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a16z crypto

The definitive resource for the latest and leading trends in web3 and crypto — including overviews and insights from top researchers, demos from developers and engineers, and more from product builders and creators. This channel is for anyone seeking to go deeper on the technical innovations advancing the next generation of the internet. About us: a16z crypto is a venture capital fund that invests in crypto and web3 startups, backing bold entrepreneurs building the next internet — one that is decentralized, community-governed, and owned by users, builders, and creators. For more about a16z crypto: https://a16zcrypto.com/ For more about a16z crypto research: https://a16z.com/2022/04/21/announcing-a16z-crypto-research/

Episodes

Journey to jumpstart: from Meerkat to Houseparty to a crypto-native social network with Ben Rubin

10 May 2024

1h 0m

The five pillars of product-market fit with Jason Rosenthal

10 May 2024

53m

Theory to Code: Building the Breakthrough zkVM Jolt

02 May 2024

1h 15m

Correcting some SNARK misconceptions | Justin Thaler, a16z crypto research

09 Apr 2024

11m

Jolt, zkVMs, and speeding up blockchain | Justin Thaler, a16z crypto research

09 Apr 2024

Leading through uncertainty (with Coinbase CEO)

28 Mar 2024

35m

Snowboards, software, and scaling (with Shopify CEO)

28 Mar 2024

43m

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Shopify founder Tobias Lütke details the company’s evolution from a snowboarding store born out of necessity to a global e-commerce platform. Lütke emphasizes the importance of maintaining a hands-on management style, arguing that deep involvement in technical details prevents guesswork and ensures alignment with the c...