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Why AI Will Save the World
The era of Artificial Intelligence is here, and boy are people freaking out.
Fortunately, I am here...
7 hours ago
The era of Artificial Intelligence is here, and boy are people freaking out.
Fortunately, I am here to bring the good news: AI will not destroy the world, and in fact may save it.
First, a short description of what …
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The 2022 Effect: A Benchmarking Bulletin
When we released a16z Growth’s Guide to Growth Metrics at the end of last year, one of the biggest...
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When we released a16z Growth’s Guide to Growth Metrics at the end of last year, one of the biggest requests we received from founders was more information about how companies in our dataset were affected by 2022 macroeconomic conditions. We’re …
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Venezuelan migrants helped build Colombia’s tech scene. Now the country is kicking them out
New rules make getting a visa more difficult, even as Colombia struggles to find enough tech...
yesterday
New rules make getting a visa more difficult, even as Colombia struggles to find enough tech workers.
tomcritchlow.com
Clients Have a Surprising Amount of Detail
There’s a wonderful blog post called “Reality has a surprising amount of detail” which talks about...
yesterday
There’s a wonderful blog post called “Reality has a surprising amount of detail” which talks about how interesting the world is and how much depth there is to every concept. Here’s a quote about boiling water:
Andreessen Horowitz
How To Democratize Healthcare: AI Gives Everyone The Very Best Doctor
Editor’s note: This piece was originally published in May 2018.
The greatest problem of health care...
4 days ago
Editor’s note: This piece was originally published in May 2018.
The greatest problem of health care in United States–the world leader in health inequality–isn’t actually about the quality of care. The greatest problem we have is access to …
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The #1 rideshare app in Japan isn’t Uber, it’s a taxi app
Go summons taxis and the company behind it is Japan's newest unicorn.
4 days ago
Go summons taxis and the company behind it is Japan's newest unicorn.
Noahpinion
Real estate is China's economic Achilles heel
It's the country's biggest engine of growth an employment, financial asset, and source of government...
4 days ago
It's the country's biggest engine of growth an employment, financial asset, and source of government revenue.
Platformer
Apple prepares for a platform shift
Will the Reality Pro be the metaverse’s iPhone moment?
4 days ago
Will the Reality Pro be the metaverse’s iPhone moment?
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Seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border? You’d better speak English or Spanish
Migrants speaking Haitian Creole or Indigenous languages face challenges at the border.
5 days ago
Migrants speaking Haitian Creole or Indigenous languages face challenges at the border.
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Welcome to Exporter
A new way of thinking about the global tech industry.
5 days ago
A new way of thinking about the global tech industry.
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Apple and Foxconn lobbied India to relax its labor laws. Unions are fighting back
The business-friendly change extends factory shifts from nine to 12 hours, and allows women to work...
5 days ago
The business-friendly change extends factory shifts from nine to 12 hours, and allows women to work overnight.
Noahpinion
Where does libertarianism go from here?
Deregulation, state capacity, and growth-oriented centrism.
5 days ago
Deregulation, state capacity, and growth-oriented centrism.
Andreessen Horowitz
Generative AI is Coming for Insurance (May 2023 Fintech Newsletter)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Generative AI is Coming for Insurance
Because underwriting, selling, and...
6 days ago
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Generative AI is Coming for Insurance
Because underwriting, selling, and servicing rely so heavily on humans processing large quantities of written or verbal communication, existing tools have struggled to properly automate these services and materially...
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Desperate taxi drivers in Argentina are finally joining Uber
Amid the country’s economic turmoil, thousands of cabbies turn to the Uber Taxi function to make...
6 days ago
Amid the country’s economic turmoil, thousands of cabbies turn to the Uber Taxi function to make ends meet.
Noahpinion
The debt ceiling deal: What was the whole point?
A manufactured crisis leads to an ineffectual "solution"
a week ago
A manufactured crisis leads to an ineffectual "solution"
Internal Tech Emails
"I don't want to create a paper trail"
I would prefer that Omid do it verbally since I don't want to create a paper trail over which we can...
a week ago
I would prefer that Omid do it verbally since I don't want to create a paper trail over which we can be sued later? Not sure about this.. thanks Eric
Nadia Asparouhova
Working notes for Summer of Protocols
I’m participating in the Summer of Protocols research program this summer as a Core Researcher. It’s...
a week ago
I’m participating in the Summer of Protocols research program this summer as a Core Researcher. It’s an 18-week program, funded by the Ethereum Foundation, that aims to catalyze a wider exploration of protocols and their social implications.
I plan to focus on protocols as...
Noahpinion
Is immigration raising rents in America?
No, but in a few big cities it might be.
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No, but in a few big cities it might be.
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Five globally successful Chinese companies you’ve never heard of
TikTok and Shein are household names, but ShareIt and Yalla aren't far behind.
a week ago
TikTok and Shein are household names, but ShareIt and Yalla aren't far behind.
Andreessen Horowitz
AI Canon
Source: Midjourney
Research in artificial intelligence is increasing at an exponential rate. It’s...
a week ago
Source: Midjourney
Research in artificial intelligence is increasing at an exponential rate. It’s difficult for AI experts to keep up with everything new being published, and even harder for beginners to know where to start.
So, in this post, we’re …
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China’s EV giant BYD is picking up speed in Jordan
How Jordan became a battleground for Chinese EVs.
a week ago
How Jordan became a battleground for Chinese EVs.
Noahpinion
Where China is beating the world
On high-speed rail, EVs, and solar, China is doing truly amazing things.
a week ago
On high-speed rail, EVs, and solar, China is doing truly amazing things.
Andreessen Horowitz
Building Cicada: Private on-chain voting using time-lock puzzles
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Full-Stack Startups in American Dynamism
The full-stack startup, as previously written about by our partner Chris Dixon, is an approach taken...
a week ago
The full-stack startup, as previously written about by our partner Chris Dixon, is an approach taken by some startups to bypass incumbents by building a complete, end-to-end product or service. This approach is in contrast to the traditional approach, …
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It’s not (just) Ticketmaster’s fault
A Mexican superstar’s concert tour proves no ticketing company’s tech is a match for fans and fraud.
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A Mexican superstar’s concert tour proves no ticketing company’s tech is a match for fans and fraud.
Platformer
The surgeon general's warning is a wake-up call for social networks
A growing body of evidence suggests that social products pose significant risks to teenagers
a week ago
A growing body of evidence suggests that social products pose significant risks to teenagers
Andreessen Horowitz
Using Generative AI to Unlock Probabilistic Products
One remarkable thing about the invention of generative AI is that it’s one of the first examples of...
2 weeks ago
One remarkable thing about the invention of generative AI is that it’s one of the first examples of a probabilistic computer that produces outputs that are varied and non-deterministic. Some, who expect these systems to behave like traditional systems, have …
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Aligning Founder Superpowers with Product Cycles
Watching the generative AI space shape up over the past several months has reaffirmed my belief...
2 weeks ago
Watching the generative AI space shape up over the past several months has reaffirmed my belief that, as product cycles mature, different types of builders have leverage at different moments in the cycle. And, at this early stage in generative …
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The Freedom To Innovate
Back in 2014, USV got subpoenaed by the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) over...
2 weeks ago
Back in 2014, USV got subpoenaed by the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) over our web3 investing activities. We hired a law firm, answered the subpoena, and that ultimately landed me in public testimony in front of the DFS staff. In my testimony, I explained...
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Meet the Nigerian YouTuber bringing a positive lens to African stories
With 600,000 subscribers, Tayo Aina is one of Africa’s most prominent creators.
2 weeks ago
With 600,000 subscribers, Tayo Aina is one of Africa’s most prominent creators.
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Chinese internet trolls are adopting American racism to taunt Black users
Users are harassing Black creators with profile pictures of white police officers.
2 weeks ago
Users are harassing Black creators with profile pictures of white police officers.
Andreessen Horowitz
The Rise of Composable the CDP
In our popular post on emerging data infrastructure, we highlighted technologies that have led to a...
