Stratechery How Tech Can Build
Apr 21, 2020
Marc Andreessen, co-founder of Netscape and founder of Andreessen Horowitz, shares insights from his journey through tech innovation. He discusses the importance of taking decisive action to tackle challenges, contrasting Taiwan’s proactive approach with Western complacency. Andreessen reflects on how technology helped him escape small-town life and explores the profound impact of the software revolution on traditional industries. He also critiques U.S. infrastructure inadequacies and emphasizes the need for a cultural shift to overcome barriers to innovation.
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Build, Not Talk
- Marc Andreessen's "It's Time to Build" essay advocates for a shift towards action and building.
- This sentiment is echoed by Ben Thompson's frustration with societal overemphasis on talk over action.
Midwest to Silicon Valley
- Marc Andreessen, creator of Mosaic, found success in Silicon Valley after leaving the Midwest.
- Both Ben Thompson and Andreessen share similar backgrounds, finding opportunity through the internet.
Software's Dominance
- Andreessen's "Software is Eating the World" essay correctly predicted software's dominance.
- This dominance creates opportunities for venture capitalists due to software's high capital costs and low marginal costs.
