AI changes competitive moats and leads

a16z general partner David Haber spoke with Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon and a16z cofounder Ben Horowitz on the current macro environment, enterprise AI adoption, and crypto and AI policy. Solomon describes what he calls the "sweetest spot" he's seen in 40 years and explains Goldman's "One GS 3.0" initiative to reimagine core processes with AI. Horowitz discusses why "leads aren't what they once were" in AI and how a16z grew from a startup VC to capturing 18% of all US venture capital.

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Timestamps: 

00:00 — Introduction

02:09 — Goldman's Evolution from Partnership to Public Company

08:54 — How a16z Went from Top Tier to 18% of All US Venture Capital

15:33 — "As Sweet a Spot" as Solomon Has Seen in 40 Years

19:00 — M&A Outlook: "Whatever the Question Is, the Answer Is Maybe"

21:33 — Why Leads Aren't What They Once Were in AI

23:03 — Crypto Policy: The Genius Act and Clarity Act

25:24 — AI Policy: "Don't Regulate Math"

28:03 — One GS 3.0: Reimagining Processes with AI

32:54 — Will AI Agents Change Investing?

34:00 — Favorite DJ

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