2 weeks ago
In our popular post on emerging data infrastructure, we highlighted technologies that have led to a new wave of data-stack investments. These stacks represent the culmination of a number of trends in the industry, including the migration from on-prem …
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Doctor-influencers are going viral in China, provoking authorities
Fueled by the pandemic, medical professionals have cashed in on Douyin, dispensing advice and...
2 weeks ago
Fueled by the pandemic, medical professionals have cashed in on Douyin, dispensing advice and endorsements.
Noahpinion
Decoupling is just going to happen
Chinese policy and geopolitical risk are doing a lot of the work here.
2 weeks ago
Chinese policy and geopolitical risk are doing a lot of the work here.
Andreessen Horowitz
A Personal Update
I was well into my career when I discovered the magical world of technology start-ups. This anecdote...
2 weeks ago
I was well into my career when I discovered the magical world of technology start-ups. This anecdote from Adam Lashinsky’s excellent book Inside Apple summarizes the point quite well:
I have been working in this tech start-up space for almost …
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Fun Friday: Upside Pizza Club
This is the second post in a row where I am bringing back an old tradition. This time it is Fun...
2 weeks ago
This is the second post in a row where I am bringing back an old tradition. This time it is Fun Friday, something I haven’t done in about five years. Like last week, the catalyst is our portfolio company Blackbird Labs, which I posted about a few months ago. Blackbird is a...
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Pakistani YouTubers are exposing the dangers of illegal migration to Europe
Political instability, economic crisis, natural disasters, and the promise of a better life abroad...
2 weeks ago
Political instability, economic crisis, natural disasters, and the promise of a better life abroad compel Pakistanis to risk everything.
Andreessen Horowitz
Bat Out of Hell: Identifying Your Durable Advantage in Fintech
Imagine you are the founder of a fintech company that’s identified a massive broken market. As I’ve...
2 weeks ago
Imagine you are the founder of a fintech company that’s identified a massive broken market. As I’ve previously written about, to build your product and identify potential market opportunities, you’ve likely begun buying growth through paid acquisition channels. That …
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Rappi: the app trying to do everything for everyone in Latin America
This budding super-app will get you (almost) anything in minutes.
2 weeks ago
This budding super-app will get you (almost) anything in minutes.
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A traveler’s dream: Cash-free payment systems link up across Southeast Asia
From Bali to Bangkok, people are ditching cards for QR code payments. There’s a catch: For now, it’s...
2 weeks ago
From Bali to Bangkok, people are ditching cards for QR code payments. There’s a catch: For now, it’s for locals only.
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Mexico City has an earthquake alarm system. Millions trust an app more
SkyAlert users turn their phones into personal quake monitors rather than rely on the government’s...
2 weeks ago
SkyAlert users turn their phones into personal quake monitors rather than rely on the government’s loudspeakers.
Noahpinion
Interview: Dan Wang, China specialist
We talk about China's economy, decoupling, export controls, industrial policy, state control, and...
2 weeks ago
We talk about China's economy, decoupling, export controls, industrial policy, state control, and lots more.
Andreessen Horowitz
The New Industrial Revolution: Bio x AI
Editor’s note: This piece was originally published in October 2021. We continue to be bullish on the...
2 weeks ago
Editor’s note: This piece was originally published in October 2021. We continue to be bullish on the power of AI to transform bio + health—especially as AI continues to drive the very industrial bio complex Vijay discusses below.
We’ve now …
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Online extremism linked to rise in school shootings in Brazil, researchers find
After a rise in shootings, an all-woman group is advising the new Brazilian government on how to...
2 weeks ago
After a rise in shootings, an all-woman group is advising the new Brazilian government on how to deal with radicalization online.
Noahpinion
Turkey, you were doing so well! (repost)
An economic success story runs off the rails.
2 weeks ago
An economic success story runs off the rails.
Platformer
How you want me to cover artificial intelligence
Seven principles for journalism in the age of AI
2 weeks ago
Seven principles for journalism in the age of AI
Andreessen Horowitz
5 Founders on the Future of Data
It’s well understood that artificial intelligence is advancing like mad right now. What’s less...
3 weeks ago
It’s well understood that artificial intelligence is advancing like mad right now. What’s less appreciated is the role that data and infrastructure continue to play in these advances — whether that’s adding new data sources to train better models, building …
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Investing in Hippocratic AI
“Solving consumer engagement is worth $1 trillion to our organization,” said a health plan executive...
3 weeks ago
“Solving consumer engagement is worth $1 trillion to our organization,” said a health plan executive to me one day. He was obviously being a bit sensationalist with the magnitude of the number, but it’s been a common thread in strategic …
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This renewable energy startup helps companies decarbonize across the Pacific
Bor Hung Chong from Nefin Group discusses green energy solutions beyond solar panels.
3 weeks ago
Bor Hung Chong from Nefin Group discusses green energy solutions beyond solar panels.
Noahpinion
Thus passes Robert Lucas
Farewell to the most influential macroeconomist of his generation.
3 weeks ago
Farewell to the most influential macroeconomist of his generation.
Platformer
Why you can't trust Twitter's encrypted DMs
A promised audit hasn't actually happened, sources say. PLUS: Twitter's Turkey problem, and a new...
3 weeks ago
A promised audit hasn't actually happened, sources say. PLUS: Twitter's Turkey problem, and a new CEO
Andreessen Horowitz
Level Up: Welcoming our New Cultural Leadership Fund Nonprofit Partners
Over the last 5 years, the work of the Cultural Leadership Fund (CLF) has been growing and evolving...
3 weeks ago
Over the last 5 years, the work of the Cultural Leadership Fund (CLF) has been growing and evolving to increase access to career paths and leadership roles in technology as an important gateway to wealth generation for the Black community. …
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Japan’s sleepy tech scene is ready for a comeback
After decades of slumber, the country that brought us bullet trains and Nintendo has mustered some...
3 weeks ago
After decades of slumber, the country that brought us bullet trains and Nintendo has mustered some momentum.
Noahpinion
How technology has changed the world since I was young
A bit of future shock.
3 weeks ago
Noahpinion
All the arguments against EVs are wrong
EVs are just going to win.
3 weeks ago
EVs are just going to win.
AVC
Funding Friday: Crowdfunding Restaurants Via Blackbird
It has been a long time since I did a Funding Friday here at AVC. I used to do them every Friday. We...
3 weeks ago
It has been a long time since I did a Funding Friday here at AVC. I used to do them every Friday. We have funded a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and bakeries here over the years. Here are a few examples. L’Appartement 4F Land To Sea There is a new wrinkle in...
Platformer
How Google is making up for lost time
The company is finally bringing AI to the places that matter
3 weeks ago
The company is finally bringing AI to the places that matter
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19 books to read in 2023
Rest of World's staff favorites, from around the globe to add to your must-read pile.
3 weeks ago
Rest of World's staff favorites, from around the globe to add to your must-read pile.
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Crime victims, ignored by Venezuela’s broken justice system, turn to influencers
To get the authorities’ attention, victims get help from influencers specialized in niches like...
3 weeks ago
To get the authorities’ attention, victims get help from influencers specialized in niches like corruption and pet justice.
Andreessen Horowitz
Enterprise Startups: Advice on Hiring, Firing, Scaling, and Selling
A16z recently brought together a group of early-stage CEOs to talk shop and learn from their peers...
3 weeks ago
A16z recently brought together a group of early-stage CEOs to talk shop and learn from their peers who have successfully navigated the journey from scrappy startup into large growth-stage or even public companies. The event featured a series of interviews …
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AI Art
There has been a lot of discussion about how AIs can make art and possibly replace artists, but I...
3 weeks ago
There has been a lot of discussion about how AIs can make art and possibly replace artists, but I think the opposite is more likely to happen. Artists have been using AI to make art for a while now and the pace has picked up a lot in recent years. I have always loved the […]
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Becoming a tech powerhouse is harder than you think
Rio’s gambit to become Latin America’s tech hub is analogous to Brazil and Latin America’s struggle.
