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AcquiredAmerican Dynamism (with Katherine Boyle)
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Episode Details
EPISODE INFO
- Released
- June 6, 2022
- Duration
- 1h 22m
- Channel
- Acquired
- Watch on YouTube
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION
We sit down with a16z General Partner Katherine Boyle to discuss investing in “American Dynamism”, why it’s so important and why now is the right time to pursue it. Katherine has a fascinating background, beginning her career as a reporter at The Washington Post before entering the VC world first at Founders Fund, then General Catalyst and now a16z. Her perspectives don’t fit neatly in any box — political, economic or otherwise — and we have a great conversation exploring them. Tune in! *Links:*
• Katherine’s post on Building American Dynamism: https://future.com/building-american-dynamism
• Marc Andreessen’s It’s Time to Build: https://a16z.com/2020/04/18/its-time-to-build
• Katherine’s Substack: https://boyle.substack.com *More Acquired:*
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_Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions._
SPEAKERS
Ben Gilbert
hostDavid Rosenthal
hostKatherine Boyle
guest
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Acquired, featuring Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal, American Dynamism (with Katherine Boyle) explores a16z’s American Dynamism thesis: rebuilding real-world industries with tech innovation Katherine Boyle (a16z GP) defines “American Dynamism” as investing in companies that support the national interest, spanning defense/aerospace and also core civic domains like housing, education, transportation, and infrastructure.
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