The gaming industry stands as a pioneer of cutting-edge technologies, ushering in innovations like GPUs, virtual and augmented reality, physics engines, and immersive multiplayer experiences.  In this episode, a16z cofounder Marc Andreessen and Andrew Chen, General Partner at a16z Games, dig into why a16z was compelled

Andrew Chen (@andrewchen), partner at Andreessen Horowitz and author of The Cold Start Problem, joins Erik Torenberg and Lucas Bagno on this episode to discuss: - Why the secret to why Bay Area tech companies have been so successful is their ability to connect people in different ways. - Stories of how different tech c

Connie & Alex pick their favorite tech story of the week and then talk to Andrew Chen, a General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, about his new book, The Cold Start Problem, which tries to unlock how some of the most prominent startups in Silicon Valley have used network effects to scale.  Music:  1. "Inspired" by Kevin

What are network effects? [1:32]How do you cold start and get your first users? [2:33]Atomic networks and why minimum viable community is more important than minimum viable product [6:36]How do you curate your network and set norms? [8:42]Faking users: good idea, bad idea? [13:13]What is flintstoning? [14:26]How does t

Andrew Chen is a general partner at a16z where he invests in consumer startups and marketplaces. He is also one of my oldest best friends and played a MAJOR role in the success of my company Appsumo. His new book, The Cold Start Problem, is dropping on December 7th. In the book, he shares the core secrets of starting a

Andrew Chen — Metaverse, Metrics, and Meerkats | Brought to you by 80,000 Hours free career advice for high impact and doing good in the world, Wealthfront automated investing, and Helix Sleep premium mattresses. More on all three below. Andrew Chen (@andrewchen) is a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, where he in