3 weeks ago
Rio’s gambit to become Latin America’s tech hub is analogous to Brazil and Latin America’s struggle.
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The capybara influencer revolt
A wildlife influencer’s famous capybara was confiscated by Brazilian authorities. A mass movement...
3 weeks ago
A wildlife influencer’s famous capybara was confiscated by Brazilian authorities. A mass movement ensued.
Andreessen Horowitz
It’s Time to Build For America: Announcing Our $500M+ Commitment to Companies Building in American...
We formalized our American Dynamism practice a little more than a year ago to galvanize support for...
4 weeks ago
We formalized our American Dynamism practice a little more than a year ago to galvanize support for solving our country’s most vexing challenges with an entrepreneurial and technology-first approach. We’ve been blown away at how this movement has captured the …
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Noahpinion
A DemTech Economic Agenda: Ten Steps Towards Collective Resilience
A guest post by by Liza Tobin, Warren Wilson, Brady Helwig, and Connor Martin of the Special...
4 weeks ago
A guest post by by Liza Tobin, Warren Wilson, Brady Helwig, and Connor Martin of the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP)
Platformer
Why I'm having trouble covering AI
If you believe that the most serious risks from AI are real, should you write about anything else?
4 weeks ago
If you believe that the most serious risks from AI are real, should you write about anything else?
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The Vietnamese military has a troll army and Facebook is its weapon
Force 47 abuses Facebook's safety tools to silence government critics at home and anywhere in the...
4 weeks ago
Force 47 abuses Facebook's safety tools to silence government critics at home and anywhere in the world.
Noahpinion
Why the U.S. should fight Cold War 2
And what it means to "fight" in this case.
4 weeks ago
And what it means to "fight" in this case.
Andreessen Horowitz
How to build in web3: New talks from Crypto Startup School ’23
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How a bored NYU graduate captured the absurdity of Chinese diaspora life
Meet the creator behind @dongbeicantbefuckedwith — a private meme stash turned viral Instagram...
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Meet the creator behind @dongbeicantbefuckedwith — a private meme stash turned viral Instagram account.
Andreessen Horowitz
Embracing the Future: How Chatbots Can Become Great Companions
“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage....
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“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. But being understood by someone is everything.” – Lao Tzu
Psychologist Abraham Maslow famously posited that human behavior can be classified into a hierarchy of …
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Chinese streaming platforms and chill?
In Southeast Asia, Netflix has competition from Baidu's iQiyi and Tencent's WeTV
a month ago
In Southeast Asia, Netflix has competition from Baidu's iQiyi and Tencent's WeTV
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AIVC
I was approached by a company this week that has trained a large language model on all of the blog...
a month ago
I was approached by a company this week that has trained a large language model on all of the blog posts I have written here at AVC. There are 9059 of them for those that are counting. They wanted to offer me a chat bot called “ask Fred.” I told them no thanks. Let me […]
Andreessen Horowitz
Field Notes: Digital Branding with Susan Plagemann
This is Field Notes, a video podcast series by a16z that explores the business models and behaviors...
a month ago
This is Field Notes, a video podcast series by a16z that explores the business models and behaviors that are changing consumer technology.
In this episode, host Connie Chan talks to Susan Plagemann, the president of WME Fashion and a …
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Can someone please make an iPhone-theft thriller already?
Forget the Apple store heist in Seattle; South Asia has a pretty riveting script on cross-border...
a month ago
Forget the Apple store heist in Seattle; South Asia has a pretty riveting script on cross-border smartphone theft waiting to be written.
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Apple’s reluctant shift toward India
Apple apparently sees India as a destination to assemble and sell its iPhones. But CEO Tim Cook...
a month ago
Apple apparently sees India as a destination to assemble and sell its iPhones. But CEO Tim Cook hasn’t made any big promises yet.
Noahpinion
The new industrial policy, explained
We're starting to learn what replaces the old free-trade consensus.
a month ago
We're starting to learn what replaces the old free-trade consensus.
Andreessen Horowitz
The 16 Commandments of Raising Equity in a Challenging Market
Between inflation, rising interest rates, geopolitical tensions, and growing recession concerns,...
a month ago
Between inflation, rising interest rates, geopolitical tensions, and growing recession concerns, 2022 was a year of reckoning for both public and private markets. Since the beginning of 2022, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite has declined 23% (versus the S&P 500’s 14% …
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Channel Partnerships in Healthcare: A Founder’s Playbook
Over the last decade, many digital health companies have struggled to achieve escape velocity, not...
a month ago
Over the last decade, many digital health companies have struggled to achieve escape velocity, not because their products and services weren’t transformative, but because they failed to find a sustainable path for distribution.
The good news is that resourceful …
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How Urban Company built an empire of female gig workers
By disrupting the age-old home services industry, the Indian unicorn offered many women a rare...
a month ago
By disrupting the age-old home services industry, the Indian unicorn offered many women a rare opportunity for social mobility. Now, they want more.
Noahpinion
How Pakistan can join the South Asia growth boom
A guest post by Murtaza Hussain
a month ago
A guest post by Murtaza Hussain
Platformer
Bluesky's big moment
A new Twitter clone is surging in popularity. Could it have legs?
a month ago
A new Twitter clone is surging in popularity. Could it have legs?
Andreessen Horowitz
Hiring in web3: 4 principles for finding talent in volatile times
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Beyond Payments for High-Risk Industries
Today, most merchants looking to sell a product or service online can quickly get their payment...
a month ago
Today, most merchants looking to sell a product or service online can quickly get their payment system live with the help of a modern checkout platform. If the merchant works in a “high-risk” industry like games, sports betting, telehealth, …
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Internal Tech Emails
Steve Jobs emails Bill Gates
They are really going out of their way to say that they intend to kill QuickTime, and are being...
a month ago
They are really going out of their way to say that they intend to kill QuickTime, and are being quite threatening and rude about it.
Noahpinion
Here...comes...INDIA!!!
The world has a new largest country, and it's on the move.
a month ago
The world has a new largest country, and it's on the move.
Andreessen Horowitz
How the U.S. Can Rewire the Pentagon for a New Era
We are in the early stages of a generational defense cycle that requires unconventional thinking and...
a month ago
We are in the early stages of a generational defense cycle that requires unconventional thinking and tools. The invasion of Ukraine highlights this evolution: comparatively low-cost weapons, from drones to precision artillery, are leveraging cutting-edge networks, like SpaceX’s...
Andreessen Horowitz
Navigating the High Cost of AI Compute
Source: Midjourney
The generative AI boom is compute-bound. It has the unique property that adding...
a month ago
Source: Midjourney
The generative AI boom is compute-bound. It has the unique property that adding more compute directly results in a better product. Usually, R&D investment is more directly tied to how valuable a product was, and that relationship is …
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Investing in Pinecone
With the inflection of large language models (LLMs), we’re witnessing a paradigm shift in software...
a month ago
With the inflection of large language models (LLMs), we’re witnessing a paradigm shift in software development and the computing industry as a whole. AI is happening and a new stack is forming before our eyes. It’s like the Internet all …
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Both Sides of the Partnership: Executing Lyft’s “Impossible” Ask
If business partnerships are a high-stakes form of matchmaking, then the strategic partnership...
a month ago
If business partnerships are a high-stakes form of matchmaking, then the strategic partnership between Lyft and the automotive services giant Holman was something of an odd-couple proposition at the start. When first broached five years ago, the companies’ working styles …
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Investing in Orbital Therapeutics
“The fact that proteins are not synthesized directly on genes demands the existence of an...
a month ago
“The fact that proteins are not synthesized directly on genes demands the existence of an intermediate information carrier…which receives genetic information from the gene in the form of an unstable intermediate…a special type of RNA molecule, or ‘messenger RNA’.”
– …
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Field Notes: Resale Social Marketplaces with Tracy Sun
This is Field Notes, a new video podcast series by a16z that explores the business models and...
a month ago
This is Field Notes, a new video podcast series by a16z that explores the business models and behaviors that are changing consumer technology.
