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Essential Reads - Business and StrategyThe Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben HorowitzThis episode delves into Ben Horowitz’s The Hard Thing About Hard Things, a refreshingly candid take on the brutal realities of entrepreneurship and leadership. Unlike prescriptive business guides, Horowitz draws from his own experiences at Opsware and as a venture capitalist to highlight the relentless “Struggle” of leading a company. We explore key themes such as making tough decisions in uncertain environments, building strong organizations, and navigating inevitable failures. Horowitz’s direct and engaging style makes this book essential reading for anyone facing the chaos of running a business—especially in high-stakes tech startups. While the book offers invaluable...2025-06-0916 min
The Unbundlers - HOTPOD.AIBen Horowitz says small businesses are 'inconsequential' - Oliver and Victoria debateOliver and Victoria react to what Ben Horowitz said at the A16Z LP Summit💬 "it's just as hard to build a small inconsequential thing as it is to build a giant world changing thing. You work the same amount of hours and so you might as well go for doing something important"- Ben Horowitz (A16Z LP Summit 5/20/2025)🅰️ Oliver says Horowitz is a Sociopathic Elitist Destroying the American Dream🅱️ Victoria says Horowitz is a Prophet Calling Out Loser MentalityWho's side...2025-05-3008 min
Big ThinkBen Horowitz: Quit being a coward and do the hard thing | Big Think+"You need to run towards the pain and darkness and not away from it. I think the best leaders always run towards the darkness. They always run towards a problem."
Much of the management advice we find in books emphasizes using leadership tactics that may seem reasonably obvious. This advice is often easy to follow — but that’s not where leaders run into issues with their strategy, argues Ben Horowitz, founding partner at the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz and author of the best-selling book, "The Hard Thing About Hard Things.”Horowitz says that leaders make blunders when t...2025-05-2311 min
The Ben & Marc ShowMarc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz: Rewriting the Rules of Venture — Live From the a16z LP SummitOn this special live episode of The Ben & Marc Show, a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz take the stage for a candid, wide-ranging conversation on the evolution—and future—of Andreessen Horowitz. Recorded live at a16z’s LP Summit in Las Vegas, Marc and Ben unpack how the firm grew from a disruptive newcomer into one of the most ambitious and adaptive forces in VC. They share how a16z broke from industry orthodoxy to build a firm designed to scale with innovation itself—powered by structural agility, a platform model, and a long-te...2025-05-2032 min
The Ben & Marc ShowHow Andreessen Horowitz Disrupted VC & What’s Coming NextOn 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. For the first time, Marc and Ben walk through the origins, strategy, and philosophy behind building a world-class venture capital firm designed for the future—not just the next fund. They reveal how they broke industry norms with a bold brand, a full-stack support model, and a long-term commitment to backing exceptional builders—anchored in the radical idea tha...2025-04-291h 25
How I Invest with David WeisburdE155: Ben Horowitz: "The Classic VC Model Is Done”In this thought-provoking debut episode of Turpentine VC, Erik sat down with Ben Horowitz, Co-Founder of Andreessen Horowitz, to explore the evolving landscape of venture capital, leadership, and the future of innovation. Ben shares his insights on navigating market cycles, building resilient companies, and the role of culture in long-term success. This conversation, recorded live at a16z’s Menlo Park offices in 2023, is packed with practical wisdom and candid stories from one of Silicon Valley’s most influential investors.
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VC Market Insights: Ben’s perspective on the current venture capital landscape and how it compares to previo...2025-04-1541 min
Tom Bilyeu's Impact TheoryAI Is Coming for Your Job—Elon Musk, OpenAI & The AI Arms Race | Ben Horowitz PT 2Welcome back to part two of this captivating episode of "Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu," as Tom continues his conversation with the brilliant Ben Horowitz. In this segment, they delve deeper into the intricacies of AI, discussing its finite capabilities compared to human intelligence and what it means for future job markets. They explore the roles of intelligence in leadership, the societal impact of enhanced automation, and the potential of blockchain technology to counteract AI's challenges.As Ben highlights the significance of maintaining a world-class stance in crypto for societal stability in the age...2025-03-2046 min
Tom Bilyeu's Impact TheoryAI Is Coming for Your Job—Elon Musk, OpenAI & The AI Arms Race | Ben Horowitz PT 1Join us for part one of this enlightening episode of "Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu," where Tom converses with the insightful Ben Horowitz, co-founder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, known for his deep understanding of technology and business strategy. In this first segment, they dive into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence and its broader implications on society. Ben shares his thoughts on how technological advancements, like AI, can disrupt existing industries and the challenges of ensuring these innovations benefit all, rather than just a select few.The conversation addresses the potential...2025-03-1852 min
a16z PodcastBen Horowitz Sharing History with Dr. Clarence Jones, MLK's SpeechwriterThis week, a16z cofounder Ben Horowitz had a rare and invaluable conversation with Dr. Clarence B. Jones, a pivotal figure in American history. Dr. Jones, who served as speechwriter, attorney, and advisor to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., shared his personal insights on race, inclusion, and the lasting legacy of the civil rights movement in 2025.In their wide-ranging discussion, Dr. Jones reflected on the timeless wisdom of Dr. King, quoting one of the most enduring lines from the "I Have a Dream" speech: “I want my four children to be judged by the content of...2025-02-0155 min
Moonshots with Peter DiamandisHow the New Administration Will Impact Crypto, AI & Tech Globally w/ Ben Horowitz & Salim Ismail | EP #145In this episode, Ben, Peter, and Salim discuss recent tech, AI, robotics, and crypto news and what the new administration means for tech enthusiasts. Recorded on Jan 23rd, 2024Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice.Ben Horowitz is a prominent businessman, investor, author, and technology entrepreneur who has played a pivotal role in shaping Silicon Valley. In 1999, he co-founded Loudcloud, which evolved into Opsware, an enterprise software company acquired by Hewlett-Packard for $1.6 billion in 2007. In 2009, Horowitz co-founded Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), a leading ve...2025-01-241h 05
a16z PodcastScaling Shopify: Tobias Lütke and Ben Horowitz on Building a Global GiantIn this episode of Web3 with a16z, Shopify CEO and cofounder Tobias Lütke joins a16z cofounder Ben Horowitz for a conversation recorded live at the a16z crypto Founders Summit.Together, they explore what it takes to build a breakout startup in a competitive market, the changing landscape of retail, and how to drive workplace change while navigating corporate culture and calls for activism.Tobias shares the story behind Shopify's growth from a snowboarding store to a global ecommerce platform serving millions of merchants, discusses the moral imperative of creating great software, a...2024-12-1645 min
BigIdeas.FM: Audiobooks delivered as conversational podcasts!The hard thing about hard thing by Ben Horowitz #AudiobookThe Hard Thing about Hard ThingGet the book: https://amzn.to/41g1JaFBen Horowitz, cofounder of Andreessen Horowitz and one of Silicon Valley’s most respected and experienced entrepreneurs, offers essential advice on building and running a startup—practical wisdom for managing the toughest problems business school doesn’t cover, based on his popular ben’s blog.While many people talk about how great it is to start a business, very few are honest about how difficult it is to run one. Ben Horowitz analyzes the problems that confront leaders every day, sha...2024-12-0333 min
Chaptered MindsThe Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben HorowitzIn The Hard Thing About Hard Things, Ben Horowitz shares his unfiltered insights on the challenges of building and leading a business. Drawing from his experiences as a tech entrepreneur and CEO, Horowitz offers practical advice on tackling tough decisions, managing crises, and persevering through setbacks. This episode explores Horowitz’s candid lessons on navigating the ‘hard things’ in business, providing valuable guidance for entrepreneurs and leaders facing difficult paths to success.2024-11-1413 min
StrictlyVC NewsTesla hits the $1 trillion mark, Ben Horowitz cozies up to Las Vegas’ finest, and please do not be a Burning MansplainerStrictlyVC Newsletter Briefing - November 8, 2024
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Tech Industry News: This newsletter provides updates on major players in the tech industry, including Tesla reaching a $1 trillion market cap, OpenAI losing another lead safety researcher, and a bidding war erupting over AI coding tool Cursor.
