Silfen Leadership Series: A Conversation with Ben Horowitz, CC'88, Co-Founder and General Partner of Andreessen Horowitz

Join us for a CBS Distinguished Speaker Series event featuring Ben Horowitz (CC ’88), Co-Founder and General Partner of Andreessen Horowitz (also known as a16z). Ben is one of Silicon Valley’s most influential voices and is the author of the New York Times bestsellers "The Hard Thing About Hard Things" and "What You Do Is Who You Are." At Andreessen Horowitz, he created the Cultural Leadership Fund, which connects leading cultural figures with groundbreaking technology companies and helps open pathways for young African Americans in tech.

Before launching a16z, Ben co-founded and served as CEO of Opsware (formerly Loudcloud), which was acquired by Hewlett-Packard for $1.6 billion. He previously held leadership roles at America Online, Netscape Communications, and Lotus Development Corporation, bringing decades of experience in shaping the internet and technology landscape.

The discussion will be moderated by Costis Maglaras, Dean, and David and Lyn Silfen Professor of Business, Columbia Business School.

This in-person-only event will be held at Columbia Business School in David Geffen Hall, Cooperman Commons, Geffen 120, and is limited to Columbia University community members and invited guests. You must present a Columbia University or government-issued ID that matches the name used on your registration to enter. A grab-and-go lunch will be provided for registered guests following the talk, while supplies last.

Invitations are non-transferable. Registration links are emailed to school listservs and intended for the recipient only. Please do not share or forward them.

This event will be photographed and video recorded. Attendee images may appear on Columbia Business School (CBS) media channels. If this is a concern, please let us know. Note that large bags, luggage, placards, and signs are not permitted inside the venue. For further inquiries or assistance, contact us at thehub@gsb.columbia.edu.

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