In this episode, host Connie Chan talks to Tracy Sun, the cofounder and SVP of …
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AVC
The Annual Computer Science Fair
Ten years ago, a small group of folks in the K12 Computer Science Education community in NYC decided...
a month ago
Ten years ago, a small group of folks in the K12 Computer Science Education community in NYC decided to put on a “mock job fair” for high school students who were taking computer science classes in the NYC public schools. That was the start of an annual day of engagement and...
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MercadoLibre is a massive fish in a medium-sized pond
The Argentine e-commerce company is no doubt beating the likes of Amazon in Latin America, but how...
a month ago
The Argentine e-commerce company is no doubt beating the likes of Amazon in Latin America, but how comparable are the two?
Noahpinion
Repost: Someone has to run the fabs
Egalitarianism is important but we neglect STEM education at our peril
a month ago
Egalitarianism is important but we neglect STEM education at our peril
Platformer
How BeReal missed its moment
To become the next big social app, competitors have to move faster
a month ago
To become the next big social app, competitors have to move faster
tomcritchlow.com
What would a map of your career look like?
I’ve been on a maps kick recently writing about blog maps and roadmaps! Let’s talk about career...
a month ago
I’ve been on a maps kick recently writing about blog maps and roadmaps! Let’s talk about career maps…
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This Chinese startup believes it can take augmented reality glasses mainstream
Peng Jin, co-founder and head of commercialization at AR glasses startup Nreal, discusses how his...
a month ago
Peng Jin, co-founder and head of commercialization at AR glasses startup Nreal, discusses how his product will revolutionize the display experience.
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Forget a U.S. ban — TikTok is thriving in its second-biggest market
TikTok Shop, the controversial app’s ambitious next phase, has caught fire in Indonesia. “This is...
a month ago
TikTok Shop, the controversial app’s ambitious next phase, has caught fire in Indonesia. “This is truly the year of TikTok,” says one seller.
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Africa fell in love with crypto. Now… it’s complicated
Trust is fading, startups are shutting down, and Web3 workers are reconsidering their career...
a month ago
Trust is fading, startups are shutting down, and Web3 workers are reconsidering their career choices.
Nadia Asparouhova
Explaining tech’s notion of talent scarcity
TLDR: Most conversations about “top talent” assume Pareto distribution; however, a closer...
a month ago
TLDR: Most conversations about “top talent” assume Pareto distribution; however, a closer examination suggests that different corporate cultures benefit from different types of talent distribution (normal, Pareto, and a third option – bimodal) according to the problem they’re...
Andreessen Horowitz
Investing in Radiant
Most people don’t know that nuclear energy — a clean, carbon-free energy source — accounts for 20%...
a month ago
Most people don’t know that nuclear energy — a clean, carbon-free energy source — accounts for 20% of electricity in the United States and over half of its carbon-free electricity. However, while large nuclear reactors are often (erroneously) villainized — …
The post Investing in...
Rest of World -...
Muzz, the world’s largest Muslim dating app, is struggling in India
India is home to 172 million Muslims, and the world’s second-largest market for dating apps. But...
a month ago
India is home to 172 million Muslims, and the world’s second-largest market for dating apps. But Indian women say Muzz is a bad match.
Rest of World -...
Self-checkout is putting elderly grocery baggers out of work in Mexico
Volunteer packers at stores like Walmart say they’re receiving 50% fewer tips than before the...
a month ago
Volunteer packers at stores like Walmart say they’re receiving 50% fewer tips than before the pandemic.
AVC
Etsy Lens
I am the Chair of the Etsy Board and have been an investor and board member at Etsy since the...
a month ago
I am the Chair of the Etsy Board and have been an investor and board member at Etsy since the mid-2000s. It is a company that I love and get great joy from being part of. Last year Etsy quietly launched a feature that has completely changed the way I use Etsy. It is called […]
Noahpinion
Will there be a Millennial Big Chill?
Millennials are finally doing OK economically. Will their politics moderate?
a month ago
Millennials are finally doing OK economically. Will their politics moderate?
Noahpinion
Will there be a Millennial Big Chill?
Millennials are finally doing OK economically. Will their politics moderate?
a month ago
Millennials are finally doing OK economically. Will their politics moderate?
Noahpinion
"Luxury" construction causes high rents like umbrellas cause rain
Why the NIMBY mindset persists.
a month ago
Why the NIMBY mindset persists.
Noahpinion
"Luxury" construction causes high rents like umbrellas cause rain
The NIMBY mindset persists in the face of evidence.
a month ago
The NIMBY mindset persists in the face of evidence.
Rest of World -...
How translator-influencers bring banned foreign videos onto China’s internet
On social media platform Weibo, influencers curate, translate, and edit content from the outside...
a month ago
On social media platform Weibo, influencers curate, translate, and edit content from the outside world.
Platformer
Can Snap snap back?
At its annual summit, the company gets bullish on AI — but feels haunted by the ghost of its past...
a month ago
At its annual summit, the company gets bullish on AI — but feels haunted by the ghost of its past ambitions
Andreessen Horowitz
Hey Tech, It’s Time To Build. In Healthcare.
In the past few months, the founders of Instacart, Spotify, and Coinbase have all started new...
a month ago
In the past few months, the founders of Instacart, Spotify, and Coinbase have all started new healthcare companies. This may seem odd to some–why are these seasoned tech founders jumping into tech-driven healthcare?
In 2013, Marc Andreessen observed that the …
The post Hey Tech,...
Rest of World -...
Illegal gold mining influencers are tearing up the Amazon
Creators share tips on YouTube and TikTok to bring new miners into the fold and turn criminal...
a month ago
Creators share tips on YouTube and TikTok to bring new miners into the fold and turn criminal behavior into money-making content.
Rest of World -...
China’s bite-sized soap operas are peddling cheap plots for big profits
Sex scenes, revenge, and cliffhangers are jam-packed into minutes-long smartphone dramas.
a month ago
Sex scenes, revenge, and cliffhangers are jam-packed into minutes-long smartphone dramas.
Noahpinion
Economic development is doing OK
Poor countries aren't catching up as fast as we'd like, but they're catching up faster than before.
a month ago
Poor countries aren't catching up as fast as we'd like, but they're catching up faster than before.
Noahpinion
Economic development is doing OK
Poor countries aren't catching up as fast as we'd like, but they're catching up faster than before.
a month ago
Poor countries aren't catching up as fast as we'd like, but they're catching up faster than before.
Andreessen Horowitz
Financial Services Will Embrace Generative AI Faster Than You Think
Artificial intelligence and machine learning have been used in the financial services industry for...
a month ago
Artificial intelligence and machine learning have been used in the financial services industry for more than a decade, enabling enhancements that range from better underwriting to improved foundational fraud scores. Generative AI via large language models (LLMs) represents a...
Andreessen Horowitz
Field Notes: Investing in Global Tech with Chris Schroeder
This is Field Notes, a new video podcast series by a16z that explores the business models and...
a month ago
This is Field Notes, a new video podcast series by a16z that explores the business models and behaviors that are changing consumer technology. Subscribe to the a16z channel on YouTube so you don’t miss an episode.
In this episode, …
The post Field Notes: Investing in Global...
David Perell
A Divine Intuition
Under a secular mindset, intuition is all about you — your wants, needs, passions, and desires. A...
a month ago
Under a secular mindset, intuition is all about you — your wants, needs, passions, and desires. A heavenly, God-inspired intuition is different.
The post A Divine Intuition appeared first on David Perell.
Steve Blank
Reorganizing the DoD to Deter China and Win in the Ukraine – A Road Map for Congress
This article previously appeared in Defense News. It was co-written with Joe Felter, and Pete...
a month ago
This article previously appeared in Defense News. It was co-written with Joe Felter, and Pete Newell. Today, the U.S. is supporting a proxy war with Russia while simultaneously attempting to deter a China cross-strait invasion of Taiwan. Both are wakeup calls that victory and...
Rest of World -...
