Episode Mentions
The a16z Show · May 7, 2026
Crypto Fund 5: We Raised $2.2B. Here’s Why.
“Ali Yaya pitched crypto exploration at Google's moonshot factory but was rejected in 2016-2017”
Stablecoin Regulation and AdoptionRegulatory Clarity (Genius Act, Clarity Act)On-Chain Finance and Lending Markets
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MIT Technology Review Narrated · Feb 18, 2026
Stratospheric internet could finally start taking off this year
“Launched Loon project in 2011 using high-altitude balloons for internet delivery; project shuttered in 2021 due to economic unfeasibility”
High-Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS) TechnologyStratospheric Internet ConnectivitySatellite Internet Mega-Constellations
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The School of Greatness · Dec 12, 2025
Why 10x Goals Are Easier Than 10% | Price Pritchett
“Astro Teller, head of Google's innovation arm, noted that 10% improvement can be as hard as 10x improvement”
Quantum Leap Goal SettingExponential vs. Incremental GrowthOrganizational Change Management
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