Venture Capital Activity: The newsletter highlights significant funding rounds, including Upwind's potential $100 million Series B and Conflixis securing $4.2 million in seed funding.
Ben Horowitz and Law Enforcement: The newsletter features an investigative piece exploring the close relationship between venture capitalist Ben Horowitz and the Las Vegas Police Department, including Horowitz's funding of...2024-11-0910 min
Doom DebatesBen Horowitz says nuclear proliferation is GOOD? I disagree.Ben Horowitz, cofounder and General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), says nuclear proliferation is good.I was shocked because I thought we all agreed nuclear proliferation is VERY BAD.If Ben and a16z can’t appreciate the existential risks of nuclear weapons proliferation, why would anyone ever take them seriously on the topic of AI regulation?00:00 Introduction00:49 Ben Horowitz on Nuclear Proliferation02:12 Ben Horowitz on Open Source AI05:31 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaties10:25 Escalation Spirals15:20 Rogue Actors16:33 Nuclear Accidents17:19 Sa...2024-10-2528 min
Business Book Summaries for CEOs and Founders, ApolloSkillsThe Hard Thing About Hard Things By Ben HorowitzUnlock the secrets of entrepreneurial success with insights from Ben Horowitz's 'The Hard Thing About Hard Things.' Learn to thrive amidst challenges and inspire greatness.https://www.apolloskills.com/courses/hardthings"The Hard Thing About Hard Things" by Ben Horowitz offers a candid look at the challenges of leading a startup and navigating the complexities of running a business. Drawing from his experiences as co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz and former CEO of Opsware, Horowitz provides practical advice for entrepreneurs facing tough decisions and difficult situations.The book covers various topics, including...2024-10-2107 min
Decide for Impact podcastThe hard things about hard things – Ben Horowitz #boekencast afl 106Vandaag bespreken we het boek The hard thing about hard things van Ben Horowitz.
Ben is de medeoprichter en beherend vennoot van Andreessen Horowitz, een durfkapitaalfirma uit Silicon Valley die investeert in ondernemers die de volgende generatie toonaangevende bedrijven. Het bedrijf investeert onder andere in Airbnb, GitHub, Facebook, Pinterest en Twitter.
Daarvoor was hij medeoprichter en CEO van Opsware, voorheen Loudcloud, dat in 2007 werd overgenomen door Hewlett-Packard voor $1,6 miljard dollar in 2007.
Horowitz schrijft over zijn ervaringen en inzichten uit zijn carrière als student computerwetenschappen, software-ingenieur, medeoprichter, CEO en investeerder in een blog die door bijna tien miljoen mensen wordt gelez...2024-09-2744 min
Decide for Impact podcastThe hard things about hard things - Ben Horowitz | De Ondernemers Boekencast 106De notities, links en bronnen bij deze boekbespreking van The hard thing about hard things vind je hier https://decideforimpact.com/the-hard-things-about-hard-things-boekencast-afl-106/
In deze aflevering bespreken we het boek The hard things about hard things waarin Tom en Erno een behoorlijk verschillende visie op het boek hebben. Volgens Erno is dit niet de manier zoals je zou willen leven als ondernemer, voor Tom is dit het blangrijkste boek voor ondernemers.
Vandaag bespreken we het boek The hard thing about hard things van Ben Horowitz.
Ben is de medeoprichter en be...2024-09-2744 min
SPARK by Re-BusinessBen Horowitz amikor megszólal, arra odafigyel az üzleti elitA vezérigazgatói döntések jobban tesztelték a bátorságát, mint az intelligenciájátBen Horowitz amikor megszólal, arra odafigyel az üzleti elit, ahogy én is. Olvasom a könyveit és a blogját. Róla azt kell tudni, hogy a 90-es években ő alapította az egyik első felhőszolgáltatást, majd azt 8 év után rengeteg pénzért eladta. Többek között a Facebook, a Pinterest, az Uber, az Instagram, a Skype korai befektetője. Jó érzékkel szállt be. Úgy tartják számon, hogy érti, érzi, mibe...2024-08-2104 min
BETONE ORIGINALBen Horowitz amikor megszólal, arra odafigyel az üzleti elitA vezérigazgatói döntések jobban tesztelték a bátorságát, mint az intelligenciájátBen Horowitz amikor megszólal, arra odafigyel az üzleti elit, ahogy én is. Olvasom a könyveit és a blogját. Róla azt kell tudni, hogy a 90-es években ő alapította az egyik első felhőszolgáltatást, majd azt 8 év után rengeteg pénzért eladta. Többek között a Facebook, a Pinterest, az Uber, az Instagram, a Skype korai befektetője. Jó érzékkel szállt be. Úgy tartják számon, hogy érti, érzi, mibe...2024-08-2004 min
The Ben & Marc ShowThe Future of the American DreamAre we on the verge of a new American Dream? Welcome back to "The Ben & Marc Show," featuring a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz. In this timely new episode, Marc and Ben explore the foundations of American life and identity. From the material aspects of home ownership, education, and healthcare, to the intangible aspects of community and self-actualization, Ben and Marc reveal what it truly means to be American today. They also examine the numerous challenges our nation now faces, as well as reveal how technology can soon revolutionize Ame...2024-05-2059 min
The Ben & Marc ShowAI, Robotics & the Future of ManufacturingWelcome back to "The Ben & Marc Show," featuring a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz. In this new episode – the second in a 2 part series – Marc and Ben address a new round of questions regarding the "State of AI" in relation to company building. In light of recent developments at Boeing, Marc and Ben commence the episode with a discussion on the real criteria boards utilize to select a CEO. Returning to the topic of AI, they explore the potential for emerging chip startups, the incorporation of AI in robotics, and what America will need t...2024-05-161h 15
The Ben & Marc ShowStartup Building: Challenges & Opportunities"It turns out the spreadsheet is not actually the business, despite what you may have learned in business school." - Ben Horowitz Welcome back to "The Ben & Marc Show" featuring a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz. In this second episode of a two-part series, Marc and Ben answer MORE questions about startup building in the post-COVID world. In this one-on-one conversation, 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...2024-05-021h 15a16z PodcastPolitics & the Future of Tech with Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz“If America is going to be America in the next one hundred years, we have to get this right.” - Ben HorowitzThis week on “The Ben & Marc Show”, a16z co-founders Ben Horowitz and Marc Andreessen take on one of the most hot button issues facing technology today: tech regulation and policy.In this one-on-one conversation, Ben and Marc delve into why the political interests of “Big Tech” conflict with a positive technological future, the necessity of decentralized AI, and how the future of American innovation is at its most critical point. They also answer YOUR...2024-04-051h 43
The Ben & Marc ShowPolitics & the Future of Tech“If America is going to be America in the next one hundred years, we have to get this right.” - Ben Horowitz Welcome to “The Ben & Marc Show”, featuring a16z co-founders Ben Horowitz and Marc Andreessen. In this latest episode, Marc and Ben take on one of the most hot button issues facing technology today: tech regulation and policy. In this one-on-one conversation, Ben and Marc delve into why the political interests of “Big Tech” conflict with a positive technological future, the necessity of decentralized AI, and how the future of American inno...2024-04-031h 45
