Marc Andreessen, cofounder and general partner at a16z, appeared on the a16z Podcast recorded live at the 2025 LP Conference in Las Vegas. The discussion covered the rise of AI, the future of open source models, and technology's impact across various sectors including education, defense, healthcare, and housing. Marc also talked about the evolution of venture capital, a16z's new branding, and strategies for building lasting companies in a fast-changing environment.

Today on the a16z Podcast, we’re sharing Marc Andreessen’s recent appearance on TBPN.

Marc—cofounder and general partner at a16z—joins hosts John Coogan and Jordi Hays for a wide-ranging conversation, recorded live at the a16z’s 2025 LP Conference in Las Vegas.

They cover the rise of AI, the future of open source models, and how tech is transforming every corner of the economy—from education and defense to healthcare and housing.

Marc also shares his thoughts on the evolution of venture capital, the firm’s new branding, and what it takes to build enduring companies in a rapidly changing world.

Marc Andreessen Talks About AI Development, Evolution of Venture Capital, and a16z's New Brand