AI translation is jeopardizing Afghan asylum claims
Cost-cutting translations are introducing errors and putting refugees at risk.
a month ago
Cost-cutting translations are introducing errors and putting refugees at risk.
Rest of World -...
How Indians are watching Succession after HBO ditched Disney
With HBO walking away from Disney+ Hotstar, shows like Succession, The Last of Us, and Game of...
a month ago
With HBO walking away from Disney+ Hotstar, shows like Succession, The Last of Us, and Game of Thrones can no longer be streamed in the country.
Noahpinion
Why aren't we taking every Chinese refugee we can?
Let's be the City on a Hill again.
a month ago
Let's be the City on a Hill again.
Noahpinion
Why aren't we taking every Chinese refugee we can?
Let's be the City on a Hill again.
a month ago
Let's be the City on a Hill again.
David Perell
Where the Liberal Arts Went Wrong
We’ve lost touch with the ultimate purpose of education: to transform our being and improve our...
a month ago
We’ve lost touch with the ultimate purpose of education: to transform our being and improve our character. The liberal arts are the ends, not the means.
The post Where the Liberal Arts Went Wrong appeared first on David Perell.
David Perell
I Hate Writing (and So Will You)
When I hate writing, it’s because I love it so much. An experienced writer is somebody who knows...
a month ago
When I hate writing, it’s because I love it so much. An experienced writer is somebody who knows when the hatred is temporary.
The post I Hate Writing (and So Will You) appeared first on David Perell.
Rest of World -...
Meet Newme, India’s Shein replacement
A year after India banned the Shein app, Newme emerged to fill the gap. Founder Sumit Jasoria talks...
a month ago
A year after India banned the Shein app, Newme emerged to fill the gap. Founder Sumit Jasoria talks about Gen Z fashion in this "country of countries."
Rest of World -...
Online sports betting in South Asia has a new target: Archery
Teer, a century-old game in India, is now attracting gamblers from Bangladesh and Bhutan.
a month ago
Teer, a century-old game in India, is now attracting gamblers from Bangladesh and Bhutan.
Rest of World -...
The secret ingredient to hustle culture: A virtual assistant in the Philippines
How the office grind is being outsourced from Silicon Valley to Manila.
a month ago
How the office grind is being outsourced from Silicon Valley to Manila.
tomcritchlow.com
The roadmap is not the territory
Most of my consulting work connects to “marketing strategy” in some way - clients come wanting to...
a month ago
Most of my consulting work connects to “marketing strategy” in some way - clients come wanting to talk about growing their business. But the funny thing about growth and marketing is that each component is like a thread that, once pulled, unravels the whole spool.
Rest of World -...
Technology is transforming the deadly voyage from Cuba to Florida
From Havana to Key West on a surfboard and a cellphone.
a month ago
From Havana to Key West on a surfboard and a cellphone.
AVC
What Is A Protocol And Why Does It Matter?
USV’s current thesis is: Enabling trusted brands that broaden access to knowledge, capital, and...
a month ago
USV’s current thesis is: Enabling trusted brands that broaden access to knowledge, capital, and well-being by leveraging networks, platforms, and protocols. https://www.usv.com/#thesis-3-0 That last word is powerful but unfortunately less understood than the other words in that...
Noahpinion
Five big trends that have changed in the last few years
In which I pay attention to the world so you don't have to.
a month ago
In which I pay attention to the world so you don't have to.
Nadia Asparouhova
Mapping digital worlds
I gave a talk at The Stoa in February about “Mapping digital worlds to understand our present and...
a month ago
I gave a talk at The Stoa in February about “Mapping digital worlds to understand our present and future.” You can watch the video here; the following is a transcript of that talk.
Peter Limberg asked me to talk about an analysis I did late last year, where I mapped out all the...
essay – snarfed.org
I’m not eating my own dog food
PetMD …or if you prefer, eating my own cooking, or scratching my own itch, or drinking my own...
a month ago
PetMD …or if you prefer, eating my own cooking, or scratching my own itch, or drinking my own champagne. Sure. These are all metaphors for the idea that if you build something, it turns out better if you use it yourself, especially if you want it yourself. However, when I think...
Internal Tech Emails
Microsoft execs on Apple's music store
We were smoked.
a month ago
Noahpinion
2023 is when the empires strike back
Cold War 2 won't be decided by the opening moves.
a month ago
Cold War 2 won't be decided by the opening moves.
Noahpinion
2023 is when the empires strike back
Cold War 2 won't be decided by the opening moves.
a month ago
Cold War 2 won't be decided by the opening moves.
Rest of World -...
Amazon fends off calls for takedown transparency in message to shareholders
The company does not currently disclose government orders to remove specific products.
a month ago
The company does not currently disclose government orders to remove specific products.
Rest of World -...
Mother-son YouTubers cook Nepali dishes with sides of nostalgia and ASMR
Started as a pandemic hobby, KanchhiKitchen is giving Nepalis around the world a glimpse of...
a month ago
Started as a pandemic hobby, KanchhiKitchen is giving Nepalis around the world a glimpse of traditional village life.
Rest of World -...
In Nigeria, government and local VCs are helping startups weather the tech downturn
Sensing an existential threat to the country's tech scene, the government and local VCs are filling...
a month ago
Sensing an existential threat to the country's tech scene, the government and local VCs are filling the expanding funding gap.
Platformer
How two insurgents are taking on Twitter
Artifact's Kevin Systrom on the disruptive power of good comments. PLUS: Substack's naïveté around...
a month ago
Artifact's Kevin Systrom on the disruptive power of good comments. PLUS: Substack's naïveté around Notes
Noahpinion
Europe is not ready to be a "third superpower"
For that, it would need to act as a unified entity, defend itself against Russia, and embrace new...
a month ago
For that, it would need to act as a unified entity, defend itself against Russia, and embrace new technology.
Noahpinion
Europe is not ready to be a "third superpower"
For that, it would need to act as a unified entity, defend itself against Russia, and embrace new...
a month ago
For that, it would need to act as a unified entity, defend itself against Russia, and embrace new technology.
Rest of World -...
You messaged your doctor on WhatsApp. Should that be billed?
Medical practitioners in Latin America say WhatsApp can be a lifesaving tool — and a costly time...
a month ago
Medical practitioners in Latin America say WhatsApp can be a lifesaving tool — and a costly time sink.
Rest of World -...
Indian government gives itself the power to “fact-check” and delete social media posts
Journalists, opposition parties, and advocacy groups are worried what this “absolute power” means...
a month ago
Journalists, opposition parties, and advocacy groups are worried what this “absolute power” means for press freedom in India.
Rest of World -...
Samsung knowingly exposed workers to highly toxic chemicals, whistleblower claims
In Vietnam, a key production base, a former safety officer alleges the factory also dumped chemicals...
a month ago
In Vietnam, a key production base, a former safety officer alleges the factory also dumped chemicals into waterways.
Rest of World -...
The rise and fall of Argentina’s celebrity crypto pastor
Generación Zoe promised investors massive returns thanks to market-predicting “robots” and a...
a month ago
Generación Zoe promised investors massive returns thanks to market-predicting “robots” and a cryptocurrency backed by gold. It sounded too good to be true.
AVC
Noya
Six months ago, I wrote about Direct Air Carbon Capture and ended with this: I remember hearing that...
a month ago
Six months ago, I wrote about Direct Air Carbon Capture and ended with this: I remember hearing that “we’ve spent hundreds of years taking carbon out of the ground and putting it into our atmosphere and we are going to spend hundreds of years taking carbon out of the atmosphere...
Rest of World -...
Mexico botched the end of daylight savings
Banal change combined with everyday tech can upend everything in unexpected ways.
a month ago
Banal change combined with everyday tech can upend everything in unexpected ways.
Noahpinion
Yes, it's OK to be mad about crime in San Francisco
Let's not make excuses for Chaos City.
a month ago
Let's not make excuses for Chaos City.
Platformer
The Biden administration turns its attention toward AI
The Commerce Department asks for public comment. Here are three problems it should consider
a month ago
The Commerce Department asks for public comment. Here are three problems it should consider
Rest of World -...
