David Haber

Zach Perret, co-founder and CEO of Plaid, and David Haber, General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, dive into the dramatic shifts in the fintech landscape. They discuss the rapid rise and fall of industry funding, the emergence of AI's role in fraud and underwriting, and how banks are now embracing external software. Zach shares Plaid's journey through these changes, focusing on innovations like better credit scoring and anti-fraud measures. The duo also predicts a future where automated fraud becomes a challenge as fintech adapts and evolves.

Daniel P. Driscoll, Secretary of the Army, shares insights on modernizing military strategies and tech integration in defense. Delian Asparouhov highlights the interplay between venture capital and defense tech advancements. Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify, explores the evolving entrepreneurship landscape and AI's influence. Will Ahmed discusses innovative health monitoring through Whoop. Gary Vaynerchuk dives into the creator economy and intellectual property, while Jack Altman focuses on investment strategies amid the booming AI market.

Experts discuss the risks and evolving security landscape of AI, emphasizing education in managing AI risks and privacy engineering. They explore legal and ethical implications of AI, balance between utility and privacy, and the importance of safeguarding models and data in AI solutions. The conversation delves into memory, learning, legal frameworks, privacy concerns in large models, and Apple's business strategies in AI.

David Haber, a16z General Partner, discusses the outlook for fintech and his experiences as an operator, entrepreneur, and investor. He shares learnings from Bond Street, the importance of software, and his transition from VC to founder and CEO. They also explore opportunities in gaming and discuss the unique strategy of Kerry First.

Mike McKee, Bloomberg's International Economics Correspondent, dives deep into Trump's call for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's resignation amid mortgage fraud allegations. The discussion also touches on the Fed’s struggle with inflation and employment. Space reporter Lauren Grush shares insights on SpaceX's challenges with the Starship rocket and its ambitious goals for Mars. Todd Gillespie reviews Citigroup's leadership issues, highlighting toxic culture allegations, while David Haber from Andreessen Horowitz offers fresh perspectives on the evolving fintech landscape.