a16z Podcast : The Creator Economy: NFTs and Beyond

ABOUT THIS EPISODEIn today’s episode of the a16z Podcast, we’re talking about the Creator Economy, and how NFTs (but not just NFTS!) are making it possible for artists, musicians, videogamers, game developers, and writers to create entirely new markets to make money from their work and engage with their fans. Part of this emerging picture… Continue reading a16z Podcast : The Creator Economy: NFTs and Beyond

Masters of Scale: Rapid Response : Airbnb’s Brian Chesky: “We died and were reborn.”

ABOUT THIS EPISODEHeadlines last April predicted death for Airbnb. How could it survive a pandemic that stopped their core business cold? As the business cratered (in 8 weeks, they lost 80% of revenue), CEO Brian Chesky realized: It was a moment to step back, rethink and do more than anyone expected. So after putting a… Continue reading Masters of Scale: Rapid Response : Airbnb’s Brian Chesky: “We died and were reborn.”