a16z @speedrun request for startups: AI agents for creative storytelling 🎨. we want to see a new agentic UGC platform - like a next-gen Wattpad or Roblox - where agents help users compose their ideas into rich transmedia stories. think vibe coding but focused on creative

RT @nicochristie: Introducing Shortcut — the first superhuman Excel agent. Shortcut one-shots most knowledge work tasks on Excel. It even….

I keep hearing this myth that AI-native founders dont need any cofounders - I REALLY disagree. even if you can build everything solo, a cofounder:.- can still make progress when you get sick.- takes no/low salary (burn is lower).- thought partner / reduces founder tilt (we all.

Ok so K-Pop Demon Hunters is really good - like everyone needs to stop scrolling and watch this gem now. Banger songs, great animation, real character arcs with light comedic touch. Family friendly action so kids love it too. “Fearless and undefined, this is what it sounds like”

fun easter egg: we had the privilege of backing Jesse out of college at his 1st gaming startup Lowkey! been awesome to see how @DecagonAI has revolutionized AI customer experience since. congrats @thejessezhang @AshwinSreenivas @kimberlywtan @sarahdingwang & team! 🙌.

common founder mistake - writing a pitch deck like a book report. market size, product overview, team bios, etc. pitches are sales decks - good ones make investors feel they're missing out on a movement or zeitgeist. its inevitable this company will become generational one day.

RT @im_roy_lee: announcing @cluely's $15M fundraise, led by @a16z. cheat on everything.

RT @Cixelyn: new anime video model, with a matching banger OP. team really cooked with this one.

start by making something you want yourself 🙌.

Happy Father’s Day to fellow dads!. The kids and wife generated a personalized Minecraft themed storybook where we go on an adventure together 🥰

The @IllusionOfLife reveal event @Techweek_ was incredible. A room of families spent an evening with Spark - a magical talking dog. We meditated, told dad jokes, did somersaults with @okpasquale, & read a book with @KevinAFischer 🐶. Spark is a fully multi-modal, incredibly

RT @tkexpress11: a16z speedrun is coming to Israel 🇮🇱. I'm heading to Israel week of June 22nd to meet early founders at the 0->1 stage sta….

RT @ezraailabs: I'm thrilled to announce that Ezra AI Labs has raised a pre-seed round with participation from a16z speedrun, Telegraph Hil….

Immaculate summer vibes in NYC at the @speedrun founder brunch today for @Techweek_ ⛱️

The a16z @speedrun one last round mixer at OS NYC is 🔥. Check out this gorgeous venue #NYTechWeek

this video was made with @hedra_labs @elevenlabsio! both of whom will be hosting events at NY Tech Week =).

i'm heading to NYC next week for NY Tech Week!. the @a16z @speedrun team and I are hosting several events for early-stage builders across AI x creativity x entertainment. we're closing our summer batch soon but still have a few spots open. lmk if you'll be in the city as well!

congrats @florafaunaai on raising a great round to build the premier AI creative tool for professional teams! 🎨. we were impressed by @weberwongwong vision & velocity during @speedrun and are excited to continue supporting them alongside friends @mavolpi @amytongwu @justinkan.

RT @GuangyuRobert: Introducing Fairies, the most powerful general AI agent. 1000’s of actions across your fav apps, full file access, code….

with direct link to event signup here.

Founders - come hang out with me and the @speedrun team in NYC next Monday 6/2 for #NYTechWeek!. We'll do Q&A and share what Speedrun looks for as we fill out the last few spots in our summer batch