Chris Dixon on How to Build Networks, Movements, and AI-Native Products
Show Notes
Why do some consumer products explode into networks that reshape the internet, while others fade away?
Today on the podcast, a16z general partners Anish Acharya and Chris Dixon take on that question. Anish invests in AI-native consumer products and the next wave of consumer tech. Chris is best known for his work in Web3 and network economies, and he’s also led some of a16z’s biggest consumer bets.
Together, they cover the history and power of consumer networks, the exponential forces that shape how they grow, and what it all means for founders building in the age of AI.
Timecodes:
Introduction
The Power of Networks in Tech
Moore’s Law, Composability, and Network Effects
Building Networks: Tools vs. Networks
Brand, Pricing, and Consumer Software Trends
Movements, Communities, and Niche Markets
Decentralization, AI, and the Open Web
Platform Shifts and the Idea Maze
Native vs. Skeuomorphic Technologies
Open Source, Policy, and the Future of AI
Closing Thoughts & Outro
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