Episodes
In this latest episode on the State of AI, Ben and Marc 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.
Published 05/16/24
In this latest episode on the State of AI, Ben and Marc discuss how small AI startups can compete with Big Tech’s massive compute and data scale advantages, reveal why data is overrated as a sellable asset, and unpack all the ways the AI boom compares to the internet boom.
Published 05/09/24
Published 05/09/24
In this latest episode on company building in the post-Covid world, Ben and Marc discuss how startups can think differently about organizational design and talent deployment, unpack the lore around layoffs, and even tackle the future of customer service. They also reveal some unexpected benefits of nicotine and Ozempic.
Published 05/01/24
In this latest episode, Ben and Marc discuss startup building in the post-COVID world. They delve into the biggest technological and cultural disruptions of the past four years, the major problems facing American cities (including crime and a commercial real estate crisis), and even question the future of our 40-hour work week.
Published 04/24/24
In their latest episode, Ben and Marc tackle Washington D.C. and tech regulation, delving into why the political interests of "Big Tech" conflict with a positive technological future, the necessity of decentralized AI, and the critical juncture at which American innovation currently stands.
Published 04/03/24
Marc and Ben are joined by a16z General Partner Chris Dixon to discuss his recent NY Times bestselling book “Read Write Own”, as well as the future of crypto, blockchain and Web3.
Published 02/28/24
In this latest episode - the final in a three part series on the current crisis in higher education - Marc and Ben answer your questions from X (formerly Twitter).
Published 02/01/24
Ben and Marc delve into actions that existing institutions can take to improve their current and future situations, including exploring new methods for talent recruitment, providing a more individualized education experience for students, and reducing administrative bloat. They also apply an entrepreneurial lens to each university function, revealing new startup opportunities.
Published 01/23/24
Marc and Ben take a “structural” look at higher education, diving deep into the twelve functions of the modern university, as well as unpack the numerous challenges facing universities today.
Published 01/13/24
Marc and Ben are joined by special guest Tony Robbins to discuss new breakthroughs in regenerative medicine, AI, biohacking, gene editing, mindset and why this might be the best time to be alive.
Published 12/20/23
In this week’s episode, Marc and Ben answer YOUR questions from X (formerly Twitter).
Published 12/05/23
Published 10/24/23
Published 10/24/23