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In every tech supercycle, investors are good at identifying disruptive technologies, but bad at picking the winners. AI is no different, except for the pace and velocity of growth, investment, and hype. And this time the incumbents are leading the charge. This episode works through how to separate the hype from who actually captures the enterprise value, walking through four layers of the AI investment stack, and which of these layers will exist independently or get absorbed. Joined by Kai Wu of Sparkline Capital, Jerry Neumann, retired VC investor and writer, and David Haber of a16z, we synthesize views and research to explore this very complex topic.Guests:Kai Wu, Founder & CIO, Sparkline Capital Jerry Neumann, retired VC investor and writerDavid Haber, General Partner, a16z⁠Episode SourcesKey Points From This Episode:●[00:00:00]Kai Wu on the current stage of the AI infrastructure buildout and adoption cycle.●[00:04:13]Introduction to investing across the AI stack and the challenge of capturing value from technological revolutions.●[00:11:18]Historical technology cycles, hype cycles, and lessons from past paradigm shifts.●[00:15:57]The “historical autopsy” of technology booms: capital misallocation, demand assumptions, and timing risks.●[00:20:31]Comparing AI infrastructure spending with railroad and fiber-optic buildouts across history.●[00:22:44]The AI prisoner's dilemma and why competition drives aggressive capital expenditures.●[00:25:38]Jerry Neumann on value capture, competition, and why great technologies do not always produce great investments.●[00:27:51]The dot-com fiber buildout, overcapacity, and how later innovators benefited from subsidized infrastructure.●[00:33:48]Why AI may differ from previous cycles due to the dominance of well-capitalized incumbents.●[00:36:44]David Haber on compute demand, data center utilization, and the economics behind current AI investment.●[00:38:33]Vertical integration, competitive advantages, and how major technology companies are positioning for AI leadership.●[00:44:06]Whether application-layer companies can survive alongside powerful infrastructure and model providers.●[00:47:06]David Haber on enterprise AI applications, vertical software opportunities, and context-driven value creation.●[00:49:53]Revenue growth, valuation expectations, and the sustainability of AI business models.●[00:57:00]Open AI growth projections, demand assumptions, and the risks of extrapolating future adoption.●[01:00:05]Aaron's framework for analyzing the AI investment stack and its four primary layers.●[01:06:39]The shipping container analogy and where value ultimately accumulates in transformative technologies.●[01:12:30]Platform companies, hyper scaler investment strategies, and the defensive motivations behind AI spending.●[01:46:13]Final investment principles, frameworks, and key takeaways for evaluating opportunities across the AI ecosystem.

In 1990, Marc Rowan walked out of Drexel with his belongings in a cardboard box. Within a year, Apollo was managing $6 billion. David Haber speaks with Marc Rowan, Cofounder, CEO, and Chair of Apollo Global Management, about building Apollo into one of the world's largest alternative asset managers and how private capital is reshaping the global economy. The conversation covers the rise of private credit, and why Rowan believes private markets are becoming increasingly central to financing the real economy. They also discuss AI, data centers, robotics, and the growing intersection between venture-backed technology companies and large-scale private financing. Along the way, they reflect on leadership, institutional culture, and why enduring organizations must adapt rather than protect the status quo.   Resources: Follow David Haber on X: https://x.com/dhaber Learn more about Apollo Global Management: https://www.apollo.com Stay Updated:Find a16z on YouTube: YouTubeFind a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Show on SpotifyListen to the a16z Show on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

David Haber speaks with Lloyd Blankfein, former CEO of Goldman Sachs, about leadership, risk, and navigating moments of extreme uncertainty. Drawing on his experience leading Goldman through the financial crisis, Blankfein shares how organizations can build resilience, make decisions under pressure, and maintain culture while scaling. They discuss the importance of risk management as both a discipline and a mindset, the difference between being wrong and being reckless, and how great organizations balance taking risk with protecting against it. Blankfein also reflects on Goldman's partnership culture, how it shaped decision-making and accountability, and what it takes to build enduring institutions over time. The conversation also touches on technology, from the role it played in transforming financial markets to the implications of AI today, including its potential, risks, and the challenges of operating in systems that are increasingly complex and harder to fully understand.   Resources: Follow Lloyd on X: https://x.com/lloydblankfein Follow David Haber on X: https://x.com/dhaber Stay Updated:Find a16z on YouTube: YouTubeFind a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Show on SpotifyListen to the a16z Show on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

