The Ben & Marc Show
How Andreessen Horowitz Disrupted VC & What’s Coming Next
On this episode of The Ben & Marc Show, a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz dive deep into the unfiltered story behind the founding of Andreessen Horowitz—and how they set out to reinvent venture capital itself.
29 Apr. 2025 - 01 h 25 min 43 s
Las Vegas is Becoming America's Safest City
In this special episode, a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz sit down with Chief Mike Gennaro and Sheriff Kevin McMahill of the Las Vegas Metro Police Department (LVMPD) to discuss how their organization is using advanced technology to become the safest city in America.
18 Nov. 2024 - 01 h 12 min 42 s
Trump is About to Change Everything For Tech Startups
In this special post-election episode, a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz reflect on Trump's dramatic political victory and its potential impact on tech startups—particularly in the areas of AI, crypto, and defense.
12 Nov. 2024 - 59 min 40 s
New AI Policy Update on Safety, Censorship & Unexpected Risks
a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz dive into the latest AI policy updates, emphasizing the need for informed debate on AI’s risks and benefits, the growing internal conflicts within the AI safety community, and the challenges of regulating powerful tech companies while ensuring entrepreneurial freedom for Little Tech.
6 Nov. 2024 - 01 h 15 min 32 s
U.S. vs. China: AI, Robotics & the New Global Arms Race
a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz explore the intensifying competition between the U.S. and China in artificial intelligence and robotics, examine China’s rapid ascent in the automotive sector, and discuss the critical importance of addressing supply chain vulnerabilities to bolster U.S. competitiveness.
30 Okt. 2024 - 34 min 14 s
How An AI Bot Became a Crypto Millionaire
a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz explore the fascinating intersection of AI and crypto, highlighting the rise of Truth Terminal, an autonomous chatbot. Marc's interaction with the bot recently took a surprising turn when he decided to grant it $50,000 in Bitcoin. This funding then inspired the creation of the meme coin “GOAT” by an anonymous developer, which soon skyrocketed to a $300m valuation.
22 Okt. 2024 - 37 min 25 s
The Little Tech Agenda: Biden vs. Trump
a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz compare the policies of Donald Trump and Joe Biden regarding Little Tech, explore the potential futures for blockchain, crypto, and AI, and examine how tax policies could shape the future of startups and venture capital. They also address the recent assassination attempt on President Trump and reveal which candidate they’ll be supporting in the upcoming election.
16 Juli 2024 - 01 h 25 min 14 s
Marc Andreessen on Building Netscape & the Birth of the Browser
In this special episode, a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz dive deep into the REAL story behind the creation of Netscape—a web browser co-created by Marc that revolutionized the internet and changed the world. As Ben notes at the top, until today, this story has never been fully told either in its entirety or accurately. The two discuss Marc's early life and how it shaped his journey into technology, the pivotal moments at the University of Illinois that led to the development of Mosaic (a renegade browser that Marc developed as an undergrad), and the fierce competition and legal battles that ensued as Netscape rose to prominence. Ben and Marc also reflect on the lessons learned that still resonate in today's tech landscape (especially with AI).
28 Juni 2024 - 01 h 44 min 56 s
The Future of the American Dream
a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz do a deep dive on the notion of the American Dream. From the material aspects of home ownership, education, and healthcare, to the intangible aspects of community and self-actualization, Ben and Marc explore what it truly means to be American today. They also examine the numerous challenges our nation now faces, as well as reveal how technology will soon revolutionize American life and culture in unprecedented ways.
20 Mai 2024 - 59 min
AI, Robotics & the Future of Manufacturing
a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz explore the potential for emerging chip startups, the incorporation of AI in robotics, and what America needs to do to regain its position as world's leading manufacturer.
16 Mai 2024 - 01 h 15 min 12 s