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Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a leading Silicon Valley venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, known for backing bold entrepreneurs building the future through technology. With approximately $46 billion in assets under management as of mid-2025, it ranks among the largest VC firms globally and invests stage-agnostically across sectors including AI, crypto, bio/healthcare, enterprise, consumer, fintech, games, and American dynamism (e.g., defense and aerospace). The firm has a massive portfolio of over 1,000 companies, with notable investments in unicorns like Coinbase, Airbnb, Databricks, OpenAI, and xAI, and it remains highly active in emerging trends like AI infrastructure, stablecoins, tokenization, and privacy tech heading into 2026. a16z distinguishes itself with extensive operational support for portfolio companies, including talent recruitment, go-to-market strategies, and a vast network of experts.

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Events Hosted
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Total Attendees
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Speakers

Past Events

"Building a Hardware Company in NYC" Panel w/ a16z American Dynamism

"Building a Hardware Company in NYC" Panel w/ a16z American Dynamism

Host
Mon, Mar 31, 2025
19 Morris Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205, USA
NYC-2025
Canadian Dynamism

Canadian Dynamism

Host
Mon, Jun 24, 2024
SF-2024

Invited Speakers

Eddie Cohen

Eddie Cohen

founder · Infinite Machine

Eddie Cohen is the founder of Infinite Machine, a New York-based company specializing in hardware innovation. He has participated in discussions on building hardware startups, such as the panel at a16z American Dynamism, highlighting his expertise in the hardware sector. Currently, he leads Infinite Machine, focusing on advancing hardware technologies.
Jamie Niu

Jamie Niu

Co-Founder/CEO · Podium Automation

Jamie Niu serves as the Co-Founder and CEO of Podium Automation, a company specializing in advanced robotics and automation solutions for logistics and warehousing. With over a decade of experience in strategy and operations, Niu previously held key roles at Tesla, where they contributed to autonomous vehicle development, at Blue Origin focusing on aerospace operations, and at Bowery Farming, aiding in the scaling of indoor agriculture systems. Their expertise lies in operational efficiency, robotics integration, and strategic growth in high-tech industries. Niu's achievements include leading teams that optimized production processes and advanced automation technologies, making significant contributions to the fields of robotics and autonomous systems.
Joel Anderson

Joel Anderson

Founder & CEO · Senovia Biosciences

Joel Anderson is the Founder & CEO of ZeroMark, a defense technology company building advanced weapon systems that leverage AI, computer vision, and embedded autonomy. He brings a background in cybersecurity and special operations, with a focus on delivering tactical tools that protect military forces and critical infrastructure.
Oliver Hsu

Oliver Hsu

Partner · Andreessen Horowitz

Oliver Hsu is a partner on the American Dynamism investing team at a16z, where he focuses on emerging computing platforms and applications for the physical world. Oliver was previously an early product hire and chief of staff at Mos, an education financing startup. There, he led multiple business operations functions and launched new products for the company. He has also spent time building out developer ecosystems in Africa at Andela and as a fellow investing in seed-stage companies with Susa Ventures. Oliver holds an AB magna cum laude from Princeton University

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