the Bestsellers SummaryDefining Your Identity: Insights from 'What You Do Is Who You Are' by Ben HorowitzChapter 1:Summary of What You Do Is Who You Are
"What You Do Is Who You Are" by Ben Horowitz is a book that explores the importance of culture in building successful organizations. Horowitz argues that a company's culture is defined by the actions and behaviors of its employees, and that leaders must actively shape and cultivate this culture in order to achieve their goals. He highlights the importance of creating a strong sense of purpose and identity within the organization, and offers practical advice for how leaders can inspire and motivate their teams to...2024-03-2911 min
Bookey SummaryThe Power of Identity: Lessons in Leadership from 'What You Do Is Who You Are' by Ben HorowitzChapter 1:Summary of What You Do Is Who You Are Book"What You Do Is Who You Are" by Ben Horowitz is a leadership book that explores the importance of company culture and values in building successful organizations. In the book, Horowitz argues that a company's culture is defined by the actions of its leaders and employees, rather than by its stated values or mission statement. He emphasizes the importance of creating a strong and cohesive culture through consistent actions and decisions, and provides examples of companies that have successfully built strong...2024-03-2911 min
The Ben & Marc ShowFuture of Crypto, Blockchain & Web3 w/ Chris DixonWelcome to “The Ben & Marc Show”, featuring a16z’s co-founders Ben Horowitz and Marc Andreessen. This week, Marc and Ben are joined by guest Chris Dixon to discuss his recent NY Times bestselling book “Read Write Own”, as well as the future of crypto, blockchain and Web3. Chris Dixon has been a General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz since 2012. He founded and leads a16z crypto, which invests in web3 technologies through four dedicated funds with more than $7 billion under management. Previously, Chris was the cofounder and CEO of two startups, SiteAdvisor (acquired by McAfee in 2006) and...2024-02-281h 32
Knol - Snippets of KnowledgeNavigating 'The Struggle': Wisdom from Ben Horowitz's 'The Hard Thing About Hard Things'In this episode of 'Snippets of Knowledge,' we dissect the profound insights from Ben Horowitz's masterpiece, 'The Hard Thing About Hard Things.' Join us as we explore the realities of 'The Struggle,' leadership challenges, the delicate dance of hiring and firing, crafting a resilient company culture, acknowledging our blind spots, and the crucial qualities of endurance and adaptability. Get ready for a deep dive into the trenches of entrepreneurship and leadership, where hard truths meet invaluable lessons.Introduction:Welcome to 'Snippets of Knowledge'Overview of 'The Hard Thing About Hard Things' by Ben...2024-02-0215 min
Best Book Summaries 📚 by StoryShotsThe Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz Book Summary and Review | Free AudiobookShow notes 📝 / PDF and Infographic / Strap in for a wild ride 🎢 with The Hard Thing About Hard Things! Ben Horowitz, Silicon Valley's own guru, dishes out unfiltered truths about startup life 🚀. No sugar-coating, just raw, real insights into the boxing ring of business leadership 🥊. Ready for a no-nonsense summary? Let's dive in! 🤿"Read on your terms. Get the PDF, infographic, full ad-free audiobook and animated version of this summary of The Hard Thing About Hard Things and unlimited bestselling book insights on the top-rated StoryShots app: https://www.getstoryshots.com/⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Help us grow to create more amazing content for you! Don't...2024-01-2819 min
Bookey App 30 mins Book Summaries Knowledge Notes and MoreThe Essence of Identity: A Review of Ben Horowitz's BookChapter 1 What's What You Do Is Who You Are Book by Ben Horowitz"What You Do Is Who You Are: How to Create Your Business Culture" is a book written by Ben Horowitz, a renowned technology entrepreneur and venture capitalist. In this book, Horowitz explores the importance of organizational culture and how it can shape the success or failure of a company. He draws insights from historical figures such as Genghis Khan and Shaka Senghor, as well as modern-day leaders like Mark Zuckerberg and Andy Grove, to illustrate the impact of culture on both large and small o...2024-01-1711 min
"World of DaaS"Ben Horowitz, co-founder of a16z: Venture CapitalBen Horowitz is the cofounder and CEO of Andreessen Horowitz, the most influential venture capital firm of the last 20 years. Ben and Andreessen Horowitz (also known as a16z) have invested in some of the biggest companies out there, including AirBnb, Coinbase, Facebook, Instacart, GitHub and Oculus. Prior to his VC career, Ben founded Opsware/Loudcloud, which was acquired by Hewlett-Packard for $1.6 billion. He’s also the author of the bestselling books 'The Hard Thing About Hard Things' and ‘What You Do Is Who You Are.’In this episode of Worl...2023-10-2452 min
a16z PodcastWhen Will AI Hit the Enterprise? Ben Horowitz and Ali Ghodsi DiscussToday’s episode continues our coverage from a16z’s recent AI Revolution event. You’ll hear directly from a16z cofounder Ben Horowitz and Databricks cofounder and CEO, Ali Ghodsi as they answer questions around AI and the enterprise, plus their perspectives on open source, whether benchmarks are BS, and the scramble of universities to take part in the very wave they kicked off decades ago.If you’d like to access all the talks from AI Revolution in full, visit a16z.com/airevolution. Resources:Find Ali on Twitter: https://twitter.c...2023-10-0625 min
"Upstream" with Erik TorenbergE26: Ben Horowitz on AI, the Future of Venture Capital, and Wartime VCsBen Horowitz, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and one of the most influential venture capitalists of the last decade, sits down with Erik for Turpentine VC. They shed light on how Ben thinks about firm-building and where the future is going. We're proudly sponsored by Vanta. Get $1000 off Vanta with https://www.vanta.com/upstream--Subscribe to Turpentine VC to hear upcoming episodes with top VC minds: Alfred Lin of Sequoia, Elad Gil, and partners at Benchmark: https://www.podpage.com/turpentinevc/--Join our free newsletter to get...2023-09-2245 min
TeresumolibrosTe Resumo "The hard thing about hard things" por Ben Horowitz"The Hard Thing About Hard Things" es un libro escrito por Ben Horowitz, cofundador de Andreessen Horowitz y experimentado empresario de tecnología. En esta obra, Horowitz comparte sus experiencias y sabiduría sobre el mundo de los negocios y el liderazgo en momentos difíciles. A lo largo del libro, ofrece una serie de consejos y reflexiones que son esenciales para cualquier emprendedor o líder empresarial que busque superar desafíos en el mundo de los negocios.2023-09-1804 min
Raising HealthWartime and Peacetime: Being a Leader with Ben HorowitzIn this exclusive conversation from the Bio + Health BUILD summit, founding partner Ben Horowitz sits down with general partner Jorge Conde. They discuss everything from the inspiration behind Ben’s book The Hard Thing About Hard Things, how the open Internet was secured, the difference between wartime and peacetime CEOs, scaling culture, and understanding how bio and healthcare differs from other forms of technology.
