Company Building
Building a company is hard. We’ve built a network of experts to help founders grow their businesses: from hiring and firing, marketing and communications resources; partnering with Fortune 500/Global 2000 companies, and so much more. Dig in to their expertise and insights across the entire spectrum of company-building.
All Company Building News & Content
Marc Andreessen on the Mindset of Great Founders — with David Senra
Ben Horowitz On What Makes a Great Founder
a16z’s New Media Playbook
Forward-deployed Job Titles
How to Hire a Chief of Staff
Retention Is All You Need
How to Hire A Strong Founding Team
Why You Should Engage With Analysts—and How to Do It Right
In Consumer AI, Momentum Is the Moat
What “Working” Means in the Era of AI Apps
Faster, Smarter, Cheaper: AI Is Reinventing Market Research
Whether reviewing your first term sheet, raising debt, managing your cap table, or preparing for IPO: navigate the dollars and cents of scaling your company.
Leadership & ManagementBuilding your company culture starts from day one. Discover lessons and practical advice on leadership, designing your organization, establishing and maintaining culture, and managing talent as you scale.
MarketingWhat does it take to build a lasting brand that people love? What are the most effective channels for early stage companies? How should product and marketing work together? The magic of marketing comes from combining creativity, data, and technology to not only reach but retain customers.
Metrics & KPIsYou have heard them all: LTV, CAC, DAU, GMV, ARR. Learn more about what to measure to understand the health of your business.
People PracticesUnlock the potential of your company’s most valuable asset: its people.
Sales & Go-to-MarketYou’ve built a great product, now what? Explore strategies for bringing your product to market from sales and product leaders.
Expert News by a16z
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Expert News by a16z
We have built a network of experts who are deeply rooted in technology and how it’s shaping our future. Subscribe to our newsletters to receive their perspectives.