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Andreessen Horowitz launches $42 million founder training program

Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz is starting a new academy aimed at training aspiring startup founders, backed by $42 million in funding. The program is positioned as an alternative to traditional college education for people who want to build tech companies.

fastcompany.com · 2026-09-23

Startup founders warned: technical excellence alone doesn't sell products

A commentary piece argues that many tech founders wrongly believe superior technology will sell itself without deliberate storytelling or promotion. The author recounts a board meeting where proposing to 'build hype' around a product drew immediate pushback from colleagues who equated hype with dishonest sales tactics.

fastcompany.com · 2026-09-05