Sep 28, 2026

How Jev Turns AI Into Software That Gets Things Done

Diogo Almeida, founder of TypeSafe AI, joins a16z's Ben Horowitz and Martin Casado to explore why AI is so capable yet so underused for automation. He argues that coding agents make developers faster without making software better, and introduces Jev, a primitive that embeds probabilistic, intent-aware intelligence inside programs. The conversation covers reliability as the key to programmable AI, the revival of probabilistic software, why SaaS companies are well positioned to benefit, and the long-term goal of technology that can reliably "do what I mean."

Aug 12, 2026

Y Combinator CEO on Founder Psychology in the Age of AI

Garry Tan, President and CEO of Y Combinator, discusses how AI is fundamentally reshaping the startup landscape. He covers the evolution of Silicon Valley culture, the lessons learned from two decades of tech cycles, and why earnestness and courage trump chasing trends. The conversation delves into the transformative power of AI agents in creating "400x" founders, the obsolescence of traditional SaaS, and how small, agent-powered teams can achieve unprecedented scale. Tan also explores the future of consumer AI, the impact of AI on organizational bureaucracy, and the "white pill" perspective on AI adoption, concluding with thoughts on local politics and community engagement.

Jul 31, 2026

Decagon’s Playbook for Building Enterprise AI Applications

Jesse Zhang and Ashwin Sreenivas, co-founders of Decagon, discuss their company's transition to open-source models for enterprise AI, emphasizing how fine-tuned small models outperform frontier models on specific tasks. They delve into the role of application-layer companies in an AI-first world, their product-driven 'glass box' approach for enterprises, and the transformative power of their 'Duet Autopilot' agent, which builds other AI agents. The conversation also covers AI's impact on jobs, highlighting the Jevons Paradox in customer support.

Jul 07, 2026

Software in the Age of Agents | The a16z Show

This conversation explores the shift in enterprise software as AI agents become primary users, moving towards 'headless' architectures where data and logic, rather than UIs, hold key value. It delves into the enduring stickiness of systems like SAP, driven by deep business process codification, and highlights that 'exception handling' is central to enterprise complexity. The discussion identifies new startup opportunities arising from AI, focusing on enhancing existing systems and bridging organizational functions rather than direct competition.

May 02, 2026

⚡️ Competing with ChatGPT and Sierra, building a $10M ARR company — Yasser Elsaid, Founder, Chatbase

Yaser Al, founder of Chatbase, shares his journey of bootstrapping the company from a side project to a $10M ARR business. He details his product-led growth strategy, the evolution of the tech stack from early RAG to a multi-model harness, and his vision for AI agents as 'Chief Customer Officers'.

May 01, 2026

Mastering AI Pricing: Flexible & Agile Monetization — Mayank Pant, Stripe

This talk outlines the challenges of AI pricing, where traditional SaaS models fail due to unpredictable compute costs and margin pressure. It presents a five-step framework for developing a successful hybrid pricing strategy, emphasizing value alignment, customer trust, and rapid iteration as key competitive advantages.