THE CRUNCH
Andreessen Horowitz is launching the Horowitz Andreessen Academy, a non-accredited one-year programme designed to funnel talent into Silicon Valley startups. The venture capital firm is funding the initiative with $42 million and has lined up 10 partner companies, including Google, Meta, Palantir, and OpenAI. Students will attend short classes led by tech leaders and take part in co-ops at partner firms, but the 'no‑
The academy is explicitly marketed as a pipeline for young people to build or join a startup, rather than a traditional school. It will not grant any degree or accreditation, instead offering short courses and work placements. The curriculum is led by tech figureheads, such as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and includes co-ops that give students roles at partner companies.
The venture capital firm is leading a $42 million funding round for the initiative. Partner companies include Anduril, Anthropic, Coinbase, NVIDIA, Replit, and Stripe, alongside the previously mentioned tech giants. This network of partners provides the practical experience and employment pathways that the academy promises.