Sep 25, 2026

How to Spot Exceptional Talent Before Everyone Else

This episode introduces Cosign, a new platform designed to formalize professional reputation and endorsements within the startup community. It explores how human conviction and "cosigns" from respected individuals provide more valuable signals than traditional credentials, especially as AI makes information abundant. The discussion covers the platform's granular approach to endorsements, its aim to address the limitations of existing professional networks like LinkedIn and X, and its role in fostering talent discovery and social capital within Silicon Valley's meritocratic ecosystem.

Sep 22, 2026

Why Education Has to Change

Ben Horowitz, Erik Torenberg, and Gagan Biyani introduce the Horowitz Andreessen Academy, a new educational model designed for the AI era. They argue that traditional education is ill-suited for a rapidly changing world, advocating for a project-based, "learn by doing" approach. The academy aims to cultivate "main character" builders through immersion in Silicon Valley's culture, strong peer networks, and direct engagement with real-world problems and companies, emphasizing the critical role of people skills and the value of learning from failure in an age where AI empowers unprecedented creation.

Jul 03, 2026

a16z Goes Global: Why American Tech Must Lead the World

This discussion explores a16z's expanding international strategy, emphasizing technology's pivotal role in economic growth and national security. The panel delves into why America's tech leadership is crucial globally, how AI is redefining government-private sector relationships, and the drive for countries to adopt frontier technologies while building local innovation ecosystems. Key topics include AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, defense tech, global startup expansion, and the elements of enduring tech ecosystems, highlighting trusted partnerships and the importance of Western technology.

Jun 18, 2026

The AI Frontier: from FLOPs to Megawatts — Anjney Midha, AMP

Anjney Midha unpacks the critical bottlenecks in AI scaling beyond just GPU acquisition, advocating for responsible infrastructure, community-aligned data centers, and an independent system operator model for compute. He discusses the perils of research hoarding, the rise of researcher CEOs, and how Anthropic's culture of "preparedness" and "output maxing" led to its success, while also highlighting his personal mission to use AI for precise end-of-life prediction.

May 13, 2026

Paul Graham, Founder of Y Combinator, Live from Stockholm

Paul Graham discusses the strategic importance for startup founders to immerse themselves in Silicon Valley's unique ecosystem and how this temporary migration is the key to fostering a thriving startup hub in Stockholm, potentially making it the "Silicon Valley of Europe".

Mar 12, 2026

Alex Karp on Palantir, AI Weapons, & American Domination | The a16z Show

Alex Karp, CEO of Palantir, discusses the critical role of technology in national defense, warns Silicon Valley of a political backlash if it fails to support the military, and argues that America's key advantage in the AI race is its ability to cultivate and protect neurodiverse, unconventional talent.