David Booth
Founder and community builder best known for creating On Deck and leading founder communities, former Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Blackbird and now Partner and Head of Ecosystem at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), focused on connecting founders to people and resources.
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Oct 23, 2025 • 1h 34min
The Kiwi Who Cracked Silicon Valley: Now a partner at Andreessen Horowitz a16z
David Booth, a community architect and partner at Andreessen Horowitz, shares insights from his journey in connecting founders. He discusses how On Deck evolved into a powerful network that supports over 1,000 startups. David emphasizes the importance of building community for startup success and explains the nuanced shift from operator to investor. He also highlights the value of authenticity in pitching investors and advises Kiwis on balancing local ambitions with global aspirations, all while fostering meaningful relationships in Silicon Valley.
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Jun 18, 2024 • 1h 7min
The Rollercoaster Story of On Deck with co-founder David Booth
David Booth, co-founder of On Deck, shares the rollercoaster journey of launching 1000+ startups. He reflects on evolving in the startup ecosystem, the rise of On Deck during the pandemic, challenges for founders accessing legal talent, and the importance of community in tech. From navigating company shifts to balancing startup life and family, David shares personal insights, reflections on investor relations, and the dynamic partnership with Eric Torrenberg.
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Sep 5, 2023 • 58min
S3 | E5: Founders Need Community Before Advice
David Booth, founder of OnDeck, discusses the importance of community for founders, the mistake of seeking external validation, and the need for personal judgment. He shares insights on unconventional career paths, embracing naivety, and the impact of surrounding oneself with successful founders for guidance.
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Jun 26, 2024 • 50min
Dimensional Fund Advisors Co-Founder David Booth on The Birth of Modern Finance and Embracing Uncertainty in Investing
David Booth, co-founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors, discusses the birth of modern finance, embracing uncertainty in investing, and the importance of randomness. Reflects on early memories of money and the growth of Dimensional. Talks about a new documentary by Errol Morris and the impact of childhood experiences on financial decisions.
Aug 26, 2024 • 53min
477: Why Everything You Know About Public Speaking Is Wrong—And What You Should Be Doing Instead
In this engaging conversation, communication experts Deborah Shames and David Booth, co-founders of Eloqui, share their insights on public speaking. They emphasize the importance of audience-centric storytelling using the OSB framework to create memorable narratives. The duo discusses the power of dramatic tension and vivid imagery in presentations to captivate audiences. Listeners will discover actionable tips for authentic communication, commanding attention in meetings, and overcoming stage fright while connecting genuinely with their audience.
