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AcquiredJuly 27, 2021
Andreessen Horowitz Part I
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We kick off Season 9 with a classic: Part I of the a16z story. How did this brand new venture firm charge out of the gates in 2009, going from zero to disrupting the entire venture industry overnight? You probably know Marc & Ben's history with Netscape and Loudcloud/Opsware... but what about the Black Panthers, Nintendo 64, Al Gore, Doug Leone, Masayoshi Son, and an epic feud with Benchmark Capital that became Silicon Valley's version of the Hatfields and the McCoys? Buckle up, Acquired's got the truth.
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The Hard Thing About Hard Things
Ben Horowitz
“Ben writes about his experiences rebuilding the company and the challenges faced during the transition to a software firm in 'The Hard Thing About Hard Things'.”
Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: Ben Horowitz's background
For: Entrepreneurs and technology enthusiasts
Key quote: “later ben of course would write the hard thing about hard things and uh you know lived through all this crazy technology stuff”
The host briefly mentions Ben Horowitz's book 'The Hard Thing About Hard Things' in the context of his challenging family history and career in technology. This reference serves to highlight the resilience and determination Horowitz demonstrated in his professional journey.
ASIN: B00I0A6HUO
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“It's a nonfiction book called The Elephant in the Brain. One of the main theses is we humans are animals. It discusses our base desires and how they influence our behavior.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: psychology and human behavior
For: Individuals interested in psychology, leadership, and human behavior
Key quote: “I highly recommend it for anybody who is interested in psychology, capitalism, how to fundraise for nonprofits, how to lead, how to organization build.”
The host mentions 'The Elephant in the Brain' to highlight its exploration of the underlying animalistic desires that drive human behavior. They believe that understanding these instincts can enhance one's awareness and decision-making in various fields such as psychology and leadership.
ASIN: B07H8K4G9G
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