TECH WEEK by a16z

🎤 Tech Week Takes 🎤 Fit over credentials. During SF Tech Week, CEO & cofounder of Puzzle 🧩🚀, Sasha Orloff, dropped this crucial insight: Don’t just hire based on resume checkboxes or big-name companies. The real value comes from finding people whose experience and mindset align with your company’s stage and culture. It’s all about building the right team for where you're headed. 🚀

Trusting your gut is tricky: a 'yes' might mislead you, but a 'no' rarely does. 🔥 insights from Tara Viswanathan, founder and CEO at Rupa Health on the art of finding the right talent to fuel your startup's growth. Ready to trust your next no? #SFTechWeek

A CEO chose temporary pay cuts over layoffs during COVID. The result? His entire team stayed intact. And they came out stronger. "Once people feel like you're cutting some loose, everyone feels dispensable. They start looking for jobs... layoffs are very toxic." Rajat Suri dropping truth bombs at Lumos House during SF Tech Week 🎯

Beyond the celebrity spotlight: At #SFTechWeek, Mantis Venture Capital Milan K. shared how The Chainsmokers leverage their unique access to decision-makers, proving that star power in VC isn't just about consumer reach – it's about opening doors in unexpected B2B spaces. Events like these during #SFTechWeek continue to highlight how the tech & venture landscape is evolving far beyond traditional networks. Real value comes from authentic relationships, whether built in board rooms or backstage. 🤝 What unconventional paths led to your biggest opportunities? 💫

Throwing back to a fascinating stop during #LATechWeek 2024! 🚀 Our community got an exclusive look inside USC Information Sciences Institute's groundbreaking facilities, where LA's quantum future is taking shape. From a quantum computer operating at temperatures colder than deep space to teams developing 3D-printed space tools, this tour showcased why LA is becoming a hub for quantum computing and AI. These are exactly the kinds of innovations and collaborations we love highlighting during #LATechWeek — where breakthrough research meets real-world applications, right here in Southern California. Thank you to the brilliant USC Information Sciences Institute team for opening their doors and inspiring our tech community! 🌟

✨ Reflecting on an inspiring evening (and packed house) at #SFTechWeek, where great minds and bold ideas collided! ✨ The 'American Dynamism at the Ballpark' event, hosted by Google Cloud, transformed Oracle Park's Gotham Clubhouse into a hub for forward-thinking discourse. We explored the critical opportunities and challenges shaping the future of Federal and Public Sector innovation with Michelle V.(Andreessen Horowitz), Howard Wright (NVIDIA), Larsen Jensen (Harpoon Ventures), and Joshua Marcuse (Google). 💡 The conversation reminded us why diverse perspectives are essential for driving meaningful innovation in the public sector. To everyone who joined us in making this evening a grand slam of ideas and insights: your energy and engagement made this event truly special 🙌

✨ Reflecting on an inspiring evening (and packed house) at SF Tech Week, where great minds and bold ideas collided! The 'American Dynamism at the Ballpark' event, hosted by Google Cloud, transformed Oracle Park's Gotham Clubhouse into a hub of forward-thinking discussion. We explored the critical opportunities and challenges shaping the future of Federal and Public Sector innovation with Michelle V. (Andreessen Horowitz), Howard Wright (NVIDIA), Larsen Jensen (Harpoon Ventures), and Joshua Marcuse (Google). 💡 The conversations that unfolded reinforced why diverse perspectives are essential for driving meaningful innovation in the public sector. A big thank you to everyone who contributed to making the evening both insightful and impactful! 🙌

📸 SF/LA Tech Week may have wrapped for this year, but the moments still feel so fresh! 🥰 Keep those amazing event recaps coming—we love celebrating these moments with you! ✨

We were wowed by all the tech innovations and visionary entrepreneurs we got to experience at LA TECH WEEK by a16z. ✨ It’s not every day that you get a front row seat to the latest trends while surrounded by top industry leaders!    Thank you to our clients, colleagues, and new friends who joined us for our events throughout the week—and thank you to Andreessen Horowitz for making the whole thing possible.   And don’t forget to keep in touch! Subscribe to Fenwick updates to stay connected as we continue to chart new tech frontiers. 👉 https://lnkd.in/ev562DMc   #LA #TechWeek #Innovation  

🚀 What an unforgettable ride! The last two weeks of SF & LA Tech Week have been nothing short of phenomenal. From fireside chats to startup launches, talent connections, and breakthrough innovations—we've seen it all! 🌐 Tech Week started as an experiment, and now it’s a movement. Whether you're in LA, SF, or NYC, the energy, the connections, and the ideas sparked are just the beginning. As we wrap up, don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter to stay ahead of what’s next. The momentum is real, and the best part? We're just getting started. 👀 Watch the full clip from Katia Ameri below 👇