Subvolts take AI is rewriting software rules, and crypto infrastructure is key. May 19, 2026 - Developers
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- Understand the economic shifts AI is causing and how venture capital is adapting.
Features a prominent venture capitalist discussing AI's foundational impact on software and future infrastructure needs.
Ben Horowitz on AI Infrastructure, Economics and The New Laws of Software
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Alex Rampell interviews Ben Horowitz on the AI + a16z podcast. They discuss how AI reshapes software competition, the future role of crypto infrastructure, and venture capital trends. The episode was recorded live at the a16z Fintech Connect conference.
This chat explores how artificial intelligence changes how software companies compete. Ben Horowitz also explains why crypto technology might become important for AI systems in the future. It's about the big picture of AI's impact on business and technology.
This episode offers insights into the evolving landscape of software and venture capital driven by AI. Horowitz, a prominent figure in tech, shares his perspective on fundamental shifts. It's for founders, investors, and anyone tracking the business implications of AI. The discussion on crypto infrastructure's role in an AI world connects to ongoing debates about decentralized AI and data security, relevant to how frontier labs are building and securing their systems.
- Hosta16z
- GuestBen Horowitzcofounder and general partner, a16z
- Guest: Ben Horowitz
- Title: Ben Horowitz on AI Infrastructure, Economics and The New Laws of Software
- Show: AI + a16z
- Length: 30 minutes
- Event: a16z Fintech Connect conference
Recorded live at the a16z Fintech Connect conference in Deer Valley, Alex Rampell speaks with Ben Horowitz, cofounder and general partner at a16z, about how AI has rewritten the fundamental rules of software competition, why crypto infrastructure will become essential in an AI-dominated world, and what the future holds for venture capital.
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1 h 53Questions people ask
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- Alex Rampell speaks with Ben Horowitz, cofounder and general partner at a16z.
- What topics will be covered?
- The episode covers how AI rewrites software competition rules, the future role of crypto infrastructure, and venture capital trends.
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