David Haber speaks with Tony James about building enduring firms across multiple eras of finance. From joining DLJ when it was a subscale firm to helping grow Blackstone into one of the largest asset managers in the world, James reflects on the decisions, structures, and cultural principles that enabled long-term success. They discuss the origins of leveraged buyouts, the evolution of private markets, and how identifying structural opportunities early can create lasting competitive advantage. James also shares lessons from backing companies like Costco, where culture, customer focus, and long-term thinking drove exceptional outcomes. The conversation covers leadership, talent development, and the challenges of scaling organizations while maintaining performance. James also reflects on succession, firm-building, and why culture, incentives, and alignment ultimately determine whether an organization compounds or stagnates.   Resources:   Stay Updated:Find a16z on YouTube: YouTubeFind a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Show on SpotifyListen to the a16z Show on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

David Haber speaks with Owen Jennings, executive officer and business lead at Block, about how the company rebuilt itself around AI agents, small squads, and internal tools like Goose and Builder Bot after restructuring more than 40% of its workforce. They discuss what it took to execute a major restructuring, how teams of three are now doing what teams of 14 used to, and how Block is shipping AI-native products like Money Bot and Manager Bot that generate custom interfaces on the fly for tens of millions of users.   Resources: Follow Owen Jennings on X: https://twitter.com/owenbjennings Follow David Haber on X: https://twitter.com/dhaber   Stay Updated:Find a16z on YouTube: YouTubeFind a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Show on SpotifyListen to the a16z Show on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode #249 features a rare in-depth conversation with David Haber, General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, one of the world's leading venture capital firms (managing $40B+), where he focuses on technology investments in B2B software and financial services. Before that, he founded Bond Street, a fintech startup acquired by Goldman Sachs, where he later worked on strategy, partnerships and new ventures. In discussion with Vidit Agarwal, David reflects on his journey from growing up in a Mexican-Jewish family, sharing deeply personal and professional insights on identity, ambition and belonging. He unpacks what it really takes to build and sell a company from his own lived experience, the emotional comedown after an acquisition, and the shift from founder to operating inside institutions like Goldman Sachs. Hear David's perspective on how to spot competitive compounding advantages in people and businesses, recognising talent early, and whether he'd pick Marc Andreessen or Ben Horowitz for his 5 person learning room. David also compares NYC to SF, and the pros and cons of each city. Please enjoy exploring your curiosity. ________ Get in touch with us via email at contact@curiositycentre.com Join our stable of commercial partners including the Australian Government, Google, KPMG, Vanta, Allens, Macquarie Capital, City of Sydney and more.  Show notes and more episodes here Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube Get in touch with our Founder and Host, Vidit Agarwal directly here Contact us via our website ________ The High Flyers Podcast features in-depth interviews with the world's most influential figures in business, tech, finance, government and sport. Launched in 2020, it has ranked in the global top ten for past three years, with listeners in 27 countries and over 200+ episodes released, and featured in Forbes, Daily Telegraph, and at SXSW. Our guests include -- Malcolm Turnbull (Prime Minister of Australia), Anil Sabharwal (Global VP, Product at Google), Jason Collins (Head of BlackRock, Asia Pacific), Jodie Auster (Uber's Global Head of Travel), Stevie Case (Chief Revenue Officer, Vanta), Brad Banducci (CEO, Woolworths), Jean-Michel Lemieux (CTO, Shopify + Atlassian), Sweta Mehra (EGM, NAB; ex CMO, ANZ), Bowen Pan (Creator, Facebook Marketplace), Sam Sicilia (Chief Investment Officer, Hostplus), Craig Tiley (CEO, US Tennis), John Haddock (CBO, Harvey), Niki Scevak (Co-Founder, Blackbird Ventures), Mike Schneider (CEO, Bunnings), Trent Cotchin (3x Premiership Winning Captain, Richmond FC), Peter Varghese (Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Australian Government), Jack Zhang (CEO, Airwallex), Matteo Franceschetti (CEO, Eight Sleep), Vivek Bhatia (CEO, MUFG), Sanjeev Gandhi (CEO, Orica) and more. 

