a16z
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A venture-capital firm investing across technology sectors, including artificial intelligence, software, fintech, biotechnology, and consumer technology.
5 episodes featuring a16z
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
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AI agents push commerce, infrastructure and taste into new territory
The episode connects AI’s political visibility and safety debate to practical questions about agents, compute markets, venture capital, filmmaking and luxury culture.
Sep 28, 2026 · 2h 46m
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
The a16z Show
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