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A Different PerspectiveA Different Perspective with Benedict Evans - AI’s Evolution: Hype, Real-World Impact and Moral PanicIn this weeks episode Nick talks to Benedict EvansBenedict Evans is an independent analyst with over 25 years’ experience in mobile, media, and technology. Evans recounts his career journey, from equity analysis of mobile operators, to strategic roles in media and telecoms, and later his work at venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz.Nick and Benedict conversations explores the evolution of artificial intelligence, clarifying definitions of AI, machine learning, and generative AI, and drawing historical parallels with past technology shifts such as smartphones, spreadsheets, and the internet. Evans discusses AI’s strengths, limitations, and public misconceptions, emph...
2025-08-191h 01
The MAD Podcast with Matt TurckAI Eats the World: Benedict Evans on What Really Matters NowWhat if the “AI revolution” is actually… stuck in the messy middle? In this episode, Benedict Evans returns to tackle the big question we left hanging a year ago: Is AI a true paradigm shift, or just another tech platform shift like mobile or cloud? One year later, the answer is more complicated — and more revealing — than anyone expected.Benedict pulls back the curtain on why, despite all the hype and model upgrades, the core LLMs are starting to look like commodities. We dig into the real battlegrounds: distribution, brand, and the race to build stic...
2025-05-221h 15
Giant IdeasWorld Leading Tech Analyst, Benedict Evans: Making Sense of AIWelcome back! Today, we’re joined by one of the most insightful voices in tech - Benedict Evans, former Andreessen Horowitz partner and founder of Benedict's Newsletter. Over the last ten years, Benedict has independently predicted huge waves in tech, often before others. If you’ve followed the evolution of technology, it’s likely you’ve read his work. Benedict has spent 20 years analysing media and technology, and worked across equity research, strategy, consulting and venture capital. He’s now an independent analyst.His newsletter now attracts around 200,000 subscribers, he writes essays, creates annual pres...
2025-05-2235 min
Bubble Trouble: Laying Out Inconvenient Truths About How Business and Financial Markets Really WorkInto the Future with Benedict EvansBack by popular demand, returning guest Benedict Evans to help us work out where we’ll be a year from now. This is our first predictions show, and Benedict has been brave enough to lead from the front with his latest presentation AI Eats the World. Will it? And if it does, what sort of indigestion will it bring? We double down on what the next twelve months will bring given the avalanche of “events-dear-boy-events” we’ve witnessed in the last twelve. For more on Bubble Trouble, including transcripts of the show, visit us online at http://bubbletro...
2024-12-2346 min
Another PodcastAi eats the worldFor the past decade, Benedict has given an annual presentation on the state of technology, and he did the latest at Slush in Helsinki last month. In this episode we discuss some of the challenges and issues that he tried to cover. You can find the full presentation here - https://www.ben-evans.com/presentations
2024-12-0842 min
Reluctantly...Hailey Benedict ... Keith Urban Can Pick 'emHailey Benedict knows the record deal isn't the end goal...It's the beginning. Terry Evans' recollection of first seeing Hailey perform at a fundraiser over a decade ago sets the stage for her remarkable growth as an artist.In this episode, Hailey reflects on her journey from a young performer to a rising star in the country music scene. Terry and Hailey discuss her early experiences, the impact of social media on her career, the importance of family support and the challenges of being a talented kid growing up as a musician. From community functions to festivals...
2024-11-051h 02
ToplineE79: Understanding AI's Place in Tech with Benedict EvansIn episode 79 of Topline, Sam and Asad sit down with Benedict Evans to discuss the rapid evolution of AI. Together, they explore AI’s growing impact on businesses and the economy, with Benedict offering expert insights on the scalability of AI models and the challenges companies face in staying competitive. The conversation also delves into AI’s implications for the job market and its role in shaping the future of enterprise software. Topline by Pavilion is also proud to debut The Revenue Leadership Podcast with Kyle Norton. Listen to the first two episodes now. Want more...
2024-10-131h 01Another PodcastFrom SAAS software to Formula 1Benedict went from being a consultant to an analyst to having his own business, but in essence, he's always been an analyst. Toni went from policy to consultancy, then from B2B sales to Formula 1. After four years of doing the podcast, we thought it would be interesting to sit down and discuss how we got here and talk all things Formula 1.
