Katherine Boyle on Building a16z’s American Dynamism Practice

Описание: In this episode of Turpentine VC, Erik Torenberg speaks to Katherine Boyle, General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz leading the firm’s American Dynamism fund. They discuss why Katherine and a16z started the American Dynamism practice and what they hope to accomplish. If you’re looking for an ERP platform, check out our sponsor, NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/turpentine

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro
(01:13) Understanding American Dynamism
(02:23) The Disconnect Between Silicon Valley and Washington
(04:10) The Importance of Investing in America and the Role of Venture Capital
(05:34) The Role of Tech in Solving Civic Problems
(16:27) Sponsor: NetSuite
(24:03) The Influence of Military Service on American Society
(33:21) The Importance of Family in American Life and History
(39:14) The Shift from Honor Culture to Dignity Culture
(42:49) The Impact of Capitalism and Individualism
(43:43) The Power of Memes and the Struggle of Young Men
(47:58) The Role of Family and Motherhood in Society
(54:23) The Power of Seriousness
(57:19) The Dilemma of Choice and the Value of Commitment
(01:08:30) The Role of Technology in Society and Politics
(01:14:31) The Importance of Public Service and the Challenges of Running for Office
(01:16:54) American Values and Opportunities

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