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a16z PodcastWartime vs Peacetime: Ben Horowitz on LeadershipIn this exclusive conversation from a16z’s Bio and Health BUILD Summit, founding partner Ben Horowitz sits down with general partner Jorge Conde. They discuss everything from the inspiration behind Ben’s book The Hard Thing About Hard Things, how the open Internet was secured, the difference between wartime and peacetime CEOs, scaling culture, and understanding how bio & healthcare differs from other forms of technology. Topics Covered:00:00 - Introduction02:09 - What are the most important lessons for a CEO?08:45 - Surprising leaders in history11:41 - Wartime CEO v...2023-08-2435 min
"Turpentine VC" | Venture Capital and InvestingE1: Ben Horowitz on What Traditional VC Gets WrongBen Horowitz, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and one of the most influential venture capitalists of the last decade, joins Erik for the inaugural episode of Turpentine VC. If you’re looking to make fund administration easy and intuitive, check out: http://carta.com/turpentine We're hiring across the board at Turpentine and for Erik's personal team on other projects he's incubating. He's hiring a Chief of Staff, EA, Head of Special Projects, Investment Associate, and more. For a list of JDs, check out: eriktorenberg.com.--SPONSORS:🧲...2023-08-0842 minRaising HealthThe Exec Hiring Playbook with Ben Horowitz and Ali GhodsiThe holy grail of company building is finding product-market fit. But what most people don’t tell you is that once you’ve found it, product-market fit brings its own set of challenges, particularly when it comes to scaling rapidly and hiring the right executives at the right time.Drawing from their extensive experiences, a16z cofounder Ben Horowitz and Databricks cofounder and CEO Ali Ghodsi sit down with Steph Smith of the a16z podcast to talk about the hardest things about executive hiring and firing, and what is at stake.They dive into the...2023-07-2539 min
a16z PodcastThe Hard Things About Scaling: Executive Hiring with Ben Horowitz and Ali GhodsiThe holy grail of company building is finding product-market fit. But what most people don’t tell you is that once you’ve found it, product-market fit brings its own set of challenges, particularly when it comes to scaling rapidly and hiring the right executives at the right time.Drawing from their extensive experiences, a16z cofounder Ben Horowitz and Databricks cofounder and CEO Ali Ghodsi sit down to talk about the hardest things about executive hiring and firing, and what is at stake.They dive into the common reasons an exec fails, why sometimes micr...2023-06-1439 min
One Business Book per DayThe Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz"The Hard Thing About Hard Things" by Ben Horowitz is an indispensable guide filled with hard-won wisdom for leaders navigating the challenging terrains of the business world. With rich anecdotes and forthright advice drawn from his own career as a successful entrepreneur, Horowitz takes readers on a journey through the highs and lows of running a business. The book delves into critical aspects of leadership, dealing with adversity, making tough decisions, and building a high-performing team. Horowitz teaches readers how to handle the hardest situations in business, lead under pressure, and steer their company towards success even when the...2023-06-1113 min
Read & RepeatEP18 The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben HorowitzIn The Hard Thing About Hard Things, Ben Horowitz shares some of the key lessons he learned during his entrepreneurial journey, including how to manage, train, and incentivize employees, the importance of courage as a CEO, and the difficult but necessary task of making tough firing decisions. We’ll discuss his early pioneering work in the cloud computing industry as the co-founder of Loudcloud and his later transition to the software business Opsware, which was eventually sold to HP for $1.65 billion. After the sale of Opsware, Horowitz and his business partner Marc Andreessen went on to form the venture ca...2022-12-151h 02a16z PodcastBen Horowitz and Brian Armstrong on Building and Overcoming the Hard ThingsIf you’ve been following the news, you’ve probably heard of the recent FTX scandal.While there’s much still unknown, in this episode we get the unique opportunity to hear from Brian Armstrong – co-founder and CEO of Coinbase – about what’s top of mind for the crypto industry. That includes the impact of this current event on future regulation, how this crypto winter might be different from previous ones, founder psychology during downturns, the transparency that comes with being public, and much more.Brian is interviewed by a16z cofounder and general partner Ben Horowitz...2022-12-0843 min
The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch20 Product: Marty Cagan on The Four Questions of Great Product Management, Product Lessons from Marc Andreessen, Ben Horowitz and eBay's Pierre Omidyar & The Difference Between Truly Great Product Teams and the Rest Marty Cagan is one of the OGs of Product and Product Management as the Founder of Silicon Valley Product Group. Before founding SVPG, Marty served as an executive responsible for defining and building products for some of the most successful companies in the world, including Hewlett-Packard, Netscape Communications, and eBay. He worked directly alongside Marc Andreesen and Ben Horowitz at Netscape and Pierre Omidyar at eBay. In Today's Episode with Marty Cagan We Discuss: 1. Entry into the World of Product From Engineering: How Marty first made...2022-12-0757 min
a16z LiveBen Horowitz on How the Best Leaders Build CultureBen Horowitz discusses the leadership styles of Intel’s Andy Grove and Apple’s Bill Campbell, how Okta won its market with culture, and how to look for and hire the talent you don’t have in an interview with David Weiden, founding partner at Khosla Ventures, at the Khosla Ventures CEO Summit. Read a transcript of the conversation here. 0:40: The management legacy of Intel’s Andy Grove4:26: Why everyone remembers Bill Campbell7:35: How culture gave Okta the competitive edge12:15: Finding the talent you don’t have16:07: Building a resilient company cultureRead a tr...2022-08-1921 min
Instigators of ChangeBen Horowitz on Building Company CultureBen Horowitz isn’t afraid to pick favorites when it comes to great CEOs. Like Andy Grove, the former head of Intel. Grove didn’t put up with any nonsense, Horowitz says, because he was singularly focused on what it takes to achieve and maintain greatness. In our next show from KV’s CEO Summit, Horowitz - the co-founder of the venture capital firm Andreesen Horowitz - talks openly with KV Founding Partner David Weiden about gaining the trust of your employees, why executives often approach diversity the wrong way, and what he’s learned from coaching CEOs who are furi...2022-07-2731 min
