a16z Podcast

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  • 31 minutes 55 seconds
    Apple’s Big Reveals, OpenAI’s Multi-Step Models, and Firefly Does Video

    This week in consumer tech: Apple’s big reveals, OpenAI’s multi-step reasoning, and Adobe Firefly’s video model.

    Olivia Moore and Justine Moore, Partners on the a16z Consumer team, break down the latest announcements and how these product launches will shape the tech ecosystem, transform AI-powered experiences, and impact startups competing for attention in a fast-moving market.

     

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    14 September 2024, 4:17 pm
  • 37 minutes 40 seconds
    Grand Challenges in Healthcare AI

    Vijay Pande, founding general partner, and Julie Yoo, general partner at a16z Bio + Health, come together to discuss the grand challenges facing healthcare AI today.

    The talk through the implications of AI integration in healthcare workflows, AI as a potential catalyst for value-based care, and the opportunity for innovation in clinical trials. They also talk about the AI startup they each wish would walk through the door. 

     

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    Find Vijay on Twitter: https://x.com/vijaypande

    FInd Julie on Twitter: https://x.com/julesyoo

    Listen to more episode from Raising Health: https://a16z.com/podcasts/raising-health/

     

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    7 September 2024, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 35 minutes
    Governing democracy, the internet, and boardrooms

    with @NoahRFeldman, @ahall_research, @rhhackett

    Welcome to web3 with a16z. I'm Robert Hackett and today we have a special episode about governance in many forms — from nation states to corporate boards to internet services and beyond.

    Our special guests are Noah Feldman, constitutional law scholar at Harvard who also architected the Meta oversight board (among many other things); he is also the author of several books. And our other special guest is Andy Hall, professor of political science at Stanford who is an advisor of a16z crypto research — and who also co-authored several papers and posts about web3 as a laboratory for designing and testing new political systems, including new work we'll link to in the shownotes.

    Our hallway style conversation covers technologies and approaches to governance, from constitutions to crypto/ blockchains and DAOs. As such we also discuss content moderation and community standards; best practices for citizens assemblies; courts vs. legislatures; and much more where governance comes up. 

    Throughout, we reference the history and evolution of democracy — from Ancient Greece to the present day — as well as examples of governance from big companies like Meta, to startups like Anthropic.

    Resources for references in this episode:

    A selection of recent posts and papers by Andrew Hall:

    As a reminder: none of the following should be taken as tax, business, legal, or investment advice. See a16zcrypto.com/disclosures for more important information, including a link to a list of our investments.

    2 September 2024, 10:00 am
  • 41 minutes 4 seconds
    It’s Time to Build in Healthcare

    Half of prescribed medications are never taken, and 88% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy. Despite spending 20% of our GDP on healthcare—twice that of any other developed nation—our outcomes still lag behind.

    In this episode, we explore why technologists must step into the healthcare ring. Solving medicine isn’t enough; we need to make healthcare a consumer-focused industry. a16z’s Vijay Pandey and Daisy Wolf discuss the rise of tech founders in healthcare, the potential of AI to transform patient care, and how this shift could lead to the next trillion-dollar company.

    Can tech truly disrupt this complex, regulated industry?

     

    Resources: 

    Read the article ‘It’s Time to Build in Healthcare’: https://a16z.com/hey-tech-its-time-to-build-in-healthcare/

    Find Vijay on Twitter: https://x.com/vijaypande

    Find Daisy on Twitter: https://x.com/daisydwolf

     

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    28 August 2024, 10:00 am
  • 33 minutes 7 seconds
    Latin America: A Tech Powerhouse?

    Latin America is emerging as a tech powerhouse, but it's not a one-size-fits-all market. 

    In this episode, we explore why what works in Argentina won’t necessarily fly in Brazil or Mexico, and how companies are adapting to these unique regional dynamics. Join Dileep Thazhmon, Cofounder and CEO of Jeeves; Santiago Suarez, Cofounder and CEO of Addi; Gabriel Vasquez, a16z investment partner; and Angela Strange, a16z General Partner, as they discuss the future of fintech in LatAm and the unique approach required to succeed in this diverse market.

    ​​Whether you're interested in the nuances of product development, the complexities of scaling across diverse markets, or the future of fintech in Latin America, this episode offers perspectives from industry leaders deeply invested in the region's tech ecosystem who believe the next big tech giants might just come from Latin America.

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    Find Dileep on Twitter: https://x.com/thazhmon

    Find Santiago on Twitter: https://x.com/santiasua

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    24 August 2024, 8:25 pm
  • 22 minutes 22 seconds
    The SSN Breach: What Now?

    In this episode, we cover the recent data breach of nearly 3B records, including a significant number of social security numbers. Joining us to discuss are security experts Joel de la Garza and Naftali Harris. Incredibly enough, Naftali and his team were able to get their hands on the breached dataset and were able to validate the nature of the claims. Listen in as we explore the who, what, when, where, why… but also how a breach of this magnitude happens and what we can do about it.

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    18 August 2024, 11:58 pm
  • 45 minutes 44 seconds
    Building Innovation Hubs: The UK & Beyond

    This episode from Web3 with a16z Crypto, is all about innovation on a global scale, exploring both ecosystem and individual talent levels. We examine what works and what doesn’t, how certain regions evolve into startup hubs and economic powerhouses, and what constitutes entrepreneurial talent. We also discuss the nature of ambition, the journey to finding one’s path, and broader mindsets for navigating risk, reward, and dynamism across various regions, with a particular focus on London and Europe.

