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a16z Cast

04/28/25

@ a16z

We have a software crisis with legacy systems that are faltering, leading to massive outages that are consequential to the entire industry.

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The Software Crisis Behind America's Infrastructure

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The Software Crisis Behind America's Infrastructure

04/28/25

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a16z Cast

04/28/25

@ a16z

We have a software crisis, and there's no time to wait. If we don't have a sense of urgency, we won't accomplish what we need to do.

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Lex Fridman Cast

02/03/25

@ Lex Fridman

Many industries, including aerospace and semiconductors, are still using outdated software, presenting a significant opportunity for modernization.

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Leonard J. Kosinski

04/28/25

@ a16z

If we don't modernize our logistics systems, we risk losing our competitive edge and the ability to respond effectively to crises.

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LangChain Cast

12/18/24

@ LangChain

The database layer has been a critical challenge in scaling our product, leading to catastrophic issues that required immediate attention from our team.

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Travis Kalanick

04/11/25

@ Peter H. Diamandis

Mass disruption in industries often occurs due to factors beyond our control, so it's crucial to build for the future while adapting to unexpected changes.

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a16z Cast

04/28/25

@ a16z

Modernization efforts often start with extensive documentation before any software is built, leading to outdated solutions by the time they are deployed.

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a16z Cast

04/28/25

@ a16z

Staffing, software, and infrastructure are interconnected issues in the aviation industry; improving one can enhance the others.

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Dwarkesh Patel Cast

05/23/25

@ Dwarkesh Patel

If software engineering continues to advance while computer use stagnates, it may lead to a misallocation of resources and talent.

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Matt Cutts

12/04/19

@ Y Combinator

Government technology often feels outdated, and there's a pressing need for technologists to help modernize systems and processes.