African startups need more than just funds from their investors
Anne-Marie Chidzero, chief investment officer at FSD Africa Investments, talks about the risks and...
a month ago
Anne-Marie Chidzero, chief investment officer at FSD Africa Investments, talks about the risks and opportunities in backing Africa’s early-stage startups.
Rest of World -...
Amazon needs to be clear about removing items on behalf of authoritarian governments
It's too easy to quietly order the removal of pages or products.
a month ago
It's too easy to quietly order the removal of pages or products.
Platformer
Elon's war on Substack
How Twitter is breaking — and its CEO is accelerating its fall
a month ago
How Twitter is breaking — and its CEO is accelerating its fall
AVC
Leading From The Heart
I have watched so many leaders over the years in my various roles as lead investor, board member,...
a month ago
I have watched so many leaders over the years in my various roles as lead investor, board member, board chair, investor, and advisor. And one thing I have learned from this front-row seat is that leading from the heart is very powerful. A leader can be the most brilliant product...
Rest of World -...
India’s plan to export its wildly successful digital payments system
After starting cross-border payments with Singapore, India is now setting up more international...
a month ago
After starting cross-border payments with Singapore, India is now setting up more international partnerships.
Noahpinion
Nobody knows how many jobs will "be automated"
Whatever that even means.
a month ago
Whatever that even means.
Noahpinion
Nobody knows how many jobs will "be automated"
Whatever that even means.
a month ago
Whatever that even means.
Noahpinion
Will Elon Musk kill Substack?
The fragmentation of the internet gets a push.
a month ago
The fragmentation of the internet gets a push.
Rest of World -...
Two trophies, one meme
How the World Cup and the Golden Globes united Argentina through a single viral image.
2 months ago
How the World Cup and the Golden Globes united Argentina through a single viral image.
Noahpinion
Repost: Weebs!
Everything you didn't realize you wanted to know about the non-Japanese people who love Japanese pop...
2 months ago
Everything you didn't realize you wanted to know about the non-Japanese people who love Japanese pop culture.
Noahpinion
Repost: Weebs!
Everything you didn't realize you wanted to know about the non-Japanese people who love Japanese pop...
2 months ago
Everything you didn't realize you wanted to know about the non-Japanese people who love Japanese pop culture.
Platformer
The regulators come for OpenAI
From data privacy to defamation, officials have questions
2 months ago
From data privacy to defamation, officials have questions
David Perell
Ambitious People Need Each Other
Ambitious people don’t just need peers. They need mentors. They need people who will encourage them...
2 months ago
Ambitious people don’t just need peers. They need mentors. They need people who will encourage them to pursue hard and meaningful projects.
The post Ambitious People Need Each Other appeared first on David Perell.
Rest of World -...
The winners of Rest of World’s first photography contest
From images of solar cooking to snake radio telemetry, we received 548 entries from around the...
2 months ago
From images of solar cooking to snake radio telemetry, we received 548 entries from around the world.
Rest of World -...
Teaching inmates in Argentina to make video games in prison
“Gaming studios need employees, and the formerly incarcerated need a place to work once they’re...
2 months ago
“Gaming studios need employees, and the formerly incarcerated need a place to work once they’re released.”
Noahpinion
Industrial policy doesn't have to succeed right away
Progressive approaches need to fail before they can change.
2 months ago
Progressive approaches need to fail before they can change.
Noahpinion
Industrial policy doesn't have to succeed right away
Progressive approaches need to fail before they can change.
2 months ago
Progressive approaches need to fail before they can change.
AVC
The Blackbird Platform
The first project launched this week on our portfolio company Blackbird‘s platform. It is a friends...
2 months ago
The first project launched this week on our portfolio company Blackbird‘s platform. It is a friends and family program at a restaurant in Williamsburg Brooklyn called Gertie. Blackbird wrote about it today on their excellent Supersonic blog: Throughout, when you tap Gertie’s...
Rest of World -...
TikTok creators are being arrested for violating religious laws in Nigeria
Digital rights advocates say social media companies like TikTok have a responsibility to protect...
2 months ago
Digital rights advocates say social media companies like TikTok have a responsibility to protect their users in these situations.
Rest of World -...
The U.S. shouldn’t make its semiconductor policy all about China
American chip policy doesn’t just hurt China. It hurts Taiwan, too.
2 months ago
American chip policy doesn’t just hurt China. It hurts Taiwan, too.
Rest of World -...
How to become an #Influencer in India
Many middle-class Indians aspire to be the next Kusha Kapila or Ranveer Allahbadia. But there’s a...
2 months ago
Many middle-class Indians aspire to be the next Kusha Kapila or Ranveer Allahbadia. But there’s a real struggle to monetize from Instagram.
Platformer
Why journalists can't quit Twitter
The media should be building alternatives. Instead, some are doubling down
2 months ago
The media should be building alternatives. Instead, some are doubling down
Steve Blank
Playing With Fire – ChatGPT
The world is very different now. For man holds in his mortal hands the power to abolish all forms of...
2 months ago
The world is very different now. For man holds in his mortal hands the power to abolish all forms of human poverty and all forms of human life. John F. Kennedy Humans have mastered lots of things that have transformed our lives, created our civilizations, and might ultimately...
Rest of World -...
How tiny, cheap smart speakers unlocked the rise of digital payments in India
Vegetable carts, flower shops, mom-and-pop stores: Small speakers that read out digital payment...
2 months ago
Vegetable carts, flower shops, mom-and-pop stores: Small speakers that read out digital payment receipts are making fintech companies big money.
Rest of World -...
Brazil is the first stop in the Latin American electric motorcycle market
Vammo, an electric mobility company for delivery workers, chose to launch in the country because 85%...
2 months ago
Vammo, an electric mobility company for delivery workers, chose to launch in the country because 85% of its electric grid runs on renewable energy.
Rest of World -...
How China’s hottest social media app turned Düsseldorf into a foodie destination
The trendiest food city in Europe isn’t Paris or London. It’s Düsseldorf — thanks to Xiaohongshu.
2 months ago
The trendiest food city in Europe isn’t Paris or London. It’s Düsseldorf — thanks to Xiaohongshu.
essay – snarfed.org
So long, Twitter API, and thanks for all the fish
Well, it’s come to this. Twitter is burning, a billionaire owes money, an API will soon get...
2 months ago
Well, it’s come to this. Twitter is burning, a billionaire owes money, an API will soon get lobotomized, so Bridgy‘s Twitter support will die within the month is dead. Granary‘s and twitter-atom too. The Twitter API may now be effectively unmaintained, but they still managed to...
Noahpinion
Bank weakness is how our economy cools off
Not polycrisis, but stabilization.
2 months ago
Not polycrisis, but stabilization.
Platformer
How Sundar Pichai is thinking about AI
Three takeaways about Google's approach to this moment, after an interview with Google's CEO
2 months ago
Three takeaways about Google's approach to this moment, after an interview with Google's CEO
David Perell
Surrendering to Your Nature
A mark of maturity is surrendering to the person you actually are instead of the one you wish you...
2 months ago
A mark of maturity is surrendering to the person you actually are instead of the one you wish you were.
The post Surrendering to Your Nature appeared first on David Perell.
Aaron's Essays
The Hindsight Game
There are all kinds of strategies for evaluating startup ideas - investors talk about having a...
2 months ago
There are all kinds of strategies for evaluating startup ideas - investors talk about having a “prepared mind,” others build market maps, I like to think about toys, and we could go on. What everyone wants to do is predict the future. That’s honestly impossible. But we can...
Rest of World -...
Global TikTok creators depend on U.S. viewers. A TikTok ban would be devastating
Without Americans on the app, advertising dollars are at risk.
2 months ago
Without Americans on the app, advertising dollars are at risk.
Rest of World -...
Mexico’s $100-billion auto parts industry is reinventing itself for the EV era
Behind the excitement around electrification, Mexican manufacturers are figuring out what their own...