    Joining us is Matt Clifford, who played a pivotal role in the London entrepreneurial and tech ecosystem since 2011, is the Chair of Entrepreneur First and the UK’s Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA). Before this episode was recorded, Matt served as the Prime Minister’s representative for the AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park. Recently, he was appointed by the UK Secretary of Science to deliver an “AI Opportunities Action Plan” to the UK government.

    This episode was recorded live from Andreessen Horowitz’s first international office in London. For more on our efforts and additional content, visit a16zcrypto.com/uk.

     

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    14 August 2024, 10:00 am
  • 37 minutes 2 seconds
    The Olympics of Talent: France's Tech Boom

    Once criticized for lacking ambition, French founders are now aiming to create the world’s largest companies. With a thriving ecosystem attracting talent from across Europe and the US, France is becoming a major player on the global stage.

    In this episode, we cover the unique advantages of building startups in France. Roxanne Varza, Director of Station F; Antoine Martin, co-founder of Amo and Zenly; and Brian Kim, a16z consumer partner, discuss the key factors driving this transformation, including infrastructure, community, and government support.

    Discover how international talent, a supportive community, and robust governmental backing are propelling France’s startup scene. This episode is filled with insights into why France is now an exciting place to build a startup.

    Resources:

    Find Roxanne on Twitter: https://x.com/roxannevarza

    Find Antoine on Twitter: https://x.com/an21m

    Find Bryan on Twitter: https://x.com/kirbyman01

    Learn more about Station F: https://stationf.co/

    Learn more about Amo: https://get.amo.co/en

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    9 August 2024, 10:00 am
  • 38 minutes 36 seconds
    Building the World's Most Trusted Driver

    Waymo's autonomous vehicles have driven over 20 million miles on public roads and billions more in simulation.

    In this episode, a16z General Partner David George sits down with Dmitri Dolgov, CTO at Waymo, to discuss the development of self-driving technology. Dmitri provides technical insights into the evolution of hardware and software, the impact of generative AI, and the safety standards that guide Waymo's innovations.

    This footage is from AI Revolution, an event that a16z recently hosted in San Francisco. Watch the full event here:  a16z.com/dmitri-dolgov-waymo-ai

     

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    Find David George on Twitter: https://x.com/DavidGeorge83

    Learn more about Waymo: https://waymo.com/

     

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    5 August 2024, 10:00 am
  • 36 minutes 29 seconds
    From AI to Instant Replay: The Technology Behind the Olympics

    The Olympics features over 11,000 athletes competing in 32 sports, attracting an audience of more than 10 million.

    In this episode, Charlie Ebersol, co-founder of the Alliance of American Football and Infinite Athlete, explores how new innovations like AI and bespoke broadcasting technologies are shaping the future of sports.

    Charlie also reflects on the storytelling legacy of his father, Dick Ebersol, a legendary sports producer who transformed how we experience the Olympics. We discuss the importance of making sports more accessible and engaging through technology that enhances, rather than distracts from, the human stories at the heart of the games.

    Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a sports fan, this episode offers a unique look at the convergence of these two worlds.

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    Find Charlie on Twitter: https://x.com/CharlieEbersol

    Learn more more about Infinite Athlete: https://infiniteathlete.ai/

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    3 August 2024, 4:15 pm
  • 43 minutes 20 seconds
    When AI Meets Art

    On June 27th, the a16z team headed to New York City for the first-ever AI Artist Retreat at their office. This event brought together the builders behind some of the most popular AI creative tools, along with 16 artists, filmmakers, and designers who are exploring the capabilities of AI in their work.

    In this episode, we hear from the innovators pushing the boundaries of AI creativity. Joined by Anish Acharya, General Partner, and Justine Moore, Partner on the Consumer team, we feature insights from:

    • Ammaar Reshi - Head of Design, ElevenLabs
    • Justin Maier - Cofounder & CEO, Civitai
    • Maxfield Hulker - Cofounder & COO, Civitai
    • Diego Rodriguez - Cofounder & CTO, Krea
    • Victor Perez - Cofounder & CEO, Krea
    • Mohammad Norouzi - Cofounder & CEO, Ideogram
    • Hang Chu - Cofounder & CEO, Viggle
    • Conor Durkan - Cofounder, Udio

    These leaders highlight the surprising commonalities between founders and artists, and the interdisciplinary nature of their work. The episode covers the origin stories behind these innovative tools, their viral moments, and their future visions. You'll also hear about the exciting potential for AI in various creative modalities, including image, video, music, 3D, and speech.

    Keep an eye out for more in our series highlighting the founders building groundbreaking foundation models and AI applications for video, audio, photography, animation, and more.

    Learn more and see videos on artists leveraging AI at: 

    a16z.com/aiart

     

    Find Ammaar on Twitter: https://x.com/ammaar

    Learn more about ElevenLabs: https://elevenlabs.io

    Find Justin on Twitter: https://x.com/justmaier

    Find Max on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxfield-hulker-5222aa230/
    Learn more about Civitai: https://civitai.com

    Find Diego on Twitter: https://x.com/asciidiego?lang=en

    Find Victor on Twitter: https://x.com/viccpoes

    Learn more about Krea: https://www.krea.ai/home

    Find Mohammed on Twitter: https://x.com/mo_norouzi

    Learn more about Ideogram: https://ideogram.ai/t/explore

    Find Conor on Twitter: https://x.com/conormdurkan

    Learn more about Udio: https://www.udio.com/home

    Find Hang on Twitter: https://x.com/chuhang1122

    Learn more about Viggle: https://viggle.ai/

     

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    30 July 2024, 4:30 pm
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