a16z Podcast
Andreessen Horowitz
The a16z Podcast discusses tech and culture trends, news, and the future – especially as ‘software eats the world’. It features industry experts, business leaders, and other interesting thinkers and voices from around the world. This podcast is produced by Andreessen Horowitz (aka “a16z”), a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm. Multiple episodes are released every week; visit a16z.com for more details and to sign up for our newsletters and other content as well!
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Mar 20, 2014 • 16min
a16z Podcast: The State of the Bitcoin Ecosystem, and a Theory on Satoshi
Balaji Srinivasan, entrepreneur and crypto expert, joins Chris Dixon to dive into the evolving Bitcoin landscape post-Mt. Gox. They discuss Bitcoin's potential to enhance payment systems and serve as a stable value store in unstable economies. The conversation highlights the need for innovative tools and mobile solutions to drive user adoption. They also explore AppCoins as a new monetization model and unravel theories surrounding the enigmatic identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, suggesting intriguing connections to physics and finance.
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Mar 13, 2014 • 27min
a16z Podcast: Apple and Google Won the Mobile OS War, But a New War Has Already Begun
Benedict Evans, a longtime mobile analyst now with Andreessen Horowitz, delves into the new phase of the mobile market. He discusses how Apple and Google have triumphed in the OS war but reveals the fresh battles brewing for entrepreneurs. The conversation touches on consumer behavior in iOS versus Android, highlighting how iPhone users engage differently. Evans draws parallels between Apple's premium strategy and high-end car branding, and emphasizes the challenges in app visibility that mirror the early internet landscape.
