Andreessen Horowitz Launches AI/Company-Building School As a College Alternative
TechCrunch quipped it was like if startup school Y Combinator and Peter Thiel's build-a-company-instead of-college Fellowship Program had a baby. Silicon Valley venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz is investing $35 million to launch a private school in San Francisco "aimed at turning high school graduates into founders," writes the SF Standard. Or, as CBS News describes it, "One blue-chip…
Andreessen Horowitz, a prominent Silicon Valley venture capital firm, has announced plans to launch a private school in San Francisco aimed at training high school graduates to become startup founders. The academy, which will be tuition-free, will provide instruction in subjects such as designing AI systems, fundraising, and storytelling, with courses taught by tech entrepreneurs.
Students will focus on building real projects, rather than taking tests or completing homework. The school will provide students with $50,000 worth of computing credits and a $5,000 travel and research budget. Notable Silicon Valley figures, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, are expected to serve as instructors or guest lecturers.
The academy is seeking to enroll around 50 students in its one-year fellowship program, with plans to expand to a two-year program in the future. The academy is receiving funding from tech executives, including Fidji Simo, Garry Tan, and Tobi Lütke.
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