2024-10-1145 min
Ex nihilo - Podcast EnglishTalking to ... Benedict EvansOne might call Benedict Evans an anthropologist of our digital age, as he’s been observing and analyzing its technological changes for over two decades. Before deciding to become an independent observer, he started his career at various venture capital and equity firms, such as Andreessen Horowitz, Entrepreneur First, and Mosaic Ventures. Now, he provides over 175,000 readers with his observations of the technosphere’s pulse as he interprets which of its often disruptive changes actually matter in his weekly newsletter. As a graduate of the University of Cambridge, where he studied history, Evans' perspective is imbued with observations that aren...
2024-09-0458 minBubble Trouble: Laying Out Inconvenient Truths About How Business and Financial Markets Really WorkCalling Bubbles with Benedict Evans (Part Two)This week, part two of our continued conversation with Benedict Evans, an analyst with over 175,000 avid readers for his tech blog. For more on Bubble Trouble, including transcripts of the show, visit us online at http://bubbletroublepodcast.comYou can learn more about Richard at https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-kramer-16306b2/More on Will Page at: https://pivotaleconomics.com(Times below correspond to the episode without considering any inserted advertisements.)In this episode of Bubble Trouble, hosts Richard Kramer and Will Page delve into the intricacies o...
2024-07-0147 minBubble Trouble: Laying Out Inconvenient Truths About How Business and Financial Markets Really WorkCalling Bubbles with Benedict Evans (Part One)This week we are talking bubbles - or not! - with Benedict Evans, an analyst with over 175,000 avid readers for his tech blog. We’ve done our level best to reflect on why bubbles happen, but what about calling them out before they burst. “It would have been nice to have known” we were in a bubble before it caused trouble. That wish fits like an OJ Simpson glove into a recent column by Benedict exploring how and when to call them. With AI mania and NVIDIA up 130% this year and 700% in 18 months, lifting many other boats with it, this wi...
2024-06-2440 min
"Turpentine VC" | Venture Capital and InvestingE43: Benedict Evans on Automation Crypto, VR, and Predicting the Future of TechToday's episode features a discussion from 2023 with reknowned independent analyst Benedict Evans (formerly a16z and Mosaic Ventures) about his predictions and frameworks for AI, VR/AR, Crypto and blockchain, the cloud, automation, and more. AI scout and podcast host Nathan Labenz (The Cognitive Revolution's host) joined for the last 20 minutes to deepen the discussion on AI. Crush your 2024 goals and learn a new language with Babbel - get 60% off at Babbel.com/torenburg🔥 Apply to join over 400 founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmplogxqz0y.typeform.com/to/JCkphVqj
2024-06-111h 15The MAD Podcast with Matt TurckIs AI a platform shift or a paradigm shift? | Benedict EvansIn this episode, we sat down with Benedict Evans, a leading voice in the tech industry and a former partner at Andreessen Horowitz.
Known for his sharp insights and forward-thinking analysis, Benedict shares his expert perspective on what generative AI means for the future of technology, business, and society at large.
Specifically, we dive deep into the evolving landscapes of generative AI, augmented and virtual reality, and the critical issue of AI bias.
Join us as Benedict Evans provides a nuanced analysis of cutting-edge tech and shares his insights and perspectives on the...
2024-04-1051 minAnother PodcastAI and Everything ElseEvery year, Benedict produces a big presentation exploring macro and strategic trends in the tech industry. Here are some of the key takeaways from this year's presentation - AI, and everything else.Presentation - https://www.ben-evans.com/presentations
2023-12-1735 min
Analyse Asia with Bernard LeongThe New Gatekeepers & Evolution of AI & Web3 with Benedict Evans"With both Web3 and VR, if you thought that was interesting a year ago, it's still interesting. Nothing's really changed. Like 98% of all the nonsense has gone away. But if it was early 2022 and you thought VR headsets are going to be a device that two or 3 billion people own, well nothing's changed in the last year to change that. If you think that we might build a billion-scale, consumer software, consumer internet service on a blockchain. Which is really what Web3 means. Yeah, ok. If you thought that a year ago, fine, but you should probably think that is st...
2023-05-211h 09
"Upstream" with Erik TorenbergE9: Benedict Evans on AI, Web3, VR and the Future of TechErik sits down with independent analyst Benedict Evans for a wide-ranging discussion of predictions and frameworks spanning the vast realm of technology - where we’ve been, where we’re going, and what really matters. AI scout and podcast host Nathan Labenz (The Cognitive Revolution) joins for the last 20 minutes to deepen the discussion on AI. If you’re looking for an ERP platform, check out our sponsor, NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/UPSTREAM--RECOMMENDED PODCAST: Every week investor and writer of the popular newsletter The Diff, Byrne Hobart, and co-host Erik Torenberg discuss...