In this episode, Tyler and Sterling sit down with David Haber from a16z. David shares many important insights and tactics for both investors and operators, as well as his groundbreaking idea on the concept of "Firm over Fund".He also explains how he got started with a16z, what their focus is in 2026, as well as his involvement in the early stages with some of Silicon Valley's biggest startups. This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone working in the startup world.--Chapters:(00:00:00) Intro(00:01:22) David Haber's Evolution in Venture Capital(00:11:47) From Tacos to Fintech(00:15:18) Lessons Learned in the Fintech Industry(00:19:03) How to Build a Lasting VC Firm(00:19:45) The Idea of Firm Over Fund(00:26:06) What a16z Does To Win Big(00:29:52) Where a16z puts their focus(00:38:06) Some of David's Favorite Investors and Operators--Subscribe for more investor/operator focused content.Check out a16z: https://a16z.com/This podcast was brought to you by PELION. Learn more about them here: https://pelionvc.com

a16z general partner David Haber spoke with Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon and a16z cofounder Ben Horowitz on the current macro environment, enterprise AI adoption, and crypto and AI policy. Solomon describes what he calls the "sweetest spot" he's seen in 40 years and explains Goldman's "One GS 3.0" initiative to reimagine core processes with AI. Horowitz discusses why "leads aren't what they once were" in AI and how a16z grew from a startup VC to capturing 18% of all US venture capital. Resources: Follow David Solomon on X: https://twitter.com/DavidSolomonFollow Ben Horowitz on X: https://twitter.com/bhorowitzFollow David Haber on X: https://twitter.com/dhaber Timestamps: 00:00 — Introduction02:09 — Goldman's Evolution from Partnership to Public Company08:54 — How a16z Went from Top Tier to 18% of All US Venture Capital15:33 — "As Sweet a Spot" as Solomon Has Seen in 40 Years19:00 — M&A Outlook: "Whatever the Question Is, the Answer Is Maybe"21:33 — Why Leads Aren't What They Once Were in AI23:03 — Crypto Policy: The Genius Act and Clarity Act25:24 — AI Policy: "Don't Regulate Math"28:03 — One GS 3.0: Reimagining Processes with AI32:54 — Will AI Agents Change Investing?34:00 — Favorite DJ Stay Updated:If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your friends!Find a16z on X: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zListen to the a16z Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bC65RDvs3oxnLyqqvkUYXListen to the a16z Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a16z-podcast/id842818711Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see http://a16z.com/disclosures. Stay Updated:Find a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Show on SpotifyListen to the a16z Show on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AI is becoming the orchestration layer inside the enterprise.In this episode of Big Ideas 2026, we explore the shift from isolated AI copilots to coordinated multi-agent systems that plan, analyze, and execute work across teams and tools. This is not a new feature, but a new way workflows run inside large organizations.You will hear from Seema Amble on context extraction and coordinated agent teams, Angela Strange on why unified data and parallel workflows accelerate core replacement, Alex Immerman on multiplayer AI and execution boundaries, and David Haber on what makes these systems commercially defensible.Together, these perspectives define the enterprise orchestration layer: not a chatbot and not a standalone tool, but a coordinated system of agents that runs the workflow and delivers real outcomes across the business. Resources:Follow Angela Strange on X: https://x.com/astrangeFollow David Haber on X: https://x.com/dhaberFollow Alex Immerman on X: https://x.com/aleximmFollow Seema Amble on X: https://x.com/seema_ambleRead more all of our 2026 Big IdeasPart 1: https://a16z.com/newsletter/big-ideas-2026-part-1Part 2: https://a16z.com/newsletter/big-ideas-2026-part-2/Part 3: https://a16z.com/newsletter/big-ideas-2026-part-3/ Stay Updated:If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your friends!Find a16z on X: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zListen to the a16z Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bC65RDvs3oxnLyqqvkUYXListen to the a16z Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a16z-podcast/id842818711Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.  Stay Updated:Find a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Show on SpotifyListen to the a16z Show on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Timestamps:3:30 - Teaching a made-up course on London Business School13:29 - Should we be wary of AI?16:00 - It's never been easier to hack software27:38 - Gandalf came out of a hackathon38:38 - Differences between the US and SwitzerlandThis episode was sponsored by infinity.swiss, Switzerland's most advanced AI accounting tool. Save 25% by entering code SWISSPRENEUR at checkout.Click ⁠here⁠ to order your copy of “Swiss Startups” today.About David Haber:David Haber is the co-founder and CEO at Lakera AI, a real-time GenAI security company. He holds a MEng in Computer Science from Imperial College London and founded Cognitir, a startup providing in-person and on-demand AI education for Fortune 500 companies and world-leading universities, before co-founding Lakera AI in 2021. Co-founded by former Google, Meta, and aerospace engineers, Lakera's team combines cutting-edge AI research with real-world expertise in deploying AI systems that can't fail — at the scale of a billion flight hours. Lakera's mission is to enable enterprises to focus on building the most exciting AI applications securely by protecting them in the world of AI cyber risk.To accelerate secure adoption of AI, the company created Gandalf, an educational platform where more than one million users have learned about AI security. Lakera uses AI to continuously evolve defenses, so customers can stay ahead of emerging threats.The cover portrait was edited by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.smartportrait.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.‍‍Don't forget to give us a follow on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, TikTok, and Youtube so you can always stay up to date with our latest initiatives. That way, there's no excuse for missing out on live shows, weekly giveaways or founders' dinners.

