About this episode
Ben Horowitz discusses various topics including the departure of a16z from Delaware and the evolution of legal frameworks.
Ben Horowitz is co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and the author of The Hard Thing About Hard Things. We cover why a16z left Delaware, the creation of Special Founder Zones, the politicization of US courts, and the migration from rule of law to rule of code. If these ideas interest you, check out Network School. Apply online at https://ns.com .
People in this episode
Guest: Ben Horowitz
Topics covered
- venture capital
- technology policy
- legal systems
- entrepreneurship
- migration of law
Keywords
- Ben Horowitz
- Andreessen Horowitz
- Special Founder Zones
- rule of law
- rule of code
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Andreessen Horowitz
Books & works: The Hard Thing About Hard Things
Places: Delaware, US, Special Founder Zones
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