Sep 2, 2019
Scott Kupor is the managing partner at Andreessen Horowitz, also known as a16z for the 16 letters between the A in Andreessen and the z in Horowitz. Scott is responsible for all operational aspects of running the firm. He joined Andreessen at its inception in 2009 and has overseen its rapid growth from three employees and $300 million under management to 150 employees managing in excess of $10 billion.
Scott has served on a number of industry-related Boards, including as Chairman of the Board of the National Venture Capital Association, and he currently sits on four non-profit Investment Committees. A few months ago, Scott published the national bestselling book, Secrets of Sand Hill Road: Venture Capital and How to Get It,https://amzn.to/2GX5O9M
Our conversation is a full-blown overview of one of the leading
venture capital firms and the dynamics at play in the venture
industry. We cover Scott's shift from finance to an operating role,
and from an individual producer to a manager, the formation of
a16z, its founder-centric investment model, building services to
increase their portfolio companies chance of success, sourcing
investment ideas, conducting due diligence, making decisions, the
competitive environment, Board seats, changes in the venture
industry, the cardinal sins of venture investing, new frontiers for
venture investment, how venture capitalists manage their own money,
and the purpose of writing his book.
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