In this episode, Tennr cofounder and CEO Trey Holterman sits down with a16z's David Haber and Jay Rughani to unpack one of healthcare's most overlooked pain points: patient referral logistics. When a patient is referred to a specialist and told that the specialist will follow up with them, what happens next? A convoluted system sometimes involving dozens of staff and multiple portals, all of which may or may not result in the specialist actually following up. Trey shares how Tennr leverages AI to automate the complex, unstructured workflows that delay patient care and burden frontline staff. Tennr's goal is to meaningfully increase patient conversions—ensuring more people get the treatment they need, faster. Learn more about a16z Bio+HealthLearn more about & Subscribe to Raising HealthFind a16z Bio+Health on LinkedInFind a16z Bio+Health on X

Did you know the U.S. nurse labor market is over $600 billion annually, but the dedicated software market for nurses is almost zero?In this episode General Partners Alex Rampell, David Haber, and Angela Strange discuss how AI is revolutionizing labor by automating tasks traditionally done by humans.They'll trace the evolution of cloud eras — from the original to financial services-enabled to the current AI-enabled outcomes era — showcasing how AI is creating unprecedented opportunities, allowing startups to outpace incumbents. They also explore how this shift will reshape industries, where we are in the adoption curve and what companies need to succeed, and the gaps where the a16z Enterprise team would love to see more innovation.Resources:AI Turns Capital to Labor:  https://a16z.com/ai-turns-capital-to-labor/The Messy Inbox Problem: https://a16z.com/the-messy-inbox-problem-ai-apps-wedge-strategies/Vertical SaaS: Now with AI Inside: https://a16z.com/vertical-saas-now-with-ai-inside/BarbAIrians at the Gate: The Financial Opportunity of AI: https://a16z.com/financial-opportunity-of-ai/Stay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://twitter.com/stephsmithioPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.a 

Send us a Text Message.[Original air date, May 9, 2023] Miguel Armaza sits down with David Haber, General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), one of the largest Venture Capital funds in the world, founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz.Based in NYC, David focuses exclusively on investing in global fintech. Before a16z, he founded Bond Street, a NY fintech that aimed to transform small business lending in the US. Bond Street was eventually acquired by Goldman Sachs in 2017.We discuss:Company building lessons from his experience at Bond Street and why he always looks for people with “humble confidence”The power of storytelling and why David believes effective storytelling is crucial for entrepreneurs and investorsThe future of fintechKey qualities of a good venture capital investorA look inside a16z and the vision of Mark and Ben for the firm… and a lot more!Want more podcast episodes? Join me and follow Fintech Leaders today on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app for weekly conversations with today's global leaders that will dominate the 21st century in fintech, business, and beyond.Do you prefer a written summary? Check out the Fintech Leaders newsletter and join ~70,000+ readers and listeners worldwide!Miguel Armaza is Co-Founder and General Partner of Gilgamesh Ventures, a seed-stage investment fund focused on fintech in the Americas. He also hosts and writes the Fintech Leaders podcast and newsletter.Miguel on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nKha4ZMiguel on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Jb5oBcFintech Leaders Newsletter: bit.ly/3jWIp

