The a16z Show Ben Horowitz on Raising a New Fund and How Venture Firms Scale
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Jan 9, 2026 
In a captivating discussion, Ben Horowitz, a seasoned venture capitalist and co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz, delves into his 30-year partnership with Marc Andreessen. He reveals essential insights on making venture capital a better product for founders, emphasizing the importance of governance and board support. Horowitz contrasts heat-seeking with conviction-driven investing, particularly in AI and crypto. He also shares the effective platform services that bolster VC operations and discusses the fine balance between scaling and maintaining a high-touch approach.
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VC As A Product For Founders
- Ben Horowitz argues venture capital was a disappointing product for entrepreneurs and needed a richer network and operational support.
- He built a16z to provide founders the network and advice to run and scale companies effectively.
Thirty-Year Complementary Partnership
- Ben describes his 30-year working relationship with Marc Andreessen as complementary like Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson.
- He frames Marc as the unparalleled star and himself as the operator who maximizes that talent.
Stay Close To Deals To Run The Firm
- Ben spends substantial time on both founder support and firm management, typically keeping about 25 one-on-ones with entrepreneurs per month.
- Staying active on deals keeps him current with market and hiring changes crucial to VC operations.
