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How did this brand new venture firm charge out of the gates in 2009, going from zero to disrupting the entire venture industry overnight? You probably know Marc & Ben's history with Netscape and Loudcloud/Opsware. We kick off Season 9 with a classic: Part I of the a16z story. The Complete History & Strategy of Andreessen Horowitz Part I
