This is @a16z’s plan for domination. It’s the reason they’re the world’s #1 venture capital firm with $56B under management. They didn’t just build a fund ... they built an ecosystem Instead of only offering capital, they built: • Owned media – podcasts, newsletters, and social channels that help founders build visibility and distribution. • Private founder circles – curated chats, communities, and events that offer real support through the lonely founder journey. • Talent communities – pipelines of top operators and executives for founders to hire. • Expert networks – advisors and specialists who help with product, strategy, and diligence. • Investor networks – trusted and valuable co-investors for founders to round out their cap table. You’ll notice the two forces driving all of this: media and networks. Today, capital is abundant ... especially for the top founders. The top venture firms aren’t competing on money anymore. They’re competing on what’s scarce: attention and community.