Welcome back to "The Ben & Marc Show," featuring a16z cofounders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz. In this new episode – the second in a 2 part series – Marc and Ben address a new round of questions regarding the "State of AI" in relation to company building.

**Watch Part 1:    • Build Your Startup With AI  

In light of recent developments at Boeing, Marc and Ben commence the episode with a discussion on the real criteria boards utilize to select a CEO. Returning to the topic of AI, they explore the potential for emerging chip startups, the incorporation of AI in robotics, and what America will need to do in order to regain its position as the world's leading manufacturer. That and more. Enjoy!

Topics Covered:
00:00:00 Teaser
00:00:44 Intro / Nascent meme alert!
00:01:51 Boeing CEOs background raises questions
00:05:30 How a Board hires a CEO
00:06:51 Hiring for magnitude of strength vs. lack of weakness
00:10:46 Importance of incentive at the board level
00:12:35 When personal incentives override goal of the organization
00:14:50 Career path for CEOs
00:17:10 Most essential skill of a CEO
00:20:30 Longsuffering #2 executive & external recruitment
00:25:17 How boards are really selected
00:29:32 Poor laws around boards; pressure from social activists
00:32:38 Energy innovation and the future of AI
00:35:38 Potential for new chip startups
00:37:32 Challenges of building hardware companies
00:39:18 Investing in hardware vs. software companies
00:43:24 Venture process: What the smartest founders know
00:49:04 Lowcost Power Data Centers for AI
00:51:23 Flexibility in training runs
00:53:45 Government scrutiny
00:55:03 AIs impact on service businesses
00:58:24 Most overblown fear of AI
01:00:33 Integration of AI in robotics
01:05:41 Tesla and The Bitter Lesson of AI
01:12:02 Revitalizing U.S. manufacturing with AI and robots
01:19:35 Sign off

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Book mentioned:
"Elon Musk" by Walter Isaacson https://amzn.to/3wyGOmo

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