2023-05-191h 22
Meet the CXO - Bereden, was verbindetFolge 18 - Claudia Nemat and Benedict Evans
AI Large language models like ChatGPT reproduce patterns, but struggle with facts. That's according to independent tech analyst Benedict Evans. Claudia Nemat, Board Member for Technology & Innovation at Telekom, spoke with him about the opportunities that ChatGPT & Co. nevertheless offer and about Europe's innovative strength. This episode is in English.
KI Large Language Modelle wie ChatGPT reproduzieren Muster, aber „flunkern“ bei Fakten. Das sagt der unabhängige Tech-Analyst Benedict Evans. Welche Chancen ChatGPT & Co. dennoch bieten und wie es um die Innovationskraft von Europa steht, darüber sprach mit ihm Claudia Nemat, Vorständin für Technologie und Inno...
2023-04-2423 min
Channels with Peter KafkaAn SVB (phew!) update + Benedict Evans on the future of (almost) everythingFirst: A Silicon Valley Bank check-in with Dan Primack of Axios. Why, exactly, did so many tech companies (and, um, media companies) bank with SVB, and what happens next?Then, Peter Kafka has a great, wide-ranging conversation with tech analyst / thinkfluencer Benedict Evans. They talk about artificial intelligence, Amazon’s ad business (or whatever we should call it), YouTube’s place in the streaming wars, and what the metaverse and jetpacks have in common. Plus, cow hooves!Featuring: Dan Primack (@danprimack), Business Editor at AxiosBenedict Evans (@benedictevans), Tech AnalystHost: Pete...
2023-03-161h 04
Big Technology PodcastAmazon's Ad Business Soars + AI APIs — With Benedict EvansBenedict Evans is a star tech analyst who’s spent years at Andreessen Horowitz and is now independent. Evans joins Big Technology Podcast to highlight some big, surprising new shifts in the tech industry, which he covers in a new presentation called the New Gatekeepers. In this episode, we discuss how media and retail are blending, with a focus on Amazon's ad business. Stay tuned for the second half, where Evans goes into depth about the potential for AI APIs, especially ChatGPT's. --- Enjoying Big Technology Podcast? Please rate us five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in your podcast app of choic...
2023-03-081h 06Another PodcastTV after software‘Software eats the world’, and now it’s eating TV, but then what? Pretty soon software seems to stop mattering, and all the questions become TV questions, fashion questions, or music questions, while tech moves on to something else. Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2022-09-0630 minAnother PodcastA new wave of company creationAdam Neumann's latest venture shines a light on some of the interesting questions that arise, such as: What is this, what could it be, and can it work? Can this person make it work? As well as, is this the kind of deal we should be doing? Do we understand this?Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2022-08-2330 minAnother PodcastLighting and tech diffusionWhat does a light on a restaurant table say about the failure of smart home startups? Or Shein?Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2022-08-1526 minAnother PodcastThe FTC's antitrust thesisThe US is fundamentally rethinking its approach to competition, and M&A, and tech, and big tech buying startups. The FTC trying to block Meta from buying Within is the test case for all of those. How many interesting problems can we cover in 30 minutes?When big tech buys small techFollow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2022-08-0226 minAnother PodcastWhen the point of leverage changesWhat does 'focus' mean for a trillion dollar company? Amazon is buying doctors and Apple might be a bank - should we change our assumptions for what these kinds of companies would never do? How does the point of leverage change?Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2022-07-2537 minAnother PodcastRemember AI?Five years ago AI was everything, but attention moved on (Metaverse! Crypto!) and ‘Applied AI’ became useful but boring. Now things like DALL-E look cool, but what are they useful for? What’s the second wave?Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2022-07-1834 minAnother PodcastWhat's next for advertising?Advertising is $700bn - after IDFA and the cookie apocalypse, what else is breaking apart and where do things land?Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2022-06-0632 minAnother PodcastThree ways to say noThe more that governments, regulators, policy-makers and activists demand that tech works differently, the more argument there is, and the more that tech people and companies people say ‘no!’ But what does it mean when a tech company, or indeed any company in any industry, says ’no’? Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2022-05-3030 minAnother PodcastShein, TikTok and Netflix - thinking about limitsShein added 60k new products in the last week - double Zara and H&M's total combined stock. Netflix made more shows last year than the entire US TV industry back when it start streaming. What happens when you remove physical limits? What's the feedback cycle? Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2022-05-2635 minAnother PodcastMetaverse - how to be wrong in the right wayWhat do we mean when we say 'the metaverse'? And what do we mean by interoperability?It's far more useful to get specific about how we think about the future of the internet. What will it do and not do? How will it work and not work? If we are going to make predictions and be wrong, we might as well be wrong in specific ways.Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2022-05-1734 minAnother PodcastStories in the noiseElon made a lot of noise this week, but what else was going on? We chat about half a dozen things that happened in tech this week, all of them more interesting than the bird company. Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2022-05-0239 minAnother PodcastNetflix isn't a tech companyNetflix missed its numbers, but what's really going on in streaming? Is this a tech company, and does it have winner-takes-all effects? Or are all the questions to ask really about television? And whatever happened to the Apple TV?Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2022-04-2639 minAnother PodcastAre you a seal?‘Big tech’ is big and scary, but do they care about your market? They could come in, yes, and make a mess, but would that make any sense for them? And, do you look like a seal?Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2022-04-1231 min
Forward ThinkingForward Thinking on tech and the unpredictability of prediction with Benedict EvansIn this episode of the McKinsey Global Institute’s Forward Thinking podcast, Michael Chui talks with Benedict Evans, an independent technology analyst. Evans covers topics including the following: ● The generational shifts in technology that occur every 15 years or so ● What characterizes a “universal product” ● Why Web3 generates the most polarizing views among senior tech people ● Whether tech is becoming a regulated industry This conversation was recorded in February 2022. To read a transcript of this episode, visit: https://mck.co/BenedictEvans Follow @McKinsey_MGI on Twitter and the McKinsey Global Institute on LinkedIn for more.See www.m...
2022-04-0639 minAnother PodcastThe Evolution of networksWeb3 will remake networks, content and online publishing - apparently. But how many cycles have we been through, how much do the forms, networks and intersections change, and what does it mean to own your data? Is that even possible? Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2022-03-1441 minAnother PodcastUkraineA chat about Ukraine without pretending we know about Russia, geopolitics and Ukraine. Rather we will focus on some of the things happening in and around tech with regards to this. And we are absolutely conscious these may not be the most important things happening right now.Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2022-03-0738 min
Cut to the CryptoWhere Is Crypto Headed? Benedict Evans Shares His Thoughts on This and MoreWelcome to a new episode of Cut to the Crypto. The question of this episode is: where is crypto headed? To dive into that, we’re talking to Benedict Evans, a tech analyst. He’s here to talk about where crypto is headed over the coming years and what we can expect from the space as a whole.Benedict tells us why he sees the “where” of crypto as more important than the “if” and discusses whether crypto is here to stay or not. How will crypto and blockchain integrate into our daily lives and will they ever replace...
2022-03-0713 minAnother PodcastTalking about cryptoCrypto is so big and yet so unclear that we can’t even agree what to call it. What does ‘web3’ mean, what might it mean, how do we ignore the noise, and what questions might matter?Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2022-03-0139 minAnother PodcastThe retail resetEverything comes out of Covid (we hope), especially retail. US ecommerce penetration jumped forward a little and the UK a lot, but what kinds of companies, brands and stories can be created now that everything and anything can be online?Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2022-02-2133 min
Le café de l'e-commerce099 - KOL qui coule, prédictions e-commerce 2022 de Benedict Evans et gestion de la fraude avec Olivier Erol🎄Épisode 099 : Direction Les Alpes pour Laetitia et la Pologne pour Adrien, la magie de la technologie existe vraiment !
☃️ Levi’s annonce son arrivée dans les NFT. Forever 21 après avoir fermé certaines boutiques en ouvrent d’autres dans le metavers. Et pendant ce temps là, KOL est en redressement judiciaire, Walden est bien placé pour racheter Relais Colis et Selfridges se fait racheté. Pas de répit pour cette 52ème semaine 2021.
🌝 Prédictions e-commerce 2022 : Adrien a étudié à la loupe les annonces de Benedict Evans, analyste britannique. On est sur un 50% OK, 50% KO.
