a16z Podcast

Insights from the Frontlines of Consumer Tech

Apr 19, 2023

Dive into the world of consumer technology and its profound impact on our daily lives. Explore how emerging markets influence tech adoption and why understanding local ecosystems is vital. Discover Alibaba's innovative hiring practices that shaped its leadership. Uncover the community-driven ethos of Poshmark and how personal connections elevate user experiences. Lastly, learn about the synergy between social media and print media, and the evolving strategies to monetize quality content in today's digital landscape.

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How Alibaba Non-Traditional People to Build New Products

03:22

The Importance of Making First Sale

02:38

Intro

3min

Navigating Emerging Markets

6min

Alibaba's Innovative Hiring and Adaptability

7min

Cultivating Connections on Poshmark

13min

Balancing GMV and Transaction Frequency

4min

The Interconnection of Social Media and Print Media

3min

There is arguably nothing that impacts our daily lives more than consumer technology. This technology can drive our ability to change careers, build an audience, or feel understood.

And in this episode, listeners get a sneak peek into our new consumer series, Field Notes, where a16z’s very own Connie Chan speaks with the builders, creators, and investors behind the technology that shapes our daily lives.

If you like these segments, you can find the full episodes at a16z.com/fieldnotes.

Topics Covered:

00:00 - Introduction
02:13 - Chris Schroder
08:15 - Brian Wong
15:35 - Tracy Sun
23:03 - Deb Liu
30:56 - Susan Plagemann

Resources:

Find the full series: https://a16z.com/fieldnotes

Find Connie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/conniechan

Deb's Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Is2pm06MNt8

Deb's Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osJp6S66u2U

Chris's episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zux1wVirUjs

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Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

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