Founder's FAQ: answers to all the possible questions of a founder. Hosted by Ilker Koksal. This episode's guest is David Haber. David is a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, where he focuses on technology investments in financial services. David was previously a senior executive in Firmwide Strategy at Goldman Sachs where he helped lead partnerships, new ventures and M&A. Before joining the firm, David was the Founder and CEO of Bond Street, which aimed to transform small business lending through technology, data, and design. Bond Street was acquired by Goldman Sachs in October 2017. In this episode; 1-) Building a competitive advantage in the early days 2-) Building a top-notch team in the early days 3-) Pattern recognition in founders and markets 4-) Role of the board and leveraging resources Founder's FAQ is a book for founders, and you can order through the www.foundersfaq.com

In this special episode, Miguel Armaza brings you a compilation of the best insights and actionable learnings on what it takes to be a great VC investor from 10 amazing interviews recorded over the last two years with early and late-stage investors.The Partners and leaders featured in this podcast, represent firms with a combined $160 billion AUM from funds including General Atlantic, Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed, Bain Capital, and more.If you want to dig deeper and listen to any of the complete episodes, you can find the links in our Substack newsletter. You'll hear from 10 investors:1. David Haber, General Partner at a16z2. Rana Yared, General Partner at Balderton Capital3. Howard Morgan, Chair and General Partner at B Capital & Co-Founder of First Round Capital4. Matt Harris, Partner at Bain Capital Ventures5. Mercedes Bent, Partner at Lightspeed Ventures6. Latif Peracha, General Partner at M137. Dan Rosen, Founder of Commerce Ventures8. Martin Escobari, Co-President of General Atlantic9. Emmalyn Shaw, Managing Partner at Flourish Ventures10. Tidjane Deme, General Partner at PartechWant more podcast episodes? Join me and follow Fintech Leaders today on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app for weekly conversations with today's global leaders that will dominate the 21st century in fintech, business, and beyond.Do you prefer a written summary? Check out the Fintech Leaders newsletter and join 65,000+ readers and listeners worldwide!Miguel Armaza is Co-Founder and General Partner of Gilgamesh Ventures, a seed-stage investment fund focused on fintech in the Americas. He also hosts and writes the Fintech Leaders podcast and newsletter.Miguel on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nKha4ZMiguel on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Jb5oBcFintech Leaders Newsletter: bit.ly/3jWIp

On this episode of The Distribution, Brandon Sedloff sits down with David Haber, a General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz where he focuses on technology investments in financial services.David was previously a senior executive in Firmwide Strategy at Goldman Sachs where he helped lead partnerships, new ventures and M&A. Before joining the firm, David was the Founder and CEO of Bond Street, which aimed to transform small business lending through technology, data, and design. Bond Street was acquired by Goldman Sachs in October 2017 as part of the firm's digital finance business. Previously, David was a venture investor at Spark Capital and a founding associate of Locus Analytics, a start-up asset management firm.Links:a16z.com Juniper SquareBrandon on LinkedInTopics:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:29) - David's background and career(00:12:38) - Moving from entrepreneurship to a large organization(00:17:14) - What was the thinking behind making the jump from Goldman Sachs to a16z?(00:20:52) - The intersection of entrepreneurship and enterprise value company building(00:27:56) - David's experience as a venture investor(00:29:42) - Defining Fintech(00:33:01) - How are you adding value to partners?(00:36:21) - What areas of Fintech are you most excited about?(00:38:56) - Thoughts on generative AI(00:41:47) - How are you gauging risk when underwriting an AI investment?(00:45:20) - Developing an investment thesis(00:47:36) - What are you excited about over the next 12 months?The views expressed here are those of the individual personnel quoted and are not the views of a16z or its affiliates. This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investors or prospective investors and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any a16z funds. PLEASE SEE MORE HERE: https://a16z.com/disclosures/