2021-12-2748 minAnother PodcastWhat we know about web 3 so farAnother episode on our theme ‘how to talk about X if you’re not in the field’ - this time ‘Web3’, the new brand name for crypto. How do we ignore the noise (SO much noise) and think about where and how this will be useful?Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2021-11-1541 minAnother PodcastThe Meta realityThere are two strands to this story: the second phase of Facebook which is the Metaverse (which we previously spoke about on the podcast) and Facebook actually changing its name to Meta. If and when you decide to create a new brand because the existing brand comes with a lot of baggage, a marketing person would probably suggest you fix the problems first, and then decide how to communicate the rebrand. So why would Facebook move to ‘Meta’ today?Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2021-11-0240 minAnother PodcastMetaverse - beyond the buzzword‘Metaverse’ is the buzzword of the moment, yet it doesn’t really exist as more than a label on a whiteboard, and many of the ideas it tries to combine might not happen, or not like that. This might be the new ‘information highway.’ But however it works, some kind of break-out of new devices, new experiences and new kinds of popular culture seems pretty easy to believe in.Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2021-10-1839 min
Analyse Asia with Bernard LeongTechnology Past, Present & Future with Benedict EvansIn episode 346, Benedict Evans shares his perspectives on the history and trends of technology. Benedict explores the different narratives spanning across the mobile wars between Apple & Google, generational shifts in digital transformation of enterprises, the challenges of app stores and digital advertising & privacy. Last but not least, he asks the key questions on what's next for technology. There's some industries where 10 years time is the next product cycle. There's some industries where, you know what your rent's going to be in 10 years time. There's other technology: 10 years is right on the edge of science fiction. You really don't kn...
2021-10-1258 minAnother PodcastRegulation - Who will notice?Tech regulation and the problems that prompt it to fill every headline. But is structural change coming? Who will this affect? Who will notice?Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2021-09-2835 minAnother PodcastApple's metronomeThe new iPhones are boring, and why that's interesting. Plus, Apple and Epic stumble towards a new App Store model, and - Real Soon Now - Apple! glasses! and! cars! It's the Apple metronome. Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2021-09-2039 minAnother PodcastGames and RobloxThe barrier to entry to gaming is lower than it has ever been. But are there more gamers today? Are more 10-year-olds playing games today than they did 10 years ago? And why are we more focused on what is happening in this space?Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2021-08-2635 minAnother PodcastTelcos and TeslaWhy hasn't tech disrupted mobile network operators? Smartphones changed everything about mobile, and yet the networks are all still there with pretty much the same business. Does software always matter? At what level of the stack? And what's the read-across to cars?Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2021-08-1540 min
Crawford Media PodcastBenedict Evans takes news to taskHello everyone - and happy Friday.This is the podcast follow-up to this week’s newsletter, and you’ll find it incredibly dense with interesting ideas. Benedict Evans is one of the smartest tech analysts in the world, and in this interview he’s turned his mind to the business of news.We cover:* How the internet not only changed advertising, it changed businesses to the extent that many gave up using advertising, and how that impacts the news industry* Subscriptions and how they work for big brands and niche titles...
2021-07-3034 minAnother PodcastCreativity and OptimismA conversation about creativity, working with tech and optimism with Nicolas Roope, agency and startup co-founder who has ridden many of the revolutions we talk about on this show.Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on TwitterFollow Nicolas on Twitter
2021-07-1351 minAnother Podcast'Digital transformation' - beyond the silly slogan'Digital transformation' sounds like a terrible marketing slogan, but it describes a pretty basic generational change in how big companies do tech. Why is that interesting if you're not a big company? Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2021-07-0543 minAnother PodcastTech in china, from inside and outsideThis is a follow-up to our conversation on Chinese tech with someone who knows a lot more about this space than we do - Lillian Li, who writes the weekly newsletter, Chinese Characteristics.Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on TwitterFollow Lillian on Twitter
2021-06-2957 minAnother PodcastThe Business of publishingThis is a follow-up to our conversation on Ad Tech with someone who knows a little more about this space than we do - Jeremy White, Executive Editor WIRED UK.Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on TwitterFollow Jeremy White on Twitter
2021-06-2152 minAnother PodcastPaying attention to Apple againWhy do we watch WWDC? Did Apple do anything that matters if you don't own an iPhone? And what's the war on privacy?Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2021-06-1441 min
The Jason & Scot Show - E-Commerce And Retail NewsEP261 - Benedict EvansEP261 - Benedict Evans Benedict Evans (@BenedictEvans) has been a VC, an operator, consultant and an investment banker. His VC career includes a five year stint as partner at Andreessen Horowitz. He know lives in London, where he publishes an excellent weekly newsletter “What mattered in tech this week?“, a podcast “Another Podcast“, and some epic annual presentations, such as this years “The Great Unbundling.” You can find all things Benedict Evans at his website. He’s one of the most thoughtful people in the commerce industry, so we tried to cover a lot a ground in this broad rangin...
