

Building a venture firm w/ Scott Kupor (a16z)
Mar 19, 2024
In this podcast, Scott Kupor, Managing Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, discusses the evolution of the firm, managing LP/GP expectations, and the impact of AI on venture capital. He reflects on his role since being the first hire at a16z and shares insights on valuation corrections in the current venture landscape.
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Loudcloud Experience
- Scott Kupor's career began in banking during the dot-com era, later joining Loudcloud (precursor to AWS).
- Loudcloud's timing was off, but Kupor's experience there led him to Andreessen Horowitz.
Growth and Decentralization
- Andreessen Horowitz's growth from a small team to 550+ employees required organizational changes.
- This shift presented the challenge of maintaining close relationships and firm-wide communication.
Decentralized Structure
- Andreessen Horowitz decentralized its structure, empowering individual business units.
- Centralized functions now focus on risk management, legal, and investor relations.