2 months ago
Behind the excitement around electrification, Mexican manufacturers are figuring out what their own transition will look like.
tomcritchlow.com
Building an Interactive Blog Map
I love a good diagram. So a while back I made a “blog map” for my website homepage that looked a bit...
2 months ago
I love a good diagram. So a while back I made a “blog map” for my website homepage that looked a bit like this:
Internal Tech Emails
Travis Kalanick on Google
A meeting with Larry could calm this down if it's not true but he has been avoiding any meeting with...
2 months ago
A meeting with Larry could calm this down if it's not true but he has been avoiding any meeting with me since last fall.
Entrepreneur's Edge
Understanding the Importance of Operating Leverage in the Age of Efficiency
Amazon grew it's revenue per employee from $50K to $1M over its first fifteen years.
2 months ago
Amazon grew it's revenue per employee from $50K to $1M over its first fifteen years.
Noahpinion
Some ideas for science fiction in the 2020s
The future ain't what it used to be.
2 months ago
The future ain't what it used to be.
Noahpinion
Some ideas for science fiction in the 2020s
The future ain't what it used to be.
2 months ago
The future ain't what it used to be.
Noahpinion
Three more books about the technology wars
"The Wires of War", "Four Battlegrounds", and "The Digital Silk Road"
2 months ago
"The Wires of War", "Four Battlegrounds", and "The Digital Silk Road"
Noahpinion
Three more books about the technology wars
"The Wires of War", "Four Battlegrounds", and "The Digital Silk Road"
2 months ago
"The Wires of War", "Four Battlegrounds", and "The Digital Silk Road"
David Perell
Learning to Actually Listen
I’ve been listening the wrong way my entire life — with just my ears. True listening is a...
2 months ago
I’ve been listening the wrong way my entire life — with just my ears. True listening is a totalizing, full-body experience.
The post Learning to Actually Listen appeared first on David Perell.
Rest of World -...
The Chinese app where women socialize over their menstrual cycles
On Meet You, women track, discuss, and pray for their periods.
2 months ago
On Meet You, women track, discuss, and pray for their periods.
Platformer
The AI industry really should slow down a little
This year has given us a bounty of innovations. We could use some time to absorb them
2 months ago
This year has given us a bounty of innovations. We could use some time to absorb them
David Perell
Sensitivity Isn’t Static
The sensitivity of our senses ebbs and flows. If you’re looking to be more perceptive, start by...
2 months ago
The sensitivity of our senses ebbs and flows. If you’re looking to be more perceptive, start by changing your environment.
The post Sensitivity Isn’t Static appeared first on David Perell.
Rest of World -...
Mexicans say some police officers are taking bribes with mobile payment services
Victims of extortion say reimbursements are extremely difficult since apps and banks say they handed...
2 months ago
Victims of extortion say reimbursements are extremely difficult since apps and banks say they handed over their cards voluntarily.
Noahpinion
Why Americans fear the AI future
Five decades of rising inequality and slow growth have made us a less optimistic country.
2 months ago
Five decades of rising inequality and slow growth have made us a less optimistic country.
AVC
The Daily Bolster
USV is an investor in Bolster, a marketplace for fractional and full-time executive talent for...
2 months ago
USV is an investor in Bolster, a marketplace for fractional and full-time executive talent for startups and growth companies. This week Bolster launched a daily short (5min) podcast and email with actionable insights and advice from founders, operators, and investors. It is...
Platformer
Substack's new fundraising pitch
Venture capitalists wouldn't give the company the terms it wanted. Its writers might
2 months ago
Venture capitalists wouldn't give the company the terms it wanted. Its writers might
Noahpinion
Putin is a rest stop on the road of post-Soviet collapse
The narrative of Russian revitalization is more hype than reality.
2 months ago
The narrative of Russian revitalization is more hype than reality.
Noahpinion
Putin is a rest stop on the road of post-Soviet collapse
The narrative of Russian revitalization is more hype than reality.
2 months ago
The narrative of Russian revitalization is more hype than reality.
Platformer
The secret list of Twitter VIPs getting boosted over everyone else
Congratulations to Ben Shapiro, AOC, and ... LeBron?
2 months ago
Congratulations to Ben Shapiro, AOC, and ... LeBron?
Noahpinion
Why not put TSMC and Samsung fabs in Canada?
A solution that's almost too perfect.
2 months ago
A solution that's almost too perfect.
Noahpinion
Why not put TSMC and Samsung fabs in Canada?
A solution that's almost too perfect.
2 months ago
A solution that's almost too perfect.
essay – snarfed.org
Content negotiation considered harmful
Matilda, 1996 Content negotiation is a feature of HTTP that lets clients ask for, and servers...
2 months ago
Matilda, 1996 Content negotiation is a feature of HTTP that lets clients ask for, and servers return, different content types based on the request’s Accept header. Sounds great, right? Well, no. Content negotiation is the classic example of an idea that sounds good in theory, but...
Noahpinion
Repost: Interview with James Medlock
The future winner of Balaji's million-dollar bet talks about taxes, cash benefits, and other fun...
2 months ago
The future winner of Balaji's million-dollar bet talks about taxes, cash benefits, and other fun stuff
Noahpinion
Repost: Interview with James Medlock
The future winner of Balaji's million-dollar bet talks about taxes, cash benefits, and other fun...
2 months ago
The future winner of Balaji's million-dollar bet talks about taxes, cash benefits, and other fun stuff
Platformer
How TikTok failed to make the case for itself
After a rocky appearance before Congress, the company has reason to reflect
2 months ago
After a rocky appearance before Congress, the company has reason to reflect
Noahpinion
Progressives need to embrace progress
Stasis won't lead to a prosperous or equitable society.
2 months ago
Stasis won't lead to a prosperous or equitable society.
Noahpinion
Progressives need to embrace progress
Stasis won't lead to a prosperous or equitable society.
2 months ago
Stasis won't lead to a prosperous or equitable society.
Platformer
Six questions about Google Bard
The company's new large language model has arrived. Now what?
2 months ago
The company's new large language model has arrived. Now what?
Aaron's Essays
Avoiding Errors in Demo Day Fundraising
I’ll be addressing the topic below along with Alfred Lin from Sequoia and Ilya Sukhar from Matrix on...
2 months ago
I’ll be addressing the topic below along with Alfred Lin from Sequoia and Ilya Sukhar from Matrix on 3/24: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qgghYDq4QxCiW9REOOrbmw
It would be challenging to name all the fundraising mistakes that founders make during the many demo days...
Platformer
YouTube restores Trump
Meta explained its Trump decision in full. YouTube went another direction
2 months ago
Meta explained its Trump decision in full. YouTube went another direction
Noahpinion
Repost: The Darkness
Illiberalism is on the march, all over the world.
2 months ago
Illiberalism is on the march, all over the world.
Articles - Alex...
The age of average
In the early 1990s, two Russian artists named Vitaly Komar and Alexander
Melamid hired a market...
2 months ago
In the early 1990s, two Russian artists named Vitaly Komar and Alexander
Melamid hired a market research firm to survey the public on what they
wanted in a work of art. Across 11 countries they then set about painting a
piece that reflected the results. Each piece was...
AVC
A Conversation With Mike Zamansky
Mike Zamansky is the person who got me interested in K12 Computer Science Education in NYC, a cause...
2 months ago
Mike Zamansky is the person who got me interested in K12 Computer Science Education in NYC, a cause I have now contributed almost fifteen years of my life to. Our family’s public charity, Gotham Gives, has been funding the work we do in K12 Computer Science Education in NYC for...
Noahpinion
Yes, of course we should ban TikTok
Cutting down on weaponized interdependence.
2 months ago
Cutting down on weaponized interdependence.
Internal Tech Emails
Mark Zuckerberg: "Please Resign"
This was an act of betrayal.
2 months ago
This was an act of betrayal.
Noahpinion
The Wokeness series
All the posts in one handy list.
2 months ago
All the posts in one handy list.