2021-04-211h 00Another PodcastTrying to understand Ad TechOnline advertising is worth $300bn, and yet almost no-one that doesn't work on an ad team really understands much of it. So what is the cookie apocalypse, what does it mean, and where is the money and power moving? No, we don't know either. Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2021-03-1437 min
Big Picture Medicine#051 Surgeon -> VC — Dr Benedict Evans (InHealth Ventures)What is VC and how do I raise it?
Dr Benedict Evans was set on becoming an orthopaedic surgeon, before he fell out of love with Medicine and saw a system in which he could make a positive change, at scale.
So he left his surgical training programme and joined McKinsey as a healthcare expert. He then worked as Associate Director of transformation at St Georges Hospital Trust in London before joining InHealth Ventures, which is a $50M early stage fund looking to invest in companies who can transform health outcomes across Europe and the...
2021-03-0843 minAnother PodcastApp stores: arguing like it's 2009Benedict and Toni discuss the ongoing debates surrounding app stores, but specifically Apple's app store.Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2021-03-0729 minAnother PodcastWho's in the office? Notes on a year of remote work.Benedict and Toni discuss remote work, collaboration and conferences in 2022.Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2021-03-0138 minAnother PodcastShopify and digital transformationBenedict and Toni discuss changing habits, digital transformation and Shopify.Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2021-02-2137 minAnother PodcastClubhouse and the endless cycle of social appsBenedict and Toni discuss the new forms of social, and specifically Clubhouse, the latest social audio app.Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2021-02-1534 minAnother PodcastBezos and the Amazon machineBenedict and Toni discuss Amazon and solving problems.Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2021-02-0740 min
Ride AI105: Benedict Evans and Horace Dediu discuss MicromobilityThis week, we release the first of the many incredible sessions from the 2021 Micromobility World conference, wherein Benedict Evans and Horace Dediu discussed the disruptive potential of micromobility. It was an incredible conversation between two people who clearly have a lot of time and are excited by each others ideas. We hope you enjoy it!
Specifically they dig into:
- Why Benedicts background as a historian makes him a great analyst.
- The micromobiltiy disruption thesis - low end, the asymmetric nature of unbundling trips (market for vehicles vs. market for miles), the role of fun/enjoyment, speed of interaction
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2021-02-0647 min
Micromobility105: Benedict Evans and Horace Dediu discuss MicromobilityThis week, we release the first of the many incredible sessions from the 2021 Micromobility World conference, wherein Benedict Evans and Horace Dediu discussed the disruptive potential of micromobility. It was an incredible conversation between two people who clearly have a lot of time and are excited by each others ideas. We hope you enjoy it! Specifically they dig into:Why Benedicts background as a historian makes him a great analyst.The micromobiltiy disruption thesis - low end, the asymmetric nature of unbundling trips (market for vehicles vs. m...
2021-02-0647 minAnother PodcastTelling stories with chartsBenedict and Toni discuss the best ways to tell compelling stories with charts.The presentation we discussed Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2021-01-3142 minAnother PodcastWhy do we care about games?Benedict and Toni discuss why games matter and their place within the tech industry.Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2021-01-2430 minAnother PodcastTwo Europeans talk about ChinaHow do we look at China if we're *not* China experts?Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2021-01-1739 minAnother PodcastThere's no such thing as dataBenedict and Toni talk about data, buzzwords and TED talks.Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2021-01-1044 minAnother PodcastThe history of doom-scrollingBenedict and Toni talk about newsletters and more specifically, Substack.Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2021-01-0345 minAnother PodcastWhat comes next?Benedict and Toni talk about what comes after the smartphone, and whether even matter. Maybe the models of how to think about this question have more to offer us than the question itself.Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2020-12-2227 minAnother PodcastThe FTC and FacebookBenedict and Toni talk about the latest big antitrust push - the US (both states and FTC) versus Facebook. Will it work? And how to contrast it with the laws the EU will announce this week?Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2020-12-1437 minAnother PodcastSlack, Salesforce and the future of workBenedict and Toni talk about the latest Slack acquisition by Salesforce and what this means for the whole 'future of work' thing.Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2020-12-0728 minAnother PodcastF1 - the plane that never takes offBenedict and Toni talk about Formula 1 and 50s experimental aircraft, and how they overlap in interesting ways with technology, innovation, and creation.Follow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2020-11-3044 minAnother PodcastThe acceleration of ecommerce habitsBenedict and Toni discuss how ecommerce shot up in lockdown and what habits may be sticking.Ecommerce charts: LinkFollow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2020-11-2334 min2020-11-1632 min2020-11-0942 min2020-11-0240 min2020-10-2642 minAnother PodcastWhat the Apple and Facebook events tell us about their product cyclesFollow Benedict on TwitterFollow Toni on Twitter
2020-10-1932 min2020-10-1145 min
The LowdownBenedict Evans of Entrepreneur First and Mosaic Ventures and Anu Adebajo of British Patient CapitalThe Lowdown: Benedict Evans, venture partner at Entrepreneur First and Mosaic Ventures, and Anu Adebajo, investment manager at British Patient Capital.
