This is a profile snippet for Deedydas, a partner at Menlo Ventures and former founding team member at Glean and Google Search. It notes a Cornell CS background and lists AI investments including AnthropicAI, GoodfireAI, OpenRouter, WisprFlow, and Inception AI.

a16z Speedrun offers up to $1 million in funding and $5 million in credits for startups, plus hands-on support from operators across recruiting, marketing, go-to-market, HR, visa assistance, and more. The Summer/Fall SR007 cohort runs July 27–October 11, 2026; applications close May 17, 2026 at 11:59 pm PT. Late applications roll into the next cohort.

Q1 2026 venture funding hit a record $300 billion, driven by four AI mega-deals yet supported by growth in early-stage and seed rounds. The charts also highlight construction’s long-term productivity stagnation, rising jet fuel and airfare risks, the coming AI inference infrastructure boom, and fertilizer supply shocks from Strait of Hormuz disruptions.

The article outlines key trends in venture capital and technology as of early 2026, focusing on the bifurcation in VC funding, the revival of the maker culture in San Francisco, and the changing nature of competitive advantages in the age of AI. It emphasizes the widening gap between Silicon Valley and other startup ecosystems worldwide.

a16z has announced a significant $15 billion fundraising round, bringing its total assets under management to over $90 billion. The article delves into the firm’s history, investment strategies, and its approach to venture capital, emphasizing its unique positioning and the skepticism it has faced over the years.

Andreessen Horowitz has successfully raised over $15 billion to invest in various sectors, including AI, crypto, and health, aiming to ensure America's technological leadership. The firm emphasizes the importance of providing opportunities for individuals to contribute to society while addressing the competitive landscape against China.

The article discusses the evolving landscape of venture capital, highlighting the bifurcation of funds, the decline of San Francisco's prominence, and the emerging backlash against AI. It emphasizes the importance of junior roles in the workforce and notes a resurgence of interest in accelerators as a response to changing investment dynamics.