The a16z Show
The a16z Show discusses tech and culture trends, news, and the future – especially as ‘software eats the world’. It features industry experts, business leaders, and other interesting thinkers and voices from around the world. This show is produced by Andreessen Horowitz (aka “a16z”), a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm. Multiple episodes are released every week; visit a16z.com for more details and to sign up for our newsletters and other content as well!
6 episodes
Episodes
The a16z Show
Personal agents move from chatbots to trusted operators
The next consumer AI battle may hinge less on raw intelligence than on whether agents can act independently without crossing users’ trust boundaries.
Sep 29, 2026 · 51 min
The a16z Show
AI Needs Smarter Software, Not Just Better Code
The episode argues that reliable automation depends on embedding intelligence into software systems rather than treating AI as a code-generation layer.
Sep 28, 2026 · 43 min
The a16z Show
Harvey bets on speed without sacrificing judgment
Harvey’s rapid expansion tests whether a company can preserve experimentation, ownership, and trust while building global systems.
Sep 27, 2026 · 48 min
The a16z Show
AI agents force security beyond employee-centered models
The debate connects AI policy to a practical question: how organizations can control autonomous software without freezing useful innovation.
Sep 26, 2026 · 56 min
The a16z Show
Cosign bets on reputation as Silicon Valley’s next talent signal
As AI expands the volume of information and outreach, trusted context could determine which people, companies, and opportunities receive attention.
Sep 25, 2026 · 50 min
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AI pause debate pits speculative doom against accountability
The discussion tests whether slowing AI development would reduce serious risks or mainly delay useful technology while leaving governance problems unresolved.
Sep 24, 2026 · 28 min