Platformer
TikTok nears the endgame
Breaking off TikTok from ByteDance might be the right thing to do — but it will come at a high cost....
2 months ago
Breaking off TikTok from ByteDance might be the right thing to do — but it will come at a high cost. PLUS: How Twitter keeps competitors off its For You page
Essays - Benedict...
Netflix, Shein and MrBeast
What does Netflix have in common with Shein, and why is MrBeast more
interesting than Disney Plus?
2 months ago
What does Netflix have in common with Shein, and why is MrBeast more
interesting than Disney Plus?
Noahpinion
SVB and the Fed
Charting a course between inflation and bank failures.
2 months ago
Charting a course between inflation and bank failures.
Platformer
Meta doubles down on layoffs
The company's recent products have flopped with consumers. Will a more focused team reverse the...
2 months ago
The company's recent products have flopped with consumers. Will a more focused team reverse the trend?
Platformer
Microsoft just laid off one of its responsible AI teams
As the company accelerates its push into AI products, the ethics and society team is gone
2 months ago
As the company accelerates its push into AI products, the ethics and society team is gone
Noahpinion
Preventing panic in the banking sector
Taming the animal spirits.
2 months ago
Taming the animal spirits.
Entrepreneur's Edge
The Power of Beliefs
The significant role that our beliefs play in our outcomes.
2 months ago
The significant role that our beliefs play in our outcomes.
Noahpinion
Why was there a run on Silicon Valley Bank?
And how will this affect startups and the financial system?
2 months ago
And how will this affect startups and the financial system?
Platformer
Meta is building a decentralized, text-based social network
Is this the Twitter replacement we've been waiting for?
2 months ago
Is this the Twitter replacement we've been waiting for?
Noahpinion
Which industries will China dominate?
A few key principles.
2 months ago
Noahpinion
LLMs are not going to destroy the human race
It's just a chatbot, dude.
3 months ago
It's just a chatbot, dude.
Platformer
Utah's war on social networks is a symptom of a larger problem
Congress failed to act — and now a patchwork of bad state laws is eroding our privacy
3 months ago
Congress failed to act — and now a patchwork of bad state laws is eroding our privacy
Noahpinion
Interview: Kevin Kelly, editor, author, and futurist
A prophet of the tech world shares his thoughts on where it's all headed.
3 months ago
A prophet of the tech world shares his thoughts on where it's all headed.
Platformer
How a single engineer brought down Twitter on Monday
The high cost of cutting expenses
3 months ago
The high cost of cutting expenses
Essays - Benedict...
Retail, search and Amazon’s $40bn ‘advertising’ business
Amazon sold close to $40bn of advertising last year - bigger than Prime,
bigger than the entire...
3 months ago
Amazon sold close to $40bn of advertising last year - bigger than Prime,
bigger than the entire global newspaper industry and probably more
profitable than AWS. But is this really advertising, rent, or something
else? And what does that mean for Google?
AVC
The Newest Members of the USV Team
Last Thursday, three new blog posts hit USV.com announcing our three new analysts: This is our...
3 months ago
Last Thursday, three new blog posts hit USV.com announcing our three new analysts: This is our tradition at USV. When someone starts at USV, we ask them to write a post on the USV blog introducing themselves. This helps founders who come to talk to us about their companies...
Noahpinion
Conceiving the 2000s
It was the worst of times, it was the best of times
3 months ago
It was the worst of times, it was the best of times
Noahpinion
Everything you think you know about homelessness is wrong
A guest post by Aaron Carr.
3 months ago
A guest post by Aaron Carr.
Platformer
Winners and losers in the race to add AI
ChatGPT is now running inside Snapchat, Notion, and other apps. Will it give them a sustaining...
3 months ago
ChatGPT is now running inside Snapchat, Notion, and other apps. Will it give them a sustaining advantage — or just line OpenAI's pockets?
Entrepreneur's Edge
Recommended Books
A collection of books that have changed how I think about the world.
3 months ago
A collection of books that have changed how I think about the world.
Noahpinion
Honestly, it's probably the phones
It takes time to adapt human life to fit new technologies.
3 months ago
It takes time to adapt human life to fit new technologies.
Platformer
The TikTok bans are accelerating
With a key vote scheduled for tonight, the company's options are growing limited
3 months ago
With a key vote scheduled for tonight, the company's options are growing limited
Platformer
In latest round of Twitter cuts, some see hints of its next CEO
Is the job Steve Davis' to lose? PLUS: A smart new tool to fight child exploitation online
3 months ago
Is the job Steve Davis' to lose? PLUS: A smart new tool to fight child exploitation online
AVC
The VC’s Customer
I saw Dan Primack assert that the venture capitalist’s customer is their limited partners in this...
3 months ago
I saw Dan Primack assert that the venture capitalist’s customer is their limited partners in this tweet about the Citizen app, the recap, and their VCs: I DM’d Dan to let him know that is not the right way to think about the venture capital business. Back in 2005, in the early...
Noahpinion
The Build-Nothing Country
Stasis has become America's spoils system, and it can't go on.
3 months ago
Stasis has become America's spoils system, and it can't go on.
Internal Tech Emails
Mark Zuckerberg: "speed and strategy"
One way to make sure we can move quickly is for everyone to understand our strategy behind the major...
3 months ago
One way to make sure we can move quickly is for everyone to understand our strategy behind the major product areas we're working on. I've tried to summarize some of the key ones here.
Entrepreneur's Edge
OKRs will never be enough
Nuanced goal-setting frameworks to help manage the complexity in a growing company.
3 months ago
Nuanced goal-setting frameworks to help manage the complexity in a growing company.
Noahpinion
AI Techies!
Everything you didn't realize you wanted to know about the denizens of Cerebral Valley
3 months ago
Everything you didn't realize you wanted to know about the denizens of Cerebral Valley
Platformer
New cracks emerge in Elon Musk's Twitter
Jira went down, Slack's gone, and site performance is degraded. What's next?
3 months ago
Jira went down, Slack's gone, and site performance is degraded. What's next?
Aaron's Essays
There Are No (Absolute) Red Flags in Venture Capital
Let’s accept, for the purposes of this essay, that founders and venture capitalists are engaged in a...
3 months ago
Let’s accept, for the purposes of this essay, that founders and venture capitalists are engaged in a simple trade. Founders sell business risk for the cash they need to take bigger risks; venture capitalists buy that risk hoping it will one day transmute into reward. Each side...
Noahpinion
Don't be a doomer
Flamboyant pessimism serves no useful purpose.
3 months ago
Flamboyant pessimism serves no useful purpose.
Platformer
The people who want to end Section 230 may have botched their case
But even a ruling against the plaintiffs in Gonzalez vs. Google could hurt internet freedoms,...
3 months ago
But even a ruling against the plaintiffs in Gonzalez vs. Google could hurt internet freedoms, observers say
AVC
What Does “Native” Mean
When a new technology comes to market, we often look for “native” applications of that technology....
3 months ago
When a new technology comes to market, we often look for “native” applications of that technology. What is a “native” AI application? What is a “native” Web3 application? I have not seen a better articulation of “native” than my partner Albert’s post from 2009 on native mobile...
Noahpinion
Repost: Much of what you've heard about Carter and Reagan is wrong
Debunking our narratives of the late 70s and early 80s
3 months ago
Debunking our narratives of the late 70s and early 80s
Noahpinion
The U.S. cannot afford to turn against immigration
Bringing in new recruits is not charity, nor is it a luxury. It's a necessity.
3 months ago
Bringing in new recruits is not charity, nor is it a luxury. It's a necessity.
Entrepreneur's Edge
Revenue is easy, profit is harder
The fundamentals needed to run a business in the next economic cycle.
3 months ago
The fundamentals needed to run a business in the next economic cycle.
Noahpinion
China must stop its coal industry
One of the world's biggest political-economic problems
3 months ago
One of the world's biggest political-economic problems
Platformer
Susan Wojcicki makes her exit
She had a legendary run. Will YouTube's end with it?
3 months ago
She had a legendary run. Will YouTube's end with it?
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