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Marc Andreessen on Startup Timing

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Jul 2, 2025
Marc Andreessen, a trailblazing venture capitalist and co-founder of Netscape, discusses the unparalleled window for innovation currently unfolding. He emphasizes that the next four years could be vital for startups, driven by AI's influence on industries like gaming and storytelling. Drawing lessons from Steve Jobs, he highlights the significance of market timing for success. Andreessen argues that while many founders may risk launching too early, now is ripe for ambitious builders to capitalize on transformational changes in tech and policy.
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ANECDOTE

Steve Jobs' Leadership Anecdote

  • Steve Jobs was highly disagreeable but demanded first-class work only.
  • His hardest years at NeXT taught him great CEO skills later at Apple.
INSIGHT

Timing Is Crucial For Startups

  • All good startup ideas are usually right but often fail due to timing.
  • Being "too early" is the same as being wrong in startup success.
INSIGHT

Feeling Too Late Is Good

  • Founders almost always feel they started too late, wishing they began earlier.
  • This feeling indicates the market is about to expand and opportunity is near.
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