How a16z Won VC by Bringing a Gun to a Knife Fight
Every VC had a blog. a16z treated content like a company-within-a-company.
When Andreessen Horowitz launched, the VC world already had blogs and newsletters. But a16z didn't just blog — they built a full media operation with dedicated editorial staff, produced podcasts, hosted events, and created a content engine that most media companies would envy. They understood that in a world where every VC has money, the one with the best distribution wins the best deals.
From Episode 457: The Simple Way to Create More Luck, Friends, and Opportunity
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