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Podcast: a16z — builders & markets

~35 min listen· a16z Podcast on Apple Podcasts

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Estimated time: ~35 min listen — typical episode length for this show.

What this is

Conversations with technology builders and investors. Useful for understanding vendor roadmaps and market narratives — with a critical ear for hype.

Conversations with technology builders and investors. Useful for understanding vendor roadmaps and market narratives — with a critical ear for hype.

  • Filter: what is product fact vs. investment narrative?
  • Capture vendor claims to validate in a pilot on your data.
  • Pair with the Vendor Scorecard before any purchase conversation.

Next action: Vendor and investor narratives shape what gets pitched to your company. Hearing them firsthand helps you pressure-test RFP claims and board papers.

Deep dive

Filter: what is product fact vs. investment narrative?

Capture vendor claims to validate in a pilot on your data.

Pair with the Vendor Scorecard before any purchase conversation.

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