2020-10-0231 min
Winner Take AllBenedict Evans on The Next Phase of Tech Geopolitics and Regulation | Winner Take AllBenedict Evans joins Alex for a discussion on tech regulation, protectionism, and antitrust. They discuss current top stories, including TikTok's U.S. acquisition and Nvdia buying ARM, while also delving into large-scale topics like the media's coverage of tech, tech protectionism in western democracies, and the shift away from the U.S. leading governance of the internet.
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2020-09-1654 min
Analyse Asia with Bernard LeongBeyond the Smartphone & COVID-19's Forced Experiments with Benedict EvansIn episode 332, continuing our last conversation with Benedict Evans, we discuss the major topics that are dominating the global technology landscape. First, Benedict dissect the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and explain how the forced experiments will shift the immediate future where we work and interact with each other. Moving forward, he discuss what lies beyond the smartphone, specifically touching on VR and AR and analyzed why other technologies such as AI and blockchain are lurking in the background. Finally, he offers his perspectives on our expectations on technology with the dawn of 5G. Here are the...
2020-09-0621 min
Analyse Asia with Bernard LeongBeyond the Smartphone & COVID-19’s Forced Experiments with Benedict EvansIn episode 332, continuing our last conversation with Benedict Evans, we discuss the major topics that are dominating the global technology landscape. First, Benedict dissect the impact of the...
The pioneering and top podcast that discuss, dissect and dive deeply into the business, technology & media in Asia.
2020-09-0621 min
Analyse Asia with Bernard LeongTechnology Regulation, App Store & Global Decoupling with Benedict EvansIn episode 331, Benedict Evans, the independent analyst and venture partner from Mosaic Ventures & Entrepreneur First, joined us in the first of the two episodes to discuss the major topics that are dominating the global technology landscape. We began the conversation with his recent stint with Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) in Silicon Valley and the key takeaways during his stay there. Then we dived deep into the key topics which dominate the global technology landscape: tech regulation of the major Internet giants, the app store conversation featuring Fornite vs Apple and the decoupling of the global supply chain with China a...
2020-08-3047 minAnalyse Asia with Bernard LeongTechnology Regulation, App Store & Global Decoupling with Benedict EvansIn episode 331, Benedict Evans, the independent analyst and venture partner from Mosaic Ventures & Entrepreneur First, joined us in the first of the two episodes to discuss the major topics that...
The pioneering and top podcast that discuss, dissect and dive deeply into the business, technology & media in Asia.
2020-08-3047 min
Faces of Digital HealthF093 How does a doctor become a VC? (Benedict Evans)Despite enjoying clinical practice, Benedict Evans still came to a point where he felt he is not passionate enough about what he does, and as a surgeon, he realized he enjoys talking to patients more than treating them when they are under anesthesia. He went to a consulting position at McKinsey, then back to an NHS Trust to drive digital innovation and now to a VC position.
Resources:
InHealth Ventures: https://www.inhealth.vc/
Episode recap: https://www.facesofdigitalhealth.com/blog/f093-how-does-a-doctor-become-a-vc-benedict-evans
2020-08-0730 min
Out of Hours: The PodcastBenedict's Newsletter: Building a newsletter, with Benedict Evans.Brought to you by Out of Hours - the place to go for all things side projects. Sign up to our newsletter here.If you enjoy this episode, consider buying me a coffee to show your support! ☕️ We currently make a loss on the show and your support means the world!Today's guest is Benedict Evans - a venture capitalist and analyst, who has grown his own personal newsletter on tech and media to over 150,000 subscribers. Benedict has spent over 20 years analysing mobile, digital media and technology, working in equity...
2020-07-1634 min
The Vaizey ViewBenedict Evans: Real Solutions Don’t Make For Good Book TitlesIn the debut episode of "The Vaizey View," Ed converses with tech analyst and pundit Benedict Evans - whom he describes as "a cross between Mary Meeker and a TED conference." Tune in to hear Benedict's striking views on everything from video call technology to how to approach regulation of today's tech juggernauts.You can subscribe to the Vaizey View newsletter by clicking here (http://eepurl.com/ckPLSf).The Vaizey View is a production of Kindred Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...
