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How Story & Design Build Billion-Dollar Companies | Andrew Chen & Siqi Chen
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January 15, 2025
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1:05:22Now PlayingTwo tech veterans share powerful insights on building successful products in 2024. a16z General Partner Andrew Chen and Runway CEO Siqi Chen dive deep into what makes great companies tick - from the art of storytelling in pitches to how gaming principles can revolutionize financial software.
Learn why storytelling is a founder's superpower, how design thinking can transform "boring" industries, and what AI really means for the future of software.
Get insider perspectives on:
- What VCs look for in the first 2 minutes of a pitch
- Why finance is simpler than gaming (but still a massive opportunity)
- How to evaluate founders and ideas at different stages
- The real impact of AI on non-technical users
Plus, candid stories about their shared history, insights from Siqi's experience building multiple successful companies, and Andrew's perspective from the other side of the table as one of Silicon Valley's most influential investors.
Perfect for founders, product builders, and anyone interested in the intersection of technology, storytelling, and business. Don't miss this candid conversation between two industry leaders who've seen it all - from failed startups to billion-dollar successes.
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