How does one *communicate* well -- especially in crypto, but also in other technical industries, open source communities; or in distributed, decentralized organizations, where you may have participants that are both remote and in person, or a mix of regulars and newcomers/ strangers? This episode covers specific templates, tactics, and tools that anyone can ... Show More
Nov 5
Trump's Tech Czar on Crypto, AI, and American Innovation
with @DavidSacks @pmarca @bhorowitz @eriktorenbergToday’s episode features David Sacks, the Trump administration’s “AI and crypto czar," in conversation with a16z cofounders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, and General Partner Erik Torenberg.They dig into:how the U.S. is approac ... Show More
1h 18m
Feb 2024
127. Four Principles of Powerful, Focused Communication Pt. 1
<p>Matt takes live questions from his worldwide audience and shares a lesson around concision, relevance, accessibly, and precision in messaging. In this "masterclass," he emphasizes the communicator's role as a translator who simplifies complex information for diverse audiences. ... Show More
26m 10s
Oct 2020
Tracking the Trends: AI, WebRTC, Crypto, and Full Stack Startups
Today’s episode is a conversation about four big trends in the tech world. Any one of these trends would be notable on its own, but we cover all four in this hallway-style chat, as a16z General Partner Chris Dixon talks with Sep Kamvar (professor of Media Arts and Sciences at MIT ... Show More
28m 26s
Nov 2022
How tech PR's job changed in 2022
Hello and welcome back to Equity, a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines.
This is our Wednesday show, where we niche down to a single person, think about their work and unpack the rest. This week, Natasha interviewed ... Show More
36m 20s
Feb 2023
Be relevant, or get downturned
Hello and welcome back to Equity, a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines.
This is our Wednesday show, where we niche down to a single person, think about their work and unpack the rest. This week, Mary Ann interviewed ... Show More
29m 46s
Mar 2024
How to speak more confidently and persuasively | Matt Abrahams (professor, podcast host, author, speaker)
<p><strong>Matt Abrahams </strong>is a renowned communication expert, with decades of teaching, coaching, and consulting experience. At Stanford University, he teaches a business school class on strategic communication. Beyond academia, he’s a sought-after keynote speaker and con ... Show More
1h 11m
Mar 2022
53. Step Up and Stand Out: How to Create the Right Environment for Communication
<p>“You’re not going to hit the mark with everybody, but you still need to be mindful of everybody,” says <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/jonathan-levav/">Jonathan Levav</a>, the King Philanthropies Professor of Marketing. “That’s critical to create an environment wh ... Show More
24m 26s
Dec 2018
a16z Podcast: Talent, Tech Trends, and Culture -- with Ben, Marc, and Tyler Cowen
<p>with Marc Andreessen (@pmarca), Ben Horowitz (@bhorowitz), and Tyler Cowen (@tylercowen)</p>
<p>This episode of the a16z Podcast features the rare combination of a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz in conversation, together, with economist Tyler Cowen (chair of e ... Show More
38m 23s