Ben Horowitz

In a bold departure from conventional advice, Ben Horowitz, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz, once urged Columbia engineering graduates in 2015 to reject the idea of “following your passion” and instead focus on the value they can contribute to the world. What Happened: In 2015,...

Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen told Stanford business students a decade ago that CEOs who "hunt for a magic answer" in a crisis almost always lose, echoing co-founder Ben Horowitz's blunt maxim: "There are no silver bullets, only lead bullets." What Happened: The line, lifted from Horowitz's...

Over the week, the tech world buzzed with significant developments. From potential policy shifts affecting Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) suppliers to Japan’s leap into the AI industrial revolution, the landscape is changing rapidly. Here’s a quick roundup of...

Prominent investors Ben Horowitz and Marc Andreessen sharply criticized the Biden administration’s regulatory approach to crypto, accusing federal regulators of lying about consumer protection motives while enabling damaging market practices. What Happened: In a conversation on the Ben &...

The founders of prominent venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz are observing a plateau in artificial intelligence capabilities, citing data shortages and computational limitations as key barriers to continued rapid advancement. What Happened: Speaking on a podcast released last week, Marc...

Prominent venture capitalist Ben Horowitz intends to financially support Kamala Harris‘ presidential campaign – a move that comes on the heels of his recent financial support for political action committees that favor Donald Trump‘s presidential bid. What Happened: Horowitz and his wife...

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to clarify that Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz are the co-founders of Andreessen Horowitz, which is also known as a16z. Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla Inc., drew attention to the support of two prominent Silicon Valley investors for former President...

Andreessen Horowitz, the renowned venture capital firm, is reportedly gearing up to launch its first private equity fund, as per documents. What Happened: The firm’s new private equity fund, named a16z Perennial Private Equity Fund, will be focused on the private equity asset class, as per...

The political action committee Fairshake, known for its strong ties to the cryptocurrency industry, disclosed a significant financial boost, receiving a $4.9 million contribution from billionaire twins Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. What Happened: This donation is part of the larger...

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk has landed backers for his buyout of social media platform Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR). What Happened: Agreements were reached with 19 total investors, including 18 new companies to help facilitate Musk’s $44 billion buyout of Twitter. Among the investors...

Nas sold over 15 million records in the U.S. during his professional career as a rapper and songwriter. The rapper may go down in history as one of the greatest singers/rappers turned investors of all time. What Happened: An early investment in 2013 into the now-defunct brand Mass Appeal didn...

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick is the latest athlete and celebrity to be part of a special purpose acquisition company. The SPAC: Mission Advancement Corp is a SPAC launched by Kaepernick and Jahm Najafi. The SPAC is seeking to raise $250 million by selling 25 million units. Each unit...