h 49 min · 50 chapters
Emil Michael: Iran, Anthropic and the Future of AI at the PentagonDiscusses tech and culture trends, featuring industry experts and business leaders.13 Mar 2026 · 28 min · 11 chapters
Palantir CEO Alex Karp on the Zero-Sum AI RaceThe a16z Podcast features a compelling conversation with Alex Karp, co-founder and CEO of Palantir, recorded during the American Dynamism Summit in Washington, D.C.12 Mar 2026 · 33 min · 13 chapters
What It Takes to Clear a Million Crimes a Year with Flock Safety's CEOIn this episode of the a16z Podcast, hosted by Erik Torenberg, Garrett Langley, CEO of Flock Safety, discusses the evolution of his company from its inception after a personal incident to becoming a…11 Mar 2026 · 1 h 47 min · 41 chapters
The Top 100 Gen AI Consumer AppsIn this episode of the a16z Podcast, Anish Acharya talks with Olivia Moore about the latest report on the Top 100 AI Consumer Apps.10 Mar 2026 · 41 min · 23 chapters
Andrew Huberman: Peptides, Sleep Tech, and the End of ObesityPeptides, Sleep Tech, and the End of Obesity9 Mar 2026 · 52 min · 31 chapters
Atlassian CEO on the SaaS Apocalypse, AI Agents & What Comes NextIn this episode, hosts Alex Rampell and Erik Torenberg engage in a discussion with Mike Cannon-Brookes, co-founder and CEO of Atlassian.6 Mar 2026 · 55 min · 22 chapters
Ben Thompson: Anthropic, the Pentagon, and the Limits of Private PowerIn this episode, John Coogan and Jordi Hays talk with Ben Thompson, founder of Stratechery, regarding his essay "Anthropic and Alignment." The discussion centers on the recent tensions between AI…5 Mar 2026 · 37 min · 23 chapters
Ambience CEO Nikhil Buduma on AI in Clinical WorkflowsCEO and Co-founder of Ambience Healthcare4 Mar 2026 · 49 min · 23 chapters
Ben Horowitz On What Makes a Great FounderIn this episode, Brian Halligan of Sequoia Capital interviews Ben Horowitz of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) on the nuances that distinguish great founder CEOs from their peers.3 Mar 2026 · 51 min · 19 chapters
Chris Dixon: From Quant Trading to Building a16z CryptoChris Dixon, General Partner at a16z2 Mar 2026 · 1 h · 21 chapters
a16z's New Media PlaybookIn this episode of the a16z Podcast, Erik Torenberg, Ben Horowitz, and Marc Andreessen discuss the significant transformations in the media landscape and a16z's new media strategy.27 Feb 2026 · 48 min · 23 chapters