In 2009, @a16z raised a brand-defining fund. The plucky EMs — on a mission to steamroll the @benchmark model of VC — are believed to have delivered >5x for LPs from AH Fund I. Much of their founding story is at-odds with how the firm is perceived today: Describing their strategy in 2009,... See more

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But what could a future-proof venture firm look like if it was built from scratch? These are the most common ideas that have come up in my conversations- Visionary leadership- An org chart that reflects value-creation- Product-led value proposition- Incentivizing collaboration and apprenticeship internally- Intellectually honest decision making