Recorded live at the 2025 a16z LP Summit, this episode is a candid conversation between a16z cofounders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz—hosted by general partner Erik Torenberg.
They cover the evolution of a16z from startup firm to multi-practice platform, how the media landscape is shaped by meme-speed narratives, why reorgs—not just returns—determine who wins, and what it takes to build an enduring venture franchise.
They also share thoughts on the changing policy landscape for AI and crypto, the firm’s bipartisan approach to Washington—and why Marc personally screens social media profiles before anyone joins the team.
Ben Horowitz is a Cofounder and General Partner at the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz.
Marc Andreessen is a Cofounder and General Partner at the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz.
Erik Torenberg is a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, where he focuses on investing and running our marketing & ecosystem orgs.
The a16z Podcast discusses the most important ideas within technology with the people building it. Each episode aims to put listeners ahead of the curve, covering topics like AI, energy, genomics, space, and more.