Ben Horowitz - Backing America’s Future
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy
- Published
- February 3, 2026
- Duration
- 55:51
- Summary source
- description
- Last updated
- Apr 17, 2026
Discusses business, investing, technology.
Summary
My guest today is Ben Horowitz, the co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz. Since its founding in 2009, a16z has grown into one of the most influential firms in venture capital, reshaping how technology companies are funded and how power and ideas move through Silicon Valley and around the world. This conversation focuses on sides of Ben’s story you don’t ofte…
Show notes
My guest today is Ben Horowitz, the co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz. Since its founding in 2009, a16z has grown into one of the most influential firms in venture capital, reshaping how technology companies are funded and how power and ideas move through Silicon Valley and around the world. This conversation focuses on sides of Ben’s story you don’t often hear. Ben reflects on the people who shaped him, including Nas, Andy Grove, and his father, and shares why he chose to personally fund new te
Themes
- business
- investing
- technology