Decoder with Nilay Patel Recode Decode: Ben Horowitz
Oct 30, 2019
Ben Horowitz, co-founder of the influential venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, dives into tech's evolving landscape and company culture. He discusses the ramifications of SoftBank's massive Vision Fund and why he's skeptical about investing in social or mobile startups today. Horowitz shares insights on Uber’s cultural missteps and highlights the importance of authenticity in workplace values. He emphasizes the need for true inclusivity in tech and critiques superficial diversity initiatives, advocating for meaningful change in company culture.
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Supporting Founder CEOs
- Focus on enabling founders to be CEOs, rather than replacing them.
- Build a strong network to support founders with customer connections, press, and fundraising.
Venture Capital Professionalization
- Venture capital has become more professionalized, with firms adding capabilities to support founders.
- This shift has led to less capable firms declining and stronger firms enhancing their services.
Franchise Investing
- Investing in franchises when they emerge is a good strategy.
- Focus on the potential of the company, not just the stage of investment.