Innovation Files: Where Tech Meets Public PolicyInvesting in American Dynamism, With Ben Horowitz and Katherine BoyleVenture capitalists know what it feels like when a company is firing on all cylinders. But it’s been a while since the whole country had that feeling of dynamism—so why not focus on companies that help the cause by supporting the national interest, solving critical problems, and doing fundamentally new things? Rob and Jackie sat down with Ben Horowitz and Katherine Boyle of the leading VC firm Andreessen Horowitz to talk about investing in American dynamism.MentionedBen Horowitz, The Hard Things About Hard Things (Harper Business, 2014). Ben Horowitz, What You Do Is Wh...2022-04-0431 min
Math & Magic: Stories from the Frontiers of Marketing with Bob PittmanBen Horowitz: “Let’s go make something. Let’s change the world.”What do start-up founders and hip hop artists have in common? According to Ben Horowitz: a lot! Since his teenage years, Ben has been inspired by hip hop artists’ ability to create something from nothing-- and he took that guiding ethos with him to Silicon Valley. So even when industry giants shrugged off what would become the internet as we know it, Ben always saw it for what it could be… and in his roles at Netscape and Opsware, Ben actualized it. Learn how at his VC firm Andreessen Horowitz, Ben is helping entrepreneurs actualize their big ideas. Plus, Bob and...2021-08-1245 min
Math & Magic: Stories from the Frontiers of Marketing with Bob PittmanBen Horowitz: “Let’s go make something. Let’s change the world.”What do start-up founders and hip hop artists have in common? According to Ben Horowitz: a lot! Since his teenage years, Ben has been inspired by hip hop artists’ ability to create something from nothing-- and he took that guiding ethos with him to Silicon Valley. So even when industry giants shrugged off what would become the internet as we know it, Ben always saw it for what it could be… and in his roles at Netscape and Opsware, Ben actualized it. Learn how at his VC firm Andreessen Horowitz, Ben is helping entrepreneurs actualize their big ideas. Plus, Bob...2021-08-1244 min
AcquiredAndreessen Horowitz Part IWe kick off Season 9 with a classic: Part I of the a16z story. How did this brand new venture firm charge out of the gates in 2009, going from zero to disrupting the entire venture industry overnight? You probably know Marc & Ben's history with Netscape and Loudcloud/Opsware... but what about the Black Panthers, Nintendo 64, Al Gore, Doug Leone, Masayoshi Son, and an epic feud with Benchmark Capital that became Silicon Valley's version of the Hatfields and the McCoys? Buckle up, Acquired's got the truth. Sponsors:Sentry: https://bit.ly/a...2021-07-272h 05
Pitchpannu (நாமா Tamil Startup Podcast)Ep 8: What is hard thing about hard things by Ben Horowitz in TamilBen Horowitz is a co-founder and general partner at the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz. He is the author of the New York Times bestsellers, The Hard Thing About Hard Things and What You Do Is Who You Are. He also created the a16z Cultural Leadership Fund to connect the greatest cultural leaders to the best new technology companies, and enable more young African Americans to enter the technology industry.
Prior to a16z, Ben was cofounder and CEO of Opsware (formerly Loudcloud), which was acquired by Hewlett-Packard for $1.6 billion in 2007...2021-04-1111 min
Pb Living - A daily book reviewA Book Review - The Hard Thing About Hard Things Book by Ben HorowitzA lot of people talk about how great it is to start a business, but only Ben Horowitz is brutally honest about how hard it is to run one.In The Hard Thing About Hard Things, Ben Horowitz, cofounder of Andreessen Horowitz and one of Silicon Valley's most respected and experienced entrepreneurs, draws on his own story of founding, running, selling, buying, managing, and investing in technology companies to offer essential advice and practical wisdom for navigating the toughest problems business schools don't cover. His blog has garnered a devoted following of millions of readers who have...2021-03-2210 mina16z LiveMartin Casado, David Ulevitch, and Ben Horowitz on a16z Infra #1Welcome to a16z Infra, the Clubhouse Show where the a16z enterprise team discusses the foundational technology and products that underpin all of tech. We dig deep into data, AI/ML, security, developer tools, compute, network, storage, hardware, and anything else found below the surface of modern stacks.On our first show, a16z general partners Ben Horowitz, Martin Casado, and David Ulevitch talk about their journeys as infrastructure founders-turned-investors; what exactly infrastructure is; how it's different from other types of tech; and the importance of technical founders developing go-to-market know-how. Plus, what AWS canceling Parler sign...2021-03-2058 mina16z LivePricing Strategy, Category Creation on Boss Talk #6 with Ben Horowitz and Ali GhodsiPricing has huge implications for market size. How do you know if the price isn't right? And when a customer says something is too expensive, what are they really telling you? Also on Boss Talk #6: creating a new category, how Ali learned to handle racism, and when to bet on your next product. Boss Talk is the Clubhouse show where a16z cofounder Ben Horowitz and Ali Ghodsi, the Founder/CEO of Databricks, discuss CEO stuff, leadership stuff, management stuff... boss stuff. Live every Tuesday 5-6pm on Clubhouse.
2021-03-1857 mina16z LiveCompeting in the Cloud on Boss Talk with Ben Horowitz and Ali GhodsiFor some cloud software companies, they don't just build on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, they compete with them. So, how do you stay ahead when competing in the cloud? a16z cofounder Ben Horowitz and Ali Ghodsi, the Founder/CEO of Databricks, cover that, as well as getting product-market fit on your second product, why it's difficult to do both on-prem and cloud software, the importance of making the right unpopular decision, and how to know if a potential exec hire is a cultural fit on this episode of Boss Talk – the Clubhouse show where a16z cofounder Ben...2021-03-111h 02
a16z PodcastBoss Talk with Ben HorowitzBoss Talk is a weekly live show on Clubhouse, where a16z cofounder Ben Horowitz and Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi discuss CEO stuff, leadership stuff, management stuff… you know, boss stuff. Here we share the second installment; in it, they explain Conway’s Law and shipping your org chart; how to transition from a boss to a boss of bosses; and their predictions for Silicon Valley post-pandemic.For more episodes of Boss Talk and other conversations from a16z, check out our separate feed, a16z Live.