In today's episode, Kailee Costello hosts David Haber, General Partner at a16z. David focuses on technology investments in financial services.David was previously a senior executive in Firmwide Strategy at Goldman Sachs where he helped lead partnerships, new ventures and M&A. Before joining the firm, David was the Founder and CEO of Bond Street, which aimed to transform small business lending through technology, data, and design. Bond Street was acquired by Goldman Sachs in 2017. In this episode you will hear about: - The outlook for fintech: challenges and opportunities - How seeing the world from the perspective of an operator, an entrepreneur, and an investor has shaped David's investing today - David's current investing theses - David's learnings from Bond Street about the importance of “leading with software” - How David's lessons from Bond Street and his time at Goldman Sachs have influenced what he looks for in an investment and a founding team - David's rationale for leaving his VC role at Spark Capital to found a startup - What David liked and disliked about his roles in VC compared to his role as founder and CEO at Bond Street For more FinTech insights, follow us on WFT Medium: medium.com/wharton-fintech WFT Twitter: twitter.com/whartonfintech WFT Instagram: instagram.com/whartonfintech Kailee's Twitter: @KaileeCostello_ Kailee's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaileecostello/

Security is changing quickly in the fast-paced world of AI. During this episode, we explore AI safety and security with the help of David Haber, who co-founded Lakera.ai. David is also the creator of Gandalf, an AI tool that makes Large Language Models (LLMs) accessible to everyone. Join us as we dive into the world of prompt injections, AI behavior, and its corresponding risks and vulnerabilities. We discuss questions about data poisoning and protections and explore David's motivation to create Gandalf and how he has used it to gain vital insights into the complex topic of LLM security. This episode also includes a foray into the two approaches to informing an LLM about sensitive data and the pros and cons of each. Lastly, David emphasises the importance of considering what is known about each model on a case-by-case basis and using that as a starting point. Tune in to hear all this and more about AI safety, security, and play from a veritable expert in the field, David Haber! 

Dan Nathan is joined by Trevor Marshall, CTO of Current to discuss the state of crypto enforcement (1:00), NFTs in the SEC's sights, Bitcoin buoyed by ETFs (16:30), Elon's plan for payments on Twitter/X (21:00). After the break, Dan is joined by Stuart Wall, CEO of Setpoint.io and David Haber, GP at a16z to discuss their lead in the real estate financing startup's Series A (34:00), how Setpoint is poised to tackle adjacent verticals, AI's real impact on Fintech, and why a16z is all in on NYC. View our show notes here Learn more about Ro body: ro.co/okay Email us at contact@riskreversal.com with any feedback, suggestions, or questions for us to answer on the pod and follow us @OkayComputerPod. We're on social: Follow Dan Nathan @RiskReversal on Twitter Follow @GuyAdami on Twitter Follow us on Instagram @RiskReversalMedia Subscribe to our YouTube page

Dan Nathan is joined by Trevor Marshall, CTO of Current to discuss the state of crypto enforcement (1:00), NFTs in the SEC's sights, Bitcoin buoyed by ETFs (16:30), Elon's plan for payments on Twitter/X (21:00). After the break, Dan is joined by Stuart Wall, CEO of Setpoint.io and David Haber, GP at a16z to discuss their lead in the real estate financing startup's Series A (34:00), how Setpoint is poised to tackle adjacent verticals, AI's real impact on Fintech, and why a16z is all in on NYC. View our show notes here Learn more about Ro body: ro.co/okay Email us at contact@riskreversal.com with any feedback, suggestions, or questions for us to answer on the pod and follow us @OkayComputerPod. We're on social: Follow Dan Nathan @RiskReversal on Twitter Follow @GuyAdami on Twitter Follow us on Instagram @RiskReversalMedia Subscribe to our YouTube page

Healthcare payments are difficult, confusing, and opaque. But Julie and David discuss the ways that technology could change that for the better, and where they see the greatest opportunity for founders to solve big challenges.Additional reading:https://a16z.com/healthcare-meets-fintech/https://a16z.com/2023/02/07/healthtech-x-fintechs-biggest-prize/https://a16z.com/2022/06/01/payvidors-unbundled-opportunities-in-healthcare-fintech/

Most people don't need a reminder of the state of healthcare in America. But it's not just the consumer that's hurting.  Medical debt is increasing, billions are lost in unpaid claims, hospitals are in the red, service prices can range up to 30x…. In this episode, a16z GPs Julie You and David Haber explain where the healthcare system breaks down and how the three party system — between payors, providers, and consumers — can be rethought through the lens of Fintech.Learn more about Healthcare x Fintech here: https://a16z.com/healthcare-meets-fintech/

