Marc Andreessen

Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen said AI tools could serve as the "world's best coach, mentor, therapist, advisor, [and] board member" for users who pose strategic questions. According to a 16z Podcast interview reported by Business Insider, the Andreessen Horowitz co-founder said AI is "the most...

After democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City on Tuesday, Peter Thiel stepped up his warnings about generational economic conflict, claiming that the failures of housing affordability are driving young Americans toward socialism. Viral 2020 Email Resurfaces A 2020...

It’s been an eventful week in the world of business and politics. Here’s a quick roundup of the top stories that you might have missed. Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs Backfire, China’s Silence Speaks Volumes Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman ...

Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen says the AI era will reward generalists who can connect dots across disciplines, arguing people with broad, cross-domain knowledge will have an edge over deep specialists in most fields. Marc Andreessen Says AI Turns Breadth Into A Competitive Advantage In a May...

Bill Gates and Elon Musk are two of the richest men in the world and at times enemies who don't agree on much. When it comes to thoughts on drinking, the two may have more in common than they know. What Happened: A social media thread in 2023 by entrepreneur and investor Marc Andreessen ...

Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen says Steve Jobs' legendary success stemmed from his refusal to tolerate mediocrity, even if it meant being one of "the most disagreeable people in the history of humankind." What Happened: Speaking on the "A16z Podcast," Andreessen described the late Apple Inc. co...

Optimus, also known as the Tesla Bot, is a general-purpose humanoid robot developed by Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA). CEO Elon Musk.has called it "the biggest product ever." What To Know: First announced at Tesla’s Artificial Intelligence Day in August 2021, Optimus is envisioned as a robotic...

The past week in tech has been a whirlwind of AI-related news. From Marc Andreessen’s optimistic outlook on AI’s economic potential to Mark Cuban’s skepticism about corporate adoption, the conversation around artificial intelligence is heating up. In the meantime, Oracle is making...

Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen in 2023 said that artificial intelligence could function as an economic catalyst. However, Mark Cuban believes entrenched corporate interests will resist letting it flourish freely. What Happened: In a sweeping essay and subsequent interviews, the a16z co-founder...

Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen told Stanford business students a decade ago that CEOs who "hunt for a magic answer" in a crisis almost always lose, echoing co-founder Ben Horowitz's blunt maxim: "There are no silver bullets, only lead bullets." What Happened: The line, lifted from Horowitz's...

Netscape co-founder Marc Andreessen described Steve Jobs as a demanding yet transformative force while describing the Apple co-founder’s leadership style. What Happened: Speaking on the "a16z Speedrun" podcast, Andreessen said popular stories about Jobs range from portraying him as a saintly...

Marc Andreessen has lauded OpenAI’s Sora video model, suggesting it may have resolved a significant challenge in robotics. What Happened: In a conversation with Chris Williamson posted on YouTube on Sunday, Andreessen, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz, elaborated on Sora’s technology....

Venture capital powerhouse Marc Andreessen has emerged as a crucial figure in recruiting talent for President-elect Donald Trump‘s new Department of Government Efficiency. What Happened: Andreessen, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz, is actively involved in identifying and interviewing...

Earlier this month, President-elect Donald Trump selected Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). DOGE’s mission is to identify opportunities for cost-cutting, aiming to reduce the federal budget by up to $2 trillion. Musk and...

In a provocative discourse on modern military technology, leading tech innovators are challenging traditional warfare strategies, arguing that autonomous drones and artificial intelligence will fundamentally transform military combat. What Happened: Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk sparked...