2021-02-2859 min
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The Hard Thing About Hard Things, Ben Horowitz, cofounder of Andreessen Horowitz and one of Silicon Valley's most respected and experienced entrepreneurs, draws on his own story of founding, running, selling, buying, managing, and investing in technology companies to offer essential advice and practical wisdom for navigating the toughest problems business schools don't cover. His blog has garnered a devoted following of millions of...2020-11-1107 min
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The Hard Thing About Hard Things, Ben Horowitz, cofounder of Andreessen Horowitz and one of Silicon Valley's most respected and experienced entrepreneurs, draws on his own story of founding, running, selling, buying, managing, and investing in technology companies to offer essential advice and practical wisdom for navigating the toughest problems business schools don't cover. His blog has garnered a devoted following of millions of readers who have come...2020-11-111h 02
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The Hard Thing About Hard Things, Ben Horowitz, cofounder of Andreessen Horowitz and one of Silicon Valley's most respected and experienced entrepreneurs, draws on his own story of founding, running, selling, buying, managing, and investing in technology companies to offer essential advice and practical wisdom for navigating the toughest problems business schools don't cover. His blog has garnered a devoted following of millions of readers who have come...2020-11-1158 min
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The Hard Thing About Hard Things, Ben Horowitz, cofounder of Andreessen Horowitz and one of Silicon Valley's most respected and experienced entrepreneurs, draws on his own story of founding, running, selling, buying, managing, and investing in technology companies to offer essential advice and practical wisdom for navigating the toughest problems business schools don't cover. His blog has garnered a devoted following of millions of readers who have come...2020-11-1159 min
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The Hard Thing About Hard Things, Ben Horowitz, cofounder of Andreessen Horowitz and one of Silicon Valley's most respected and experienced entrepreneurs, draws on his own story of founding, running, selling, buying, managing, and investing in technology companies to offer essential advice and practical wisdom for navigating the toughest problems business schools don't cover. His blog has garnered a devoted following of millions of readers who have come...2020-11-111h 00
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan316: Legendary Investor Ben Horowitz Talks Moving Culture, Enforcing Values, And His Favorite Rap AlbumBen Horowitz is one of the most widely recognized names in the world of entrepreneurship. Not only is he the co-founder of the famous venture capital fund, Andreessen Horowitz, but he's also a respected author and thinker with some of the most innovative ideas when it comes to the way companies are run.In our conversation with Horowitz, we dive deep into the topic of culture—how to create it, move it, and adhere to it. Horowitz also gives us a glimpse into his book, What You Do Is Who You Are, and shares fascinating stories and ca...2020-07-2152 min
Brief Audio BookThe Hard Thing About Hard Things (Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers) by Ben Horowitz [Business & Career] {#98} #BriefAudioBook - 3 July 2020The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz
[Business & Career] {#98} #BriefAudioBook - 3 July 2020
The Hard Thing About Hard Things
Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers
Ben Horowitz
19 min read
overview
A lot of people talk about how great it is to start a business, but only Ben Horowitz is brutally honest about how hard it is to run one. In “The Hard Thing About Hard Things,” Ben Horowitz, cofounder of ...2020-07-0218 min
Metanoia Lab | O futuro da liderança na era da Inteligência ArtificialEp. 9 | Ben Horowitz: cultura de empresa, CEOs de guerra, e habilidades humanas, comentados por Andrea Iorio.No episódio de hoje, o Andrea analisa 3 frases do Ben Horowitz, um dos maiores Venture Capitalists do mundo, que falam de como cultura de empresa é "o que você faz", sobre liderança em tempos de crise, e sobre a importância das habilidades humanas. Esse episódio é para quem quer enxergar o seu negócio como uma página em branco, pronta para ser preenchida com uma cultura forte, resiliente diante crises, e profundamente humana.O Ben Horowitz é co-fundador do VC Andreessen Horowitz, um dos mais renomados fundos de Venture Capital do mundo...o Ben também é o autor best-seller...2020-05-1937 min
Brief Audio BookWhat You Do is Who You Are (How to Create Your Business Culture) by Ben Horowitz [Leadership] {#S1E17}What You Do is Who You Are by Ben Horowitz
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What You Do is Who You Are
How to Create Your Business Culture
Ben Horowitz
11 min read
overview
Business success relies upon several things, but the culture of the entire business is one of the most important elements. Are you looking to change the culture within your business? Do you dream of higher profitability and growth? Ben Horowitz can help you achieve it! Author...2020-04-1112 min
5 Questions With Dan SchawbelEpisode 66: Ben HorowitzAn interview with Ben Horowitz about how entrepreneurs should prepare for pitch meetings, what all successful entrepreneurs have in common, what he’s learned about leadership from historical figures, how to find the right career and his best career advice.
Welcome to the 66th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the best advice from the world’s smartest and most interesting people by asking them just 5 questions.
This episodes guest:
My guest today is the co-founder and general partner of Andreessen Horowitz, Ben Horowi...2020-01-2008 min
Software Engineering DailyLeadership with Ben HorowitzPhoto credit: Elisabeth FallBen Horowitz started Loudcloud with Marc Andreessen in 1999. He ran the company for eight years and chronicled his experience in his first book The Hard Thing About Hard Things.In his time running Loudcloud, the dotcom bubble burst, but Loudcloud needed cash so badly that he took the company public in 2001. Loudcloud went through layoffs, downsizing, and a difficult strategic maneuver in which Loudcloud sold its cloud provider business for cash, then used the core competency it had developed to create new software for building and running cloud services. This new...2019-11-0450 min
Berkeley Innovation PodcastBen Horowitz on Building a Technology Company - Newton Series ClassicEpisode #4
Newton Series Classic episode featuring renowned Entrepreneur and Venture Capitalist Ben Horowitz. Andreessen Horowitz Co-Founder Ben Horowitz gave this Newton Lecture Series talk on campus at Berkeley on November 3rd, 2009, just four months after starting his new venture firm. In this episode, he shares his entrepreneurial journey, along with what his new firm was looking for in terms of entrepreneurs and companies in which to invest.
00:30 - Episode Introduction
01:30 - Ben Horowitz introduction
02:40 - How to play Quarterback in the NFL
04:10 - Controversial Computer Science degree
05:35...2019-11-0348 min
For Starters with Alexa von TobelHow to Build an Effective Company Culture, with Ben Horowitz of Andreessen HorowitzIn today's world, the success or failure of a company is often attributed to its company culture. But what defines culture? That's the question Ben Horowitz sets out to answer in his new book, What You Do Is Who You Are—drawing on key lessons from history and his own experience co-founding Opsware (which sold to HP for $1.6 billion) and venture firm Andreessen Horowitz (which counts Airbnb, Lyft, and Slack in its portfolio). Ben shares the two things he looks for in founders before backing them, why culture is how people behave when you're not there, and what prison cul...2019-10-3037 min
Decoder with Nilay PatelRecode Decode: Ben HorowitzAndreessen Horowitz co-founder Ben Horowitz talks with Recode's Kara Swisher about the state of venture capital, diversity in tech, and his new book, What You Do Is Who You Are: How to Create Your Business Culture. Horowitz also discusses the impact of SoftBank's $100 billion Vision Fund on Silicon Valley, why he wouldn't invest in a social or mobile startup today, and what former CEO Travis Kalanick got right — and very wrong — with Uber’s culture. Plus: Why "break" was the exact right word for Facebook to use in its "move fast and break things" era.Featuring:Ben...2019-10-301h 03
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Ben Horowitz, a leading venture capitalist, modern management expert, and New York Times bestselling author combines lessons both from history and modern organisational practice with practical and often surprising advice to help us build cultures that can weather both good and bad times.