Miguel Armaza sits down with David Haber, General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), one of the largest Venture Capital funds in the world, founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz.Based in NYC, David focuses exclusively on investing in global fintech. Before a16z, he founded Bond Street, a NY fintech that aimed to transform small business lending in the US. Bond Street was eventually acquired by Goldman Sachs in 2017.We discuss:Company building lessons from his experience at Bond Street and why he always looks for people with “humble confidence”The power of storytelling and why David believes effective storytelling is crucial for entrepreneurs and investorsThe future of fintechKey qualities of a good venture capital investorA look inside a16z and the vision of Mark and Ben for the firm… and a lot more! Want more podcast episodes? Join me and follow Fintech Leaders today on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app for weekly conversations with today's global leaders that will dominate the 21st century in fintech, business, and beyond.Do you prefer a written summary, instead? Check out the Fintech Leaders newsletter and join 54,000+ readers and listeners worldwide!Miguel Armaza is Co-Founder & Managing General Partner of Gilgamesh Ventures, a seed-stage investment fund focused on fintech in the Americas. He also hosts and writes the Fintech Leaders podcast and newsletter.Miguel on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nKha4ZMiguel on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Jb5oBcFintech Leaders Newsletter: bit.ly/3jWIpqp

Founded by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, Andreessen Horowitz (also known as a16z) is a revered venture capital firm which sits at the epicentre of financing entrepreneurial businesses. In this conversation, David Haber, General Partner overseeing fintech investing, begins by discussing his background, including graduating from Harvard, selling his business (Bond Street) to Goldman Sachs in 2017, before joining a16z to establish their first East Coast presence. David is able to offer a unique perspective as both an entrepreneur and venture capitalist. He describes how a16z is growing, its desire to build enduring value by compounding returns and building on competitive advantages. He then explains how they engage with firms of varying size to help them on their journeys and provides an illustration to help frame the conversation. He discusses the private asset explosion, the potential adjustments following this tougher period, risk-taking, hiring, crypto and more! Sign up to our newsletter for more in-depth insights | Follow us on LinkedIn The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored by Schroders, Bremont Watches, LiveTrade and Mintus.  

In our interview with David, we discuss how engineers need to build AI in line with regulation. We also think about innovation versus law, and how we can create suitable regulatory structures to ensure that start-ups, innovators and everyone else can create new AI applications. David is the Founder and CEO at Lakera. You can follow him on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/31URgVt and Twitter: https://bit.ly/326w5Qy This episode is brought to you by EthicsGrade, an ESG Ratings agency with a particular focus on Technology Governance, especially AI Ethics. You can find more information about EthicsGrade here: https://www.ethicsgrade.io/ You can also follow EthicsGrade on Twitter (@EthicsGrade) and LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2JCiQOg Connect with Us: Join our Slack channel for more conversation about the big ethics issues that rise from AI: https://bit.ly/3jVdNov Follow Are You A Robot? on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook: @AreYouARobotPod Follow our LinkedIn page: https://bit.ly/3gqzbSw Check out our website: https://www.areyouarobot.co.uk/ Resources: Prolog: https://bit.ly/3Dobftw EU Ethics Guidelines for Trustworthy AI: https://bit.ly/30vTr0U How did software get so reliable without proof?: https://bit.ly/3qIeWH5

Erik is joined by Zach Perret (@zachperret), co-founder and CEO of Plaid, and David Haber (@dhaber), former co-founder and CEO of Bond Street, now at Goldman Sachs.Zach and David talk about how they met and how they started their respective companies. They explain how to find out whether you are passionate enough about an idea to start a company around it: are you passionate about it enough to be willing to pound the table to get your mother-in-law to invest?David points out that 90% of your work as a founder is selling — to investors, employees, customers, and many others. They talk about the future of financial services and fintech and make some predictions about what to expect in the space over the next several years. David and Zach share some tips for people building a company in the space on what works and what doesn't, and how the space has evolved since they started their companies.Thanks for listening — if you like what you hear, please review us on your favorite podcast platform. Check us out on the web at villageglobal.vc or get in touch with us on Twitter @villageglobal.

