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a16z Podcasta16z Podcast · Anish Acharya

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Why Figma is perfectly positioned for the AI era while other SaaS dies

Anish Acharya explains why products like Figma will thrive as AI agents replace execution-focused tools, because they focus on creative thinking rather than just task completion. He argues that 'area under the curve' companies with network effects are better positioned for the AI transition, though they still face fundraising challenges without sufficient momentum.

45:53 - 46:3744s
network-effectsai-agentssaas-evolution

RRiding Unicorns · of Boardy and Clearco

framework

This AI connector optimizes for goodwill instead of traditional metrics

Andrew D'Souza explains how his AI networking tool Boardy works like a learning system that optimizes for goodwill accumulation rather than typical business metrics. He describes how the system makes intelligent introduction bets to deepen network relationships and build trust, ultimately creating economic value through stronger connections.

19:49 - 20:2637s
ai-networkinggoodwill-optimizationnetwork-effects

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