The times and...2019-10-306h 13Escape Reality Through Your Headphones With Free AudiobookWhat You Do Is Who You Are: How to Create Your Business Culture Audiobook by Ben HorowitzListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 374986
Title: What You Do Is Who You Are: How to Create Your Business Culture
Author: Ben Horowitz
Narrator: Kevin Kenerly
Format: Unabridged
Length: 6:13:24
Language: English
Release date: 10-29-19
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Ben Horowitz, a leading venture capitalist, modern management expert, and New York Times bestselling author, combines lessons both from history and from modern organizational practice with practical and often surprising advice to help executives build cultures that can weather both good and bad times.
Ben Horowitz has long...2019-10-296h 13
The Jordan Harbinger Show270: Ben Horowitz | What You Do Is Who You AreBen Horowitz (@bhorowitz) is a founding partner of superstar venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, and the author of NYT Best Seller The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers and his latest, What You Do Is Who You Are: How to Create Your Business Culture.
What We Discuss with Ben Horowitz:
What the Haitian slave revolt can teach us about creating a thriving, resilient company culture from chaos.
Why a company's culture -- for better or worse -- will endure in the memory of the people who work there...2019-10-2959 min
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Ben Horowitz, a leading venture capitalist, modern management expert, and New York Times bestselling author combines lessons both from history and modern organisational practice with practical and often surprising advice to help us build cultures that can weather both good and bad times. The times and circumstances in which people...2019-10-296h 13
The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch20VC: a16z's Ben Horowitz on How To Create An Environment of Trust with Founders, How and Why Creating Shocking Rules Is So Impactful To Culture & What The Samurai, Shaka Senghor and Toussaint Teach Us About Company Culture BuildingBen Horowitz is a Co-Founder and General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, one of the leading and most prestigious venture firms of the last decade with a portfolio including the likes of Facebook, Github, Slack, Lyft, Coinbase and many more incredible companies. Ben is also the author of the New York Times bestseller, The Hard Thing About Hard Things, and the upcoming Harper Business book, What You Do Is Who You Are, available October 29. Prior to a16z, Ben was Co-Founder and CEO of Opsware, acquired by Hewlett-Packard for $1.6 billion in 2007. Previously, Ben ran several product divisions at Netscape Communications, inc...2019-10-2832 min
The Tim Ferriss Show#392: Ben Horowitz — What You Do Is Who You Are >> Lessons from Silicon Valley, Andy Grove, Genghis Khan, Slave Revolutions, and More"One of the key insights from Bushido is that a culture is not a set of beliefs, it's a set of actions." — Ben HorowitzBen Horowitz (@bhorowitz) is a cofounder and general partner at the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz. He is the author of The New York Times bestseller, The Hard Thing About Hard Things, and the upcoming Harper Business book, What You Do Is Who You Are, available October 29th. He also created the a16z Cultural Leadership Fund to connect cultural leaders to the best new technology companies, and enable more young African Americans to...2019-10-241h 13
David's NotesMarc Andreessen & Ben Horowitz on Entrepreneurs, Then and Now [a16z Podcast]Marc Andreessen: Two categories of entrepreneurs that have risen in the last decade. [1] O to O: Online to offline. Like Airbnb, Lyft, Uber etc. Those founders are much more operationally focused than the previous generation. It’s not just software. Those companies have a big real world logistical operations component. That has turned out to be a different kind of founder. They are more of a throwback. Like the semiconductor founders from 30 years ago: Harder core, dirt under the fingernails. Marc Andreessen: [2] The other is the rise of the deep domain expert in a science like biology. A...2019-07-0809 min
Piano WhispererSalman meets HorowitzConcert pianist, Mark Salman, recounts his unforgettable story of meeting Vladimir Horowitz, arguably the greatest classical pianist of the Twentieth Century. Not only did Mark meet Horowitz personally, but he also was invited to the Horowitz home to play for Horowitz in his NY apartment!2019-06-2800 mina16z Podcasta16z Podcast: Talent, Tech Trends, and Culture -- with Ben, Marc, and Tyler Cowenwith Marc Andreessen (@pmarca), Ben Horowitz (@bhorowitz), and Tyler Cowen (@tylercowen)
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 economics at George Mason University and chairman and general director of the Mercatus Center there, and host of his own podcast.) The conversation originally took place at our most recent annual innovation Summit -- which features a16z speakers and invited experts from various organizations discussing innovation at companies large and small, as well as tech trends sp...2018-12-2938 min
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AcquiredEpisode 42: Opsware (with special guest Michel Feaster)Acquired dives into the legendary acquisition of Ben Horowitz & Marc Andreessen’s “second act” software company Opsware, from a perspective never before heard—HP’s side of the story! Our heroes are joined by Michel Feaster, who led both the acquisition for HP and then the Opsware product as part of the integrated company afterward under Ben Horowitz. Today the tables have turned: Michel is the Co-Founder and CEO of Seattle-based startup Usermind, and Ben Horowitz sits on her board on behalf of A16Z. This episode is not one to miss! Sponsors:Sentry: http...2017-08-051h 19
The Art of ManufacturingBen Horowitz: Andreessen Horowitz (live)Imagine your startup is down to its last bit of cash, your investors won’t follow on, you’re sure you’re going bankrupt, and everyone tells you to give up. What do you do? You decide to take your company public--it’s dubbed by BusinessWeek as “The IPO from Hell.” That’s just one of many cold-sweat moments Ben Horowitz has experienced first-hand in his career. Ben took that beleaguered company public and eventually sold it to HP for $1.65B in one of the most impressive turnaround stories in history. He went on to co-found the prestigious Si...2017-05-1856 min
How to Start a Startup15 - Ben Horowitz - How To ManageYou are not the only one whom your decisions impact. Ben Horowitz, founder of Andreessen Horowitz and Opsware, discusses this important management perspective that founders miss, with, of course, the gratuitous rap lyric or two sprinkled in.From YC Startup Class - How to Start a Startup - Stanford CS183BLecture Transcript: tech.genius.com/B-horowitz-lecture-15-how-to-manage-annotatedSee the slides and readings at startupclass.samaltman.com/courses/lec15/Discuss this lecture: startupclass.co/courses/how-to-start-a-startup/lectures/64044Click to view: show...2016-01-0649 minHow to Start a Startup15 - Ben Horowitz - How To ManageYou are not the only one whom your decisions impact. Ben Horowitz, founder of Andreessen Horowitz and Opsware, discusses this important management perspective that founders miss, with, of course, the gratuitous rap lyric or two sprinkled in.From YC Startup Class - How to Start a Startup - Stanford CS183BLecture Transcript: tech.genius.com/B-horowitz-lecture-15-how-to-manage-annotatedSee the slides and readings at startupclass.samaltman.com/courses/lec15/Discuss this lecture: