The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers
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Ben Horowitz is an American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author. He cofounded Andreessen Horowitz and previously cofounded and led Loudcloud, later renamed Opsware, which was acquired by Hewlett-Packard in 2007. His books draw on his experience building and managing technology companies and focus on entrepreneurship, leadership, management, and organizational culture.
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- The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers
nonfiction · 2014
A lot of people talk about how great it is to start a business, but only Ben Horowitz is brutally honest about how hard it is to run one. In The Hard Thing About Hard Things, Ben Horowitz, cofounder of Andreessen Horowitz and one of…
- What You Do Is Who You Are: How to Create Your Business Culture
nonfiction · 2019
Ben Horowitz, a leading venture capitalist, modern management expert, and New York Times bestselling author, combines lessons both from history and from modern organizational practice with practical and often surprising advice to help…
Frequently asked questions about Ben Horowitz
Who is Ben Horowitz?
Ben Horowitz is a technology entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author. He is a cofounder and general partner of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z).
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What is Ben Horowitz’s educational background?
He earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Columbia University and a master’s degree in computer science from UCLA.
What did Ben Horowitz do before cofounding Andreessen Horowitz?
He held product and management roles at Netscape and America Online, then cofounded and led Opsware, formerly Loudcloud. Hewlett-Packard acquired Opsware for $1.6 billion in 2007.
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Who influenced Ben Horowitz’s leadership ideas?
Horowitz has identified Intel’s Andy Grove as a major leadership influence and has also discussed Apple coach Bill Campbell’s lessons on company culture. He additionally draws on Bushido’s action-centered view of culture.
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What awards or honors has Ben Horowitz received?
Columbia College awarded Horowitz the John Jay Award for distinguished professional achievement in 2012.