In this special post-election episode, a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz reflect on Trump's dramatic political victory and its potential impact for startups—particularly in AI, crypto, and defense.
They also discuss their new engagement in politics, the importance of bipartisan support and the rightful role of regulation, and how the new Trump administration offers a fresh outlook for innovation and entrepreneurship. It’s time to build!
Enjoy!
Topics covered:
00:01:05 - Two disclaimers
00:01:42 - Recap of the last four years
00:07:15 - Debanking & impact on founders
00:13:38 - Biden admin's crypto crackdown
00:14:25 - Anarcho-tyranny
00:14:58 - Amish vote for Trump
00:16:20 - Marc & Ben's contribution to Trump candidacy
00:23:50 - Why Tech matters
00:28:26 - What to expect for crypto
00:32:50 - FIT21 Bill
00:36:14 - Crypto markets are egalitarian
00:37:21 - AI policy prospects in D.C.
00:40:17 - AI + Energy
00:45:35 - Opportunity for a nuclear renaissance
00:47:16 - U.S. chips production
00:50:58 - What to expect for Defense Tech
00:57:15 - If China wins the global drone market
#trump #donaldtrump #technology #tech #startup #vc #politics #business #blockchain #crypto #artificialintelligence #ai #fintech #innovation #politics #dc
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*Read Marc and Ben's “The Little Tech Agenda”: https://a16z.com/the-little-tech-agenda/
Article mentioned on this episode:
“The Problem With Everything-Bagel Liberalism” by Ezra Klein https://nyti.ms/4etBFfl
Resources:
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Marc’s Substack: https://pmarca.substack.com/
Ben on X: / bhorowitz
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They also discuss their new engagement in politics, the importance of bipartisan support and the rightful role of regulation, and how the new Trump administration offers a fresh outlook for innovation and entrepreneurship. It’s time to build!
Enjoy!
Topics covered:
00:01:05 - Two disclaimers
00:01:42 - Recap of the last four years
00:07:15 - Debanking & impact on founders
00:13:38 - Biden admin's crypto crackdown
00:14:25 - Anarcho-tyranny
00:14:58 - Amish vote for Trump
00:16:20 - Marc & Ben's contribution to Trump candidacy
00:23:50 - Why Tech matters
00:28:26 - What to expect for crypto
00:32:50 - FIT21 Bill
00:36:14 - Crypto markets are egalitarian
00:37:21 - AI policy prospects in D.C.
00:40:17 - AI + Energy
00:45:35 - Opportunity for a nuclear renaissance
00:47:16 - U.S. chips production
00:50:58 - What to expect for Defense Tech
00:57:15 - If China wins the global drone market
#trump #donaldtrump #technology #tech #startup #vc #politics #business #blockchain #crypto #artificialintelligence #ai #fintech #innovation #politics #dc
Listen to Us!
Apple: https://bit.ly/3SdsfNt
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3SclPOr
*Read Marc and Ben's “The Little Tech Agenda”: https://a16z.com/the-little-tech-agenda/
Article mentioned on this episode:
“The Problem With Everything-Bagel Liberalism” by Ezra Klein https://nyti.ms/4etBFfl
Resources:
Marc on X:
/ pmarca Marc’s Substack: https://pmarca.substack.com/
Ben on X:
/ bhorowitz Stay Updated:
Find us on X:
/ a16z Find us on LinkedIn:
/ a16z The views expressed here are those of the individual personnel quoted and are not the views of a16z or its affiliates. This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investors or prospective investors and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any a16z funds. PLEASE SEE MORE HERE: https://a16z.com/disclosures/