This Week in a16z Podcast (May 4 - May 10, 2026)

This week, the a16z Podcast examined how power—whether geopolitical, financial, or technological—shapes the next era of competition and cooperation. From AI diplomacy and free speech to the space race and crypto fundraising, the episodes reveal a common thread: American institutions and innovators are being tested by new rivals, new tools, and new questions about what leadership means when the rules are still being written. Ben Horowitz caps the week by zooming out on the broader technological shifts that will define winners and losers across all these domains.