A16z Speedrun
Selected reporting and mythical analysis on a16z speedrun.
Fundraising
Mar 11, 2026Ex-Apple Genius Raises $5M For A Necklace That Forgets Everything But Your Voice: The Ultimate Anti-Smart Device
Ex-Apple engineer raises $5M for the Taya Pendant, a voice-only recording necklace that solves problems you didn't know you had. Discover the absurdity of tech minimalism gone wild.
AI
Aug 1, 2025Fundamental Research Labs Bags $30M+ to Teach AI How to Lose at Video Games and Ignore Your Emails
Fundamental Research Labs secures $30M to develop AI that's expertly mediocre at gaming and productivity, because that's exactly what the world needs right now.
AI
May 5, 2025From Ramen to Riches: How a Tweet Turned These Broke Founders Into Overnight Millionaires (And Why You Should Probably Start Tweeting More)
Discover how Rork's founders turned a viral tweet into $2.8M from a16z, proving that sometimes all you need is the internet's pity (and a maxed-out credit card).