The Secret Marketing Strategy That Built a16z: From Zero to Legendary VC Firm

<p>Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz sit down with Margit Wennmachers—the woman who turned two unknown entrepreneurs with $300 million and zero investing track record into the most talked-about firm in venture capital. She unpacks how they weaponized transparency in an industry built on secrecy, why Fortune's cover story triggered a cartel meltdown, and the exact moment a casual lunch conversation became "Software Is Eating the World." This is the origin story of how A16Z broke every unwritten rule, made enemies of every top-tier firm, and permanently rewired what it means to build companies in public.</p><p> </p><p>Resources:</p><p>Follow Marc on X: <a href="https://x.com/pmarca">https://x.com/pmarca</a></p><p>Follow Ben on X: <a href="https://x.com/bhorowitz">https://x.com/bhorowitz</a></p><p>Follow Margit on X: <a href="https://x.com/wennmachers">https://x.com/wennmachers</a></p><p>Follow Erik on X: <a href="https://x.com/eriktorenberg">https://x.com/eriktorenberg</a></p><p> </p><p>S...