2020-06-2941 min
"Diary of an Unemployed Actor"Producing Their First Feature Film With Benedict Evans & Hudson HughesWriter and director Hudson Hughes made a feature film called "Wednesday in Space" with co-producer and friend Benedict Evans. They did this with a budget of only £1,500 and the help of a small group of talented actors and crew.
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Website: https://www.wednesdayinspace.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wednesdayinspace/
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpq9whk2sf4A3SutpdGhQcg
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpaceWednesday
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2020-06-1640 min
Political Economy with Jim PethokoukisBenedict Evans on where the tech industry is taking us nextOn this episode, Andreessen Horowitz's Benedict Evans discusses why we respond the way we do to technological change and where the tech industry is taking us next.
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2019-04-0449 min
The Times Tech PodcastFive questions with... Benedict EvansThe Sunday Times’ tech correspondent Danny Fortson brings on Benedict Evans of Andreessen Horowitz to answer five big tech questions. 1. The smartphone era is over, now what? (1:50), 2. What is the state of artificial intelligence and machine learning, and should we be worried? (5:50), 3: What does good regulation of tech look like? (20:10), 4. What does the Consumer Electronics Show tell us about the next frontier in tech? (29:35), 5. Have driverless cars sputtered? (36:45) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-01-2545 min
The Photo BanterBenedict EvansOn today’s podcast I speak with photographer Benedict Evans. Benedict has worked with clients such as ESPN,Esquire,Variety,Wired magazine to name a few. In this interview I speak to Benedict about how he went from studying film to pursuing a career in photography. I also speak to Benedict his experience assisting legendary photographer Platon and how he broke off on his own to start shooting. Benedict is a very talented photographer who’s work I really enjoy so I was excited to get a chance to speak with Benedict about his work. I hope you enjoy and than...
2018-08-2757 min
Masters in BusinessBenedict Evans Talks About the Tech BubbleBloomberg Opinion columnist Barry Ritholtz interviews Benedict Evans, a partner at Silicon Valley venture capital fund Andreessen Horowitz. A longtime mobile analyst, Evans has worked in the media and technology industries for 15 years. Evans has worked in strategy and business development for NBC Universal, Channel 4 and Orange, and previously worked as a sell-side equity analyst covering European telecoms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018-05-041h 11
Thomson Reuters AnswersPrivacy & Transparency: Benedict EvansBob Schukai, Thomson Reuters global head of Design, Digital Identity Solutions, chats with Benedict Evans of Andreessen Horowitz, who shares his insights on cryptocurrency, data privacy, the role of ethics in programming artificial intelligence and more.
2018-04-3024 min
The Times Tech PodcastFive questions with... Benedict EvansThe Sunday Times’ tech correspondent Danny Fortson brings on Benedict Evans, partner at Andreessen Horowitz, to answer five big questions about tech: One, How long will it be before self-driving cars take over (1:55), Two, Will cryptocurrencies replace the dollar, pound and other fiat currencies (8:40),Three, Is Big Tech too big (17:05), Four, How worried should we be about the march of the machines (28:15), Five, What is the next revolutionary technology (35:20). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-03-3046 min
EconTalkBenedict Evans on the Future of CarsBenedict Evans of Andreessen Horowitz talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about two important trends for the future of personal travel--the increasing number of electric cars and a world of autonomous vehicles. Evans talks about how these two trends are likely to continue and the implications for the economy, urban design, and how we live.
2017-08-281h 07
Analyse Asia with Bernard LeongEpisode 43: All on Mobile with Benedict Evans - Analyse Asia with Bernard LeongBenedict Evans, partner from Andreessen Horowitz, is here to discuss all things mobile, beginning from the different approaches from Google and Apple to dominate the next phase of the mobile ecosystems, with new perspectives arising from his questions on the shifting layers of interaction, Google’s vision of Android, Google Android vs AOSP. We also discussed The post Episode 43: All on Mobile with Benedict Evans appeared first on Analyse Asia.
2015-07-0946 min
The Box Set Pod - The Boxset PodcastEpisode 1: Marco Polo's Benedict Wong, and a welcome from the regulars...Benedict Wong is the star (or certainly one of the top two stars) of Marco Polo, Netflix and the Weinstein's new Box Set. He joins Hywel and Jamie for the first episode after we hear from regulars Fyfe and Luke, and begin to lay down the ground-rules of this new pod thing.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2014-12-0538 min