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The a16z Show

The State of Markets

Feb 9, 2026 · 00:47:59
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  • AI companies demonstrate 2.5x faster growth than traditional software while spending less on sales and marketing due to massive market pull.
  • Introduces 'Model Busters'—companies exceeding projections like the iPhone—with portfolio examples including Harvey, Abridge, and ElevenLabs.
  • Cites record-breaking ARR per employee and real-world adoption at Chime and Rocket Mortgage as indicators of AI market maturity.

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