The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch 20VC: a16z's Ben Horowitz on How To Create An Environment of Trust with Founders, How and Why Creating Shocking Rules Is So Impactful To Culture & What The Samurai, Shaka Senghor and Toussaint Teach Us About Company Culture Building
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Oct 28, 2019 
Ben Horowitz, Co-founder and General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, dives into creating trust within founder relationships. He shares lessons learned from his journey as a CEO and venture capitalist. Ben emphasizes the power of 'shocking rules' to shape company culture and drive accountability. He also discusses the importance of a supportive ecosystem for founders, navigating macroeconomic challenges, and integrating diverse company cultures. His insights are backed by historical examples, providing a unique perspective on building resilient organizations.
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Hiring Executives
- Hiring executives requires a different process than hiring other employees.
- Clearly define the role, desired cultural impact, and company needs.
Creating Urgency
- Create urgency for cultural change through decisive actions that demonstrate priorities.
- Reed Hastings showed urgency by excluding DVD business leaders from executive meetings when Netflix shifted to streaming.
Meditating on Downfalls
- Reflecting on potential company downfalls helps shape a positive and enduring culture.
- Consider the long-term impact of the work environment and employee experience.
