How Andreessen Horowitz Disrupted VC & Whatās Coming Next
On this episode of The Ben & Marc Show, a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz dive deep into the unfiltered story behind the founding of Andreessen Horowitzāand how they set out to reinvent venture capital itself.Ā Ā For the first time, Marc and Ben walk through the origins, strategy, and philosophy behind building a world-class venture capital firm designed for the futureānot just the next fund. They reveal how they broke industry norms with a bold brand, a full-stack support model, and a long-term commitment to backing exceptional buildersāanchored in the radical idea that founders deserved real support, not just checks.Ā Ā Joining them to guide the conversation is Erik TorenbergāAndreessen Horowitzās newest General Partnerāwho makes his Ben & Marc Show moderating debut. Erik is a technology entrepreneur, investor, and founder of the media company Turpentine. You can learn more about Erik via Marcās announcement [here].Ā Ā Together, they explore:Ā - Why traditional VC needed reinventionĀ - How a16z scaled with a platform model, not a partner modelĀ - The "barbell strategy" reshaping venture capital todayĀ - Why venture remains a human craft, even in the age of AIĀ Ā Weāre thrilled to welcome Erik to the teamāand we hope you enjoy this inside look at the structure, philosophy, and future of a16z.Ā Resources:Ā Marc on X: https://twitter.com/pmarcaĀ Marcās Substack: https://pmarca.substack.com/Ā Ben on X: https://twitter.com/bhorowitzĀ Ā Erik on X: https://x.com/eriktorenbergĀ Erik's Substack: https://eriktorenberg.substack.com/Ā Stay Updated:Ā Find us on X: https://twitter.com/a16zĀ Find us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zĀ Ā This information is for general educational purposes only and is not a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any investment or financial product.Turpentine is an acquisitionĀ ofĀ a16z Holdings, L.L.C.,Ā and is not a bank, investment adviser, or broker-dealer. Individuals and companies featured during this podcast are not endorsing AH Capital or any of its affiliates (including, but not limited to, a16z Perennial Management L.P.).Ā Any investments or portfolio companies mentioned, referred to, or described in this podcast are not representative of all a16z investments and there can be no assurance that the investments will be profitable or that other investments made in the future will have similar characteristics or results. A list of investments made by a16z is available at https://a16z.com/investment-list/. All Ā investments involve risk, including the possible loss of capital.Ā Past performance is no guarantee of future results and the opinions presented cannot be viewed as an indicator of future performance. Before making decisions with legal, tax, or accounting effects, you should consult appropriate professionals. Information is from sources deemed reliable on the date of publication, but a16z does not guarantee its accuracy.Ā