Challenges, Impacts, and Policy Proposals for Startups and Defense Industries Under the Biden Administration

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The chapter covers the challenges faced by companies like Earnin during the COVID-19 pandemic, examining government regulations affecting industries under the Biden administration. It explores the impact of tax policies on startups, particularly focusing on proposed changes to unrealized capital gains taxes and their potential consequences. The discussion also touches on the dominance of large companies in military technology, the need for reform, and the implications of tax policies on industries like tech, defense, and California's tax base.

Welcome to "The Ben & Marc Show," featuring a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz. In this new episode, Marc and Ben discuss their latest article, “The Little Tech Agenda,” and why the future of American innovation is at a critical juncture.

In a one-on-one conversation, Ben and Marc compare the policies of Donald Trump and Joe Biden regarding Little Tech, explore the potential futures for blockchain, crypto, and AI, and examine how tax policies could shape the future of startups and venture capital. They also address the recent assassination attempt on President Trump and reveal which candidate they’ll be supporting in the upcoming election. Enjoy!

*Read “The Little Tech Agenda”: https://a16z.com/the-little-tech-agenda/

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- “Men, Machines, and Modern Times” by Elting Morison https://amzn.to/4f4eWrt

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