A16z Spends Big: Lobbying, Defense, and AI

Why is Andreessen Horowitz suddenly cozying up to Washington? The venture capital giant a16z is making waves with a massive $1.5 million lobbying spend this year, dwarfing rivals and signaling a major shift beyond crypto. From defense policies to AI and even national security, a16z is playing a new high-stakes game, hiring bipartisan leaders and advisors like ex-National Security official Anne Neuberger. But does big spending guarantee big influence? Discover how a16z's aggressive political push compares to other firms and its strategy to shape the future of tech policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.