Ben Horowitz on the Global Race for Tech, Power, and Influence

Ben Horowitz is joined by Anne Neuberger, Raghu Raghuram, and Jen Kha to discuss a16z's expanding international strategy and the growing role technology plays in economic growth, national security, and global partnerships. The conversation explores why America's technology leadership matters beyond Silicon Valley, how AI is reshaping relationships between governments and the private sector, and why countries around the world are looking to adopt frontier technologies while building stronger innovation ecosystems of their own. They discuss AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, defense technology, startup expansion, and what it takes to build enduring technology ecosystems. Along the way, they examine the role of trusted partnerships, the importance of Western technology, and why helping founders expand globally has become an increasingly important part of company building. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:01 - Why a16z Is Going Global 05:06 - Tech as the Arena of National Power 09:36 - Products Travel Faster Than Companies Can 14:01 - American Values in the Models the World Runs On 18:52 - Prioritizing Geos: Japan, Saudi, Mexico & the Indo-Pacific 24:41 - How a16z's International Strategy Differs from Other VCs 29:31 - AI, Cybersecurity & the Dual-Use Dilemma 37:00 - What It Actually Takes to Build a Silicon Valley Resources: Read more about a16z’s global mission: https://a16z.com/a16zs-global-mission/ Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/bhorowitz Follow Anne on X: https://x.com/AnneNeuberger Follow Raghu on X: https://x.com/RaghuRaghuram Follow Jen Kha on X: https://x.com/jkhamehl Stay Updated: If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your friends! Find a16z on X: https://twitter.com/a16z Find a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z Listen to the a16z Show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bC65RDvs3oxnLyqqvkUYX Listen to the a16z Show on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a16z-podcast/id842818711 Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see http://a16z.com/disclosures.

Ben HorowitzguestAnne NeubergerguestRaghu RaghuramguestErik Torenberghost

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EPISODE INFO

Released: July 3, 2026
Duration: 42m
Channel: a16z
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Ben Horowitz is joined by Anne Neuberger, Raghu Raghuram, and Jen Kha to discuss a16z's expanding international strategy and the growing role technology plays in economic growth, national security, and global partnerships. The conversation explores why America's technology leadership matters beyond Silicon Valley, how AI is reshaping relationships between governments and the private sector, and why countries around the world are looking to adopt frontier technologies while building stronger innovation ecosystems of their own. They discuss AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, defense technology, startup expansion, and what it takes to build enduring technology ecosystems. Along the way, they examine the role of trusted partnerships, the importance of Western technology, and why helping founders expand globally has become an increasingly important part of company building. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:01 - Why a16z Is Going Global 05:06 - Tech as the Arena of National Power 09:36 - Products Travel Faster Than Companies Can 14:01 - American Values in the Models the World Runs On 18:52 - Prioritizing Geos: Japan, Saudi, Mexico & the Indo-Pacific 24:41 - How a16z's International Strategy Differs from Other VCs 29:31 - AI, Cybersecurity & the Dual-Use Dilemma 37:00 - What It Actually Takes to Build a Silicon Valley Resources: Read more about a16z’s global mission: https://a16z.com/a16zs-global-mission/ Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/bhorowitz Follow Anne on X: https://x.com/AnneNeuberger Follow Raghu on X: https://x.com/RaghuRaghuram Follow Jen Kha on X: https://x.com/jkhamehl Stay Updated: If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your friends! Find a16z on X: https://twitter.com/a16z Find a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z Listen to the a16z Show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bC65RDvs3oxnLyqqvkUYX Listen to the a16z Show on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a16z-podcast/id842818711 Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see http://a16z.com/disclosures.

SPEAKERS

Ben Horowitz
guest
Cofounder and general partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), focused on technology, company building, and strategic growth.
Anne Neuberger
guest
National security and cyber leader with senior U.S. government experience, focused on cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, and technology strategy.
Raghu Raghuram
guest
Enterprise technology executive with VMware leadership experience, focused on cloud infrastructure and scaling global technology businesses.
Erik Torenberg
host
Podcast host and a16z-affiliated moderator who interviews and facilitates discussions with technology and policy leaders.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of a16z, featuring Ben Horowitz and Anne Neuberger, Ben Horowitz on the Global Race for Tech, Power, and Influence explores a16z’s global strategy as tech, AI, and power converge a16z’s global push is framed as strengthening American technological leadership by working more deeply with allied governments, investors, and major regional adopters.

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