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a16z Podcast

a16z Podcast

14 episodes

The Future of Drone Warfare

The discussion focuses on the strategic importance of AI-driven drones in modern warfare, emphasizing the need for the U.S. to enhance its drone manufacturing and autonomy capabilities to maintain military dominance.

How to Build with the Department of Defense

The discussion focuses on modernizing the Department of Defense's procurement processes to integrate innovative technologies and improve efficiency.

Creativity vs Control: Where AI Fits in the Creative Toolbox

The discussion explores the evolving role of AI in creative industries, emphasizing the shift from skill to taste as a differentiator and the potential of AI to enhance creative workflows.

The Critical Technology in Finding Critical Materials

The discussion focuses on the critical role of mining in supporting the green revolution and the use of AI and data to improve mineral exploration.

DeepSeek: America’s Sputnik Moment for AI?

DeepSeek's release by a Chinese hedge fund highlights the potential of open-source AI models and challenges existing AI policies.

Ben Horowitz Sharing History with Dr. Clarence Jones, MLK's Speechwriter

Dr. Clarence B. Jones reflects on his experiences with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., emphasizing the importance of judging individuals by their character rather than race.

How AI Is Changing Warfare with Brian Schimpf, CEO of Anduril

The American defense industry is evolving with new companies like Anduril disrupting traditional models through innovative technologies and AI applications.

RIP to RPA: How AI Makes Operations Work

The discussion focuses on the transition from traditional robotic process automation (RPA) to intelligent automation powered by AI, highlighting its potential to handle complex, unstructured tasks.

Marc Andreessen: Can Tech Finally Fix Healthcare?

The discussion explores the challenges and opportunities in transforming the healthcare industry through technology, particularly AI, emphasizing the need for innovation to improve efficiency and outcomes.

Building Substack: Reinventing Media Through the Inbox

The discussion explores the origins and growth of Substack, emphasizing its mission to empower creators with direct audience connections and monetization opportunities.

Crypto Trends for 2025: Stablecoins, App Stores, UX, and More

The discussion focuses on A16Z Crypto's 14 big ideas for 2025, highlighting innovations like stablecoins, crypto app stores, and infrastructure reuse.

Super Staffing Healthcare, Codifying Compliance, & Scaling Services

The discussion focuses on the transformative potential of AI in healthcare and compliance, highlighting the concept of 'super staffing' to address clinician shortages and the use of AI to streamline compliance processes.

The Race for AI—Search, National Infrastructure, & On-Device AI

The video discusses the evolving landscape of AI, focusing on the impact of generative AI models on search engines and the strategic importance of AI infrastructure for nations.

Scaling Shopify: Tobias Lütke and Ben Horowitz on Building a Global Giant

Shopify's evolution and future in e-commerce, technology, and corporate culture.