316: Legendary Investor Ben Horowitz Talks Moving Culture, Enforcing Values, And His Favorite Rap Album

<p>Ben Horowitz is one of the most widely recognized names in the world of entrepreneurship. Not only is he the co-founder of the famous venture capital fund, Andreessen Horowitz, but he's also a respected author and thinker with some of the most innovative ideas when it comes to the way companies are run.</p> <p>In our conversation with Horowitz, we dive deep into the topic of culture—how to create it, move it, and adhere to it. Horowitz also gives us a glimpse into his book, What You Do Is Who You Are, and shares fascinating stories and case studies from it (such as his learnings from prison gang leader, Shaka Senghor).</p> <p>This isn't a podcast episode you want to miss! Whether you're a fan of Horowitz himself or simply want to learn more about the art of crafting a company culture, you're sure to gain tons of insights in this interview.</p> <p>If there's any other type of content you'd like to see that would be valuable to you during this time, please don't hesitate to <a href="mailto:support@foundr.com">reach out to us via email</a>.</p> <h2>Key Takeaways</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The problem that Andreessen Horowitz set out to solve for technical founders </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What compelled Horowitz to publish his book,</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What You Do Is Who You Are</span></em></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What it takes to move a culture </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The importance of cohesion between culture and strategy</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why you don’t need to establish your company culture on Day 1</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What a prison gang leader taught Horowitz about culture and leadership</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The creative way that Andreessen