Ben Horowitz - Backing America’s Future - [Invest Like the Best, EP.457]

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This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Clients of Positive Sum may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this podcast. To learn more, visit psum.vc. Um My guest today is Ben Horowitz, the co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz. Since its founding in 2009, A16Z has grown into one of the most influential firms in venture capital, reshaping how technology companies are funded and how power and ideas move through Silicon Valley and around the world. This conversation focuses on sides of Ben stories you don't often hear. Ben reflects on the state of America, the people who shaped him, including Nas, Andy Grove, and his father, and shares why he chose to personally fund new technology for the Las Vegas Police Department.

We also talk about how he thinks about A sixteen z's responsibility in shaping the trajectory of America. The scale of his ambition for the firm, and what he sees as the biggest risk factor facing the country. Please enjoy this great conversation with Ben Horowitz. I think a fun place to begin, Ben, would be your take on the state of the country. What does it feel like to you in twenty twenty-six? I know part of your mission is to like directly impact the trajectory of the country. We'll talk about that a lot.

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