Beyond Avatars: How AI is Reshaping Online Identity
In a recent episode, we delved into the first wave of technology that was used to create digital influencers like 'Lil Miquela back in 2016.Fast forward to today, we're presented with a whole new set ...
24 Apr 202339min
Insights from the Frontlines of Consumer Tech
There is arguably nothing that impacts our daily lives more than consumer technology. This technology can drive our ability to change careers, build an audience, or feel understood. And in this episod...
19 Apr 202335min
Marketing web3: Audience, Community, More
with @amandacassatt @kimbatronic @smc90All about marketing, and web3 -- not just for marketers already in or seeking to enter web3, but also anyone doing community marketing/ community management, dev...
13 Apr 20231h 16min
Building Hardware and Taking on the Phone Giants
People often say that building a hardware company is like “playing on hard mode”. Building a hardware company during a global pandemic, with the unpredictability of supply chains and markets, is harde...
6 Apr 202337min
Digital Humans and the Story Behind Lil Miquela
You’ve probably heard of ‘Lil Miquela. The 19 year-old Brazilian-American influencer has millions of followers and has partnered with the likes of Samsung and Prada. But despite capturing the hearts of...
30 Mars 202345min
The Marketplace 100: A Glimpse Into the Future of Commerce
Over the last decade, we’ve seen the marketplace model evolve and grow, and this year a16z is back with our fourth edition of the Marketplace100 – a ranking of the top private marketplaces by GMV – gi...
23 Mars 202347min
The Art and Science of Podcasting
It’s both easier and harder than ever to build a successful podcast. In this episode, we chat with Sriram and Aarthi from the Good Time Show, who ventured into the world of audio peak pandemic and hav...
20 Mars 202351min
Unlocking Creativity with Prompt Engineering
With every new technology, some jobs are lost while others are gained. People often focus on the former, but in this episode we chose to highlight the latter – a highly creative role that emerges alon...
9 Mars 202338min
