The a16z Show
The a16z Show, produced by the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, covers technology, business, entrepreneurship and science, with frequent focus on AI and software. It has 1,000 episodes released multiple times a week, typically about 51 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Daily tech and venture capital conversations reaching an AI-focused business audience
- Over 1,000 episodes with multiple releases each week, updated daily on Apple Podcasts.
- Strong rating base of 1,071 Apple ratings averaging 4.2 stars.
- Recent episodes cover AI infrastructure, agents, cloud and cybersecurity with named executives as guests.
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Content
- Formats
- interview, panel discussion, solo monologue
- Tone
- analytical, industry-focused
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 35 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is produced by Andreessen Horowitz as its own publication.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover AI, cryptography, healthcare and markets with no explicit flags; the cryptography and defense titles touch on sensitive but non-graphic subjects.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | a16z.simplecast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id842818711 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/JGE3yC0V |
Benchmark score: 50 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Why AI Could Finally Fix Healthcare Access | Zocdoc CEO Oliver Kharraz | 2026-10-17 | 35 min |
| AI Can Write the Code. Can It Run the System? | Grepr CEO Jad Naous | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 0 min |
| When AI Agents Start Spending Your Money | Alex Rampell & Terry Angelo | 2026-10-15 | 51 min |
| Can Open Models Keep Up With the AI Frontier? | Nathan Lambert | 2026-10-14 | 60 min |
| Can AI Break Cryptography? What the Experts Actually Think | 2026-10-13 | 42 min |
| The Race to Recursive Self-Improving AI | 2026-10-12 | 33 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
The a16z Show discusses tech and culture trends, news, and the future – especially as ‘software eats the world’. It features industry experts, business leaders, and other interesting thinkers and voices from around the world. This show is produced by Andreessen Horowitz (aka “a16z”), a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm. Multiple episodes are released every week; visit a16z.com for more…
About The a16z Show
The a16z Show is a technology and business podcast produced by Andreessen Horowitz, the Silicon Valley venture capital firm, according to its RSS feed and Apple Podcasts listing. Episodes feature founders, executives and researchers discussing AI, software, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity and startup strategy. Recent titles include interviews with Zocdoc, AWS and Grepr leaders.
The show has 1,000 episodes, updates daily and typically runs about 51 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 1,071 ratings with an average of 4.2 stars. Listener figures are not published; the estimate of 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode is inferred from those ratings and the show's scale. Listeners are likely founders, investors and technology professionals.
The feed shows no sponsors, so the show is best suited to technology brands that want placement next to a venture-focused audience. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode, which is a rate for brands with enterprise budgets.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The a16z Show can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The a16z Show
How much does The a16z Show charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Actual pricing depends on the show's terms and placement.
What is The a16z Show about?
The a16z Show, produced by Andreessen Horowitz, covers technology, business, entrepreneurship and science, with many episodes focused on AI, software and startups.
How do I contact The a16z Show about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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