startupclass.co/courses/how-to-start-a-startup/lectures/64044Click to view: show...2016-01-0649 minHow to Start a Startup15 - Ben Horowitz - How To ManageYou are not the only one whom your decisions impact. Ben Horowitz, founder of Andreessen Horowitz and Opsware, discusses this important management perspective that founders miss, with, of course, the gratuitous rap lyric or two sprinkled in.From YC Startup Class - How to Start a Startup - Stanford CS183BLecture Transcript: tech.genius.com/B-horowitz-lecture-15-how-to-manage-annotatedSee the slides and readings at startupclass.samaltman.com/courses/lec15/Discuss this lecture: startupclass.co/courses/how-to-start-a-startup/lectures/64044Click to view: show...2016-01-0649 minHow to Start a Startup15 - Ben Horowitz - How To ManageYou are not the only one whom your decisions impact. Ben Horowitz, founder of Andreessen Horowitz and Opsware, discusses this important management perspective that founders miss, with, of course, the gratuitous rap lyric or two sprinkled in.From YC Startup Class - How to Start a Startup - Stanford CS183BLecture Transcript: tech.genius.com/B-horowitz-lecture-15-how-to-manage-annotatedSee the slides and readings at startupclass.samaltman.com/courses/lec15/Discuss this lecture: startupclass.co/courses/how-to-start-a-startup/lectures/64044Click to view: show...2016-01-0649 minHow to Start a Startup15 - Ben Horowitz - How To ManageYou are not the only one whom your decisions impact. Ben Horowitz, founder of Andreessen Horowitz and Opsware, discusses this important management perspective that founders miss, with, of course, the gratuitous rap lyric or two sprinkled in.From YC Startup Class - How to Start a Startup - Stanford CS183BLecture Transcript: tech.genius.com/B-horowitz-lecture-15-how-to-manage-annotatedSee the slides and readings at startupclass.samaltman.com/courses/lec15/Discuss this lecture: startupclass.co/courses/how-to-start-a-startup/lectures/64044Click to view: show...2016-01-0649 minHow to Start a Startup15 - Ben Horowitz - How To ManageYou are not the only one whom your decisions impact. Ben Horowitz, founder of Andreessen Horowitz and Opsware, discusses this important management perspective that founders miss, with, of course, the gratuitous rap lyric or two sprinkled in.From YC Startup Class - How to Start a Startup - Stanford CS183BLecture Transcript: tech.genius.com/B-horowitz-lecture-15-how-to-manage-annotatedSee the slides and readings at startupclass.samaltman.com/courses/lec15/Discuss this lecture: startupclass.co/courses/how-to-start-a-startup/lectures/64044Click to view: show...2016-01-0649 minHow to Start a Startup15 - Ben Horowitz - How To ManageYou are not the only one whom your decisions impact. Ben Horowitz, founder of Andreessen Horowitz and Opsware, discusses this important management perspective that founders miss, with, of course, the gratuitous rap lyric or two sprinkled in.From YC Startup Class - How to Start a Startup - Stanford CS183BLecture Transcript: tech.genius.com/B-horowitz-lecture-15-how-to-manage-annotatedSee the slides and readings at startupclass.samaltman.com/courses/lec15/Discuss this lecture: startupclass.co/courses/how-to-start-a-startup/lectures/64044Click to view: show...2016-01-0649 mina16z Podcasta16z Podcast: Mellody Hobson and Ben Horowitz Talk Investing, Career, and Star Wars!Mellody Hobson, president of Ariel Investments, sits down with Ben Horowitz during a16z's 2015 Tech Summit for a wide ranging conversation on investing, the state of markets, and how Hobson began her career in finance. Oh, and Star Wars!
Hobson has a little inside info given that her husband is George Lucas. And for the minuscule number of people who have not seen the new Star Wars pic -- no spoilers here.
2015-12-181h 00a16z Podcasta16z Podcast: Straight Outta Compton, The Interview (including Ice Cube and Ben Horowitz)This special episode of the a16z Podcast is based on a Q&A from an early screening we hosted of Universal Pictures’ Straight Outta Compton, the story of the group N.W.A. that revolutionized music and pop culture.
The Q&A features Ice Cube, producer, rapper, and one of the original members of N.W.A.; director F. Gary Gray; and Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell, and O’Shea Jackson Jr., who play Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, and Ice Cube, respectively. Their wide-ranging conversation -- as interviewed by a16z's Ben Horowitz -- covers the struggle, the driv...2015-08-1546 min
Stanford eCornerBen Horowitz, Tom Byers - Nailing the Hard ThingsEntrepreneur and venture capitalist Ben Horowitz shares which entrepreneurial skills truly matter, and why learning to manage well may be the most critical skill of all. Horowitz, a founding partner of Andreessen Horowitz, discusses the value of learning inside a large company, some of the exciting technology frontiers ahead, and the purpose and philosophy of his firm, in conversation with Stanford Engineering Professor Tom Byers.2014-11-2654 min
Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders Video SeriesBen Horowitz (Andreessen Horowitz) - Nailing the Hard ThingsEntrepreneur and venture capitalist Ben Horowitz shares which entrepreneurial skills truly matter, and why learning to manage well may be the most critical skill of all. Horowitz, a founding partner of Andreessen Horowitz, discusses the value of learning inside a large company, some of the exciting technology frontiers ahead, and the purpose and philosophy of his firm, in conversation with Stanford Engineering Professor Tom Byers.2014-11-1952 min
Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders (ETL)Ben Horowitz (Andreessen Horowitz) - Nailing the Hard ThingsEntrepreneur and venture capitalist Ben Horowitz shares which entrepreneurial skills truly matter, and why learning to manage well may be the most critical skill of all. Horowitz, a founding partner of Andreessen Horowitz, discusses the value of learning inside a large company, some of the exciting technology frontiers ahead, and the purpose and philosophy of his firm, in conversation with Stanford Engineering Professor Tom Byers.2014-11-1954 min
Discover Legally Popular Titles Full Audiobooks in Self Development, How-ToThe Hard Thing about Hard Things by Ben Horowitz Audiobook by InstaRead SummariesListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttp://hotaudiobook.comTitle: The Hard Thing about Hard Things by Ben Horowitz
Subtitle: A 30-minute Instaread Chapter by Chapter Summary
Author: InstaRead Summaries
Narrator: Jason P. Hilton
Format: Unabridged
Length: 41 mins
Language: English
Release date: 09-17-14
Publisher: Instaread Summaries
Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 42 votes
Genres: Self Development, How-To
Publisher's Summary:
With InstaRead Summaries, you can get the essence of a book in 30 minutes or less. We read every chapter and summarize it in one or two paragraphs so you can get the information contained in the book at a faster rate...2014-09-1741 min
How to Discover Free Audiobook in Radio & TV, Great InterviewsCharlie Rose: David Brooks and Ben Horowitz, April 18, 2014 by Charlie Rose | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Charlie Rose: David Brooks and Ben Horowitz, April 18, 2014
Author: Charlie Rose
Narrator: Charlie Rose
Format: Original Recording
Length: 54 mins
Language: English
Release date: 04-18-14
Publisher: Charlie Rose Show
Genres: Radio & TV, Great Interviews
Summary:
A conversation with David Brooks of the New York Times.
Next, a conversation with Ben Horowitz, co-founder and general partner of the venture capital firm, Andreessen Horowitz. [Broadcast Date: April 18, 2014]
Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com2014-04-1854 min