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Brian Roberts is joining Andreessen Horowitz as a General Partner, where he will work across the American Dynamism and AI Apps funds.
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Andy McCall is joining Andreessen Horowitz as a General Partner. He will work across the American Dynamism and AI Apps funds.
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What does Rich Sutton’s "Bitter Lesson" reveal about the decisions Tesla is making in its pursuit of autonomy?
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Las Vegas Metro Police improved public safety with $6.3M in state-of-the-art tech from Skydio and Flock Safety, enhancing intelligence and awareness.
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Across the industries and companies that comprise American Dynamism, a decoupling of hardware and software for autonomy use cases is underway.
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An acceleration of talent, capital, and research progress in the robotics domain could enable the development of a horizontal robotics platform.
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Logistics wins wars, and military logistics today means moving fuel. Advanced nuclear microreactors can replace fuel supply chains with on-site power, revolutionizing warfare and saving lives.
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a16z is proud to lead Saronic’s Series B and continue supporting founder and CEO Dino Mavrookas and his team of engineers, veterans, and operators.
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This is a 12-month program for early-career engineers and researchers with expertise at the intersection of hardware and software.
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The stakes are high. The opportunities are profound. From the creation of new medicines to bolstering national defense, this is our vision for the AI-enabled future.
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Regulators influenced by the big companies create barriers to entry for "little tech" and curtail innovation.
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The U.S. industrial base faces a series of risks that compromise our ability to remain globally competitive. AI is uniquely suited to tackle these complex challenges.
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To seize a future of energy abundance, we must simplify the generation, transmission, and consumption of electricity; this entails decentralizing the grid.
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We are pleased to welcome Erin Price-Wright as our newest American Dynamism partner.
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Marc Andreessen and Tyler Cowen discuss techno-optimism, AI, and other topics at the a16z American Dynamism Summit.
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a16z's Martin Casado lays out the case for AI as a driving force behind incredible advancements in tech, creativity, and the human experience.
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California Forever CEO Jan Sramek discusses building an ambitious new city between San Francisco and Sacramento.
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a16z's Ben Horowitz & Coinbase's Emilie Choi discuss crypto’s potential to power the next-generation internet and bolster individual freedoms.
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Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) discuss why the US must strengthen its technological advantage in areas like AI.
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Anduril Cofounder and CEO Brian Schimpf lays out the case for how and why technology plays a critical role in helping ensure a safer world.
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US Dep. Sec. of Defense Kathleen Hicks is interviewed by Wall Street Journal national security and foreign policy editor Sharon Weinberger.
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Senator Todd Young speaks about the importance of open innovation and US leadership in AI, and why we need to support AI research.
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Mark Cuban discusses the importance of entrepreneurship for maintaining America’s status as the most innovative place on the planet.
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Maryland Governor Wes Moore discusses his inspiring journey to the statehouse and how his experiences have shaped his leadership.
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50 groundbreaking tech companies advancing the national interest, from the last mile to low Earth orbit.
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Air Space Intelligence is a modern aerospace company addressing the software crisis in aerospace in both the enterprise and government sectors.
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Smart energy grids. Voice-first companion apps. Programmable medicines. AI tools for kids. We asked over 40 partners across a16z to preview one big idea they believe will drive innovation in the coming year.
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We believe a strong America means a strong world. A safer world. A more civilized world, which is a term we should use more. And that technology is the backbone of maintaining this order and civilization and always will be.
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911 call centers – also known as public safety answering points (PSAPs) – are one of the most actively used public-safety infrastructure systems in the United States, fielding an estimated 240 million calls per year. Tha...
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New and emerging technology solutions are beginning to make up a veritable tech stack aimed at tackling public safety.
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If we’re going to normalize nuclear power as a reliable energy source, it's essential to understand how we’ve ended up in our current situation.
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The cost of launching payloads to orbit has dramatically dropped, igniting a space renaissance. In 2022, a record 186 rocket launches (41 more than the previous year!) underscores this shift. In Part 1 of our satellite economy mini-series, we sit down with John Gedmark, co-founder of Astranis, to reflect on today's innovations, who’s on the other side of the satellite market, the capabilities they’re looking for, competition, and their mission to provide internet access to 4 billion underserved people.
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The world is amidst an AI-driven industrial revolution. Whether we let it improve the health of Americans is up to how we regulate it. There is no sector where AI can drive more immediate, life-saving impact than in biotechnology and healthcare.
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There are tremendous opportunities in American Dynamism categories for full-stack startups to arise, and these companies can enable thriving new ecosystems.
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American Dynamism doesn’t fit neatly into one vertical. It is a philosophy that encompasses nearly every aspect of American life and leadership.
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We are in the early stages of a generational defense cycle that requires unconventional thinking and tools. Here are some ideas for how to do it.
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Tech companies kickstarting American renewal in the fields of agriculture, aviation and space, housing, defense and public safety, education, energy, govtech, manufacturing, logistics, and beyond.
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For a full landscape of the commercial space market, see our previous post: Space: A Market Map.
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In “The Space Age”, I wrote about the importance of mankind extending our reach into the stars. Moreover, I suggested that America is — and should remain — the leader in this endeavor. It was, in many ways, an appeal to...
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Whether through COVID-19, climate change, or geopolitical conflict, the past few years have laid bare the tenuous connections underpinning key parts of our modern world. Wars, pandemics, ransomware attacks, and extreme w...
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It’s no secret that widespread labor shortages are critically impacting the United States. In construction, companies can’t replace retiring workers fast enough and have started offering housing per-diems to attract work...
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For some of us, the echo of the Space Race remains a catalyst for our daily pursuits. But a changing world demands more, and we stand today at the dawn of a new age. Sixty years later, we are in the early innings of the...
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To celebrate the LA community and the city's growth, a16z recently hosted Time to Build Los Angeles, an event where we invited LA-based investors, founders, and operators from across a diverse range of industries to talk...
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We’re committed to working with and investing in the best founders who want to make American dynamism real.
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Two weeks before the start of our perpetual lockdown, The New York Times columnist and Substack writer Ross Douthat released “The Decadent Society,” a survey of America’s general apathy toward building a more dynamic fut...
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A former developer and anthropology major, a16z General Partner David Ulevitch has watched developers work for years. And he's noticed something beyond their coding skills, developers don't work like "us normals." They a...