In this special edition, our host, Dave Turner, will be having a conversation with David Haber. David is the former President & CEO of D.W. Haber & Son, which was acquired earlier this year by . In the conversation, Dave talks to David about the journey that he went through leading up to the sale of his family-owned company after more than 100 years of being in business. This episode is sponsored in part by the . Everything but the food for nearly 100 years.

Phil Marcus, David Haber, and Ben Haber of J. Marcus join the show for a very special family edition during Thanksgiving week to be interviewed by their cousin, Max Branstetter. Hear how they've grown and pivoted their 4th-generation family business, how to take your business from local to national to international, excel at eCommerce, the pros and cons of working with family, and their favorite parts about Pittsburgh

In this special edition, our host, Dave Turner, will be having a conversation with David Haber. David is the former President & CEO of D.W. Haber & Son, which was acquired earlier this year by Steelite International. In the conversation, Dave talks to David about the journey that he went through leading up to the sale of his family-owned company after more than 100 years of being in business. This episode is sponsored in part by the Edward Don & Company. Everything but the food for nearly 100 years.

Erik is joined by Zach Perret (@zachperret), co-founder and CEO of Plaid, and David Haber (@dhaber), former co-founder and CEO of Bond Street, now at Goldman Sachs.Zach and David talk about how they met and how they started their respective companies. They explain how to find out whether you are passionate enough about an idea to start a company around it: are you passionate about it enough to be willing to pound the table to get your mother-in-law to invest?David points out that 90% of your work as a founder is selling — to investors, employees, customers, and many others. They talk about the future of financial services and fintech and make some predictions about what to expect in the space over the next several years. David and Zach share some tips for people building a company in the space on what works and what doesn’t, and how the space has evolved since they started their companies.Thanks for listening — if you like what you hear, please review us on your favorite podcast platform. Check us out on the web at villageglobal.vc or get in touch with us on Twitter @villageglobal.Venture Stories is brought to you by Village Global and is hosted by co-founder and partner, Erik Torenberg. Colin Campbell is our audio engineer and the show is produced by Brett Bolkowy.

Erik is joined by Zach Perret (@zachperret), co-founder and CEO of Plaid, and David Haber (@dhaber), former co-founder and CEO of Bond Street, now at Goldman Sachs.Zach and David talk about how they met and how they started their respective companies. They explain how to find out whether you are passionate enough about an idea to start a company around it: are you passionate about it enough to be willing to pound the table to get your mother-in-law to invest?David points out that 90% of your work as a founder is selling — to investors, employees, customers, and many others. They talk about the future of financial services and fintech and make some predictions about what to expect in the space over the next several years. David and Zach share some tips for people building a company in the space on what works and what doesn’t, and how the space has evolved since they started their companies.Thanks for listening — if you like what you hear, please review us on your favorite podcast platform. Check us out on the web at villageglobal.vc or get in touch with us on Twitter @villageglobal.Venture Stories is brought to you by Village Global and is hosted by co-founder and partner, Erik Torenberg. Colin Campbell is our audio engineer and the show is produced by Brett Bolkowy.

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 David Haber, the CEO and co-founder of Bond Street wants to help small business owners, not just to get a loan, but to understand their businesses better. He believes that as marketplace lending gets more competitive it is the companies who provide more than just a loan that will thrive. Even though they are still relatively […] The post Podcast 52: David Haber of Bond Street appeared first on Lend Academy.

 David Haber, the CEO and co-founder of Bond Street wants to help small business owners, not just to get a loan, but to understand their businesses better. He believes that as marketplace lending gets more competitive it is the companies who provide more than just a loan that will thrive. Even though they are still relatively […] The post Podcast 52: David Haber of Bond Street appeared first on Lend Academy.

Small Business Lending Innovators panel at LendIt USA 2015 with David Haber, of Bond Street; BJ Lackland, of Lighter Capital; Mark L. Rockefeller, of StreetShares; Jeffrey Rogers, of LiftForward; Denise Thomas, of ApplePie Capital; and moderator Peter Sterling, of Overland Advisors.

September 4, 2014 Investment Guru David Haber & Tech Entrepreneur Christophe Garnier