Ryan Waliany

@steipete Imagine if you were running opus 🫣

The latest CodexBar update renders API costs wayyyy nicer. codex.bar

@chamath @StefanGeorgi Ambiguous workspace coming soon will solve this. We redesigned all productivity software from scratch for AI agents and humans from the ground up using 24/7 coding loops to be optimized for token consumption, accuracy, and interfaces.

@StefanGeorgi I have 4 machines I work across. Now what should I do? I want to operate from a browser and have persistent memory.

Use Claude they said. Upload your decks the said. Unleash all this productivity they said. But apparently, I first need to start a new chat, delete some of the deck and not exceed the maximum image count…just like my existing brain.

We created a management framework for AI called SPEAR. It adds only two or three seconds to each AI run, but can significantly improve the results from foundational models. We've been using it daily to increase the results of our work. For fun, I tested it with my son (8yo) and he was able to create and print 3d models in Bambu X1C. Claude 4.7 Max created a broken 3d model with Blender MCP that looked embarrassing. When I used SPEAR, it generated a perfect 3d-rendered house. He then went to create his own models (e.g. twisting sword) that could be printer directly on our 3d printer. open.substack.com/pub/entreprene…

@adityaag 🎯

Some observations on agents from a lot of time spent installing, using, debugging and building things with OpenClaw, Hermes, etc. - Most people who rave about OpenClaw, HermesAgent etc. have not actually used it. Facts. - Agents are developer products today. They are so so so far from being consumer grade in terms of delight, simplicity, reliability etc. - I wish the agents generated more dynamic interfaces. Don't give me chat. Give me interactive, dynamic apps/webpages. I suspect this will be a next big vector of innovation. - The agents are ultimately a wrapper to code-generation and tool-calling....not to "generative AI". This is important to grok. These agents are doing most of their "work" through iterative tool calling. - Once you understand the core loop behind agentic AI, old school "chat AI" doesn't make sense. The idea of an "always-on" agent that actually adapts, learns and maintains state is a LOT more compelling than a one-off chat prompt. The latter feels much more like a search query. - So much of mangling with agents today is basically setting it up to use browsers and/or your computer. And there are so many constraints! - Installing and running openclaw feels a lot like running Linux in the early 2000s. You spend a lot of time compiling device drivers, setting up configurations etc. You feel a real sense of accomplishment from jerry-rigging everything together but it is a LOT of work to get to the point of utility

When my team and I first started building with agents, we had to review every line of code they wrote. It prevented issues but capped velocity at human reading speed. The same instinct shows up in management. The first version of being a manager is leading by editing the work product, because editing was what made us effective as ICs. With agents, that instinct turns into reviewing every line, fixing every example, patching every prompt. Both stop scaling at the same point, for the same reason. So we ran an experiment. We codified a whole organizational system into the AgentsMD and let agents run coherent, 24/7 coding loops against it. They produced more than 500,000 lines of code that came close to production quality after human review and hardening, because the consistency was already in the spec. Full blog: edge.ceo/p/the-tools-th…

@Jason I’m in

We started an AI founder twitter group... reply with "I'm in" if you're a founder and want to be added

Today, we’re excited to announce our partnership with Google Cloud Marketplace. Most AI is session-based. You open a tool, you type a prompt, you get a response. It’s powerful, but it only augments you while you’re at a computer and disappears when you’re not. Ambiguous is different. We’re building AI coworkers that work like real teammates. Each one has a real Google Workspace account: their own Gmail, Calendar, Drive. Completely separate from yours. They exist as persistent nodes in your team. You can forward them an email, cc them on a thread, or assign them a task in Slack. They don’t wait for your prompt. They pick up work, coordinate with your team, and handle the back-and-forth until it’s done. Under the hood, every Ambiguous coworker runs on what we call the Agentic Brain. It gives each coworker a consistent identity, human-based memory, and playbooks for how work gets done. It’s powered by a probabilistic workflow engine that determines the right next step at every moment. The result: coworkers that don’t just execute tasks, but reflect on outcomes and improve over time. You can set up an Ambiguous coworker in less than 60 seconds. No code or custom integrations needed to get started. Was it human or AI? It's Ambiguous.

My past company was spending $200,000 a month on ads, and when we finally got ruthless about ROI and attribution, we captured the same number of customers with one-tenth the budget. The spend seemed justifiable for each campaign, but it was just a vibe. When we broke out the math, the numbers did not add up. In 2026 we started rationalizing spend on tokens and saw the writing on the wall. Software had just walked through the door marketing opened a decade earlier. edge.ceo/p/software-has…

I recently built a 12-module productivity suite in less than 7 days as a single operator. It was 600,000 lines of code, which a decade ago would have required a well-run software company with 20 engineers and a three-year roadmap. The interesting question is not how that became possible (more on that later), but what it does to the economics of the middle of the software stack. edge.ceo/p/the-smile-cu…

@andrewchen @andrewchen walking treadmill + vibe coding, I’m doing 20K+ steps per day now.

AI is supposed to save me time, but now I find myself building stuff all evening and weekend and it's actually increasing my time in front of the computer WTF

@thenanyu 🤣🤣🤣

What kind of campaign is dicks sporting goods running

@gokulr We are separating by front office and back office now.

PREDICTION: THE CPO ROLE, AS WE KNOW IT, WILL VANISH IN FIVE YEARS At young AI native companies, the traditional PM role is on the wane, replaced with a product builder archetype that’s a combination of Product, Design and Engineering. These companies will never hire a CPO. A separate product leader leads to too much cognitive dissonance when the IC roles doing the actual work are blending, extra overhead and imposes an unnecessary coordination tax on the product development organization. Five years from now, these companies will be the leaders and set the cultural tone for the next generation, so my prediction is that all tech companies will stop hiring for the CPO role in five years. There will be a singular product development leader at each org. Ironically, this new role might still be called the CPO, except they will run the entire product development org. CPTO is far too unwieldy of a title and only exists today to alleviate confusion. Career implication: early / mid career product leaders need to stop aspiring to become CPOs. instead, you need to develop a panoply of product development skills across all three disciplines (+ analytics), be able to fluidly navigate the roles, and become a product builder, period. Farewell, CPO! It was a good 15-20 year run for this role in tech. But like everything else, it’s time to evolve.

@levie With @ambiguousio, you can send an email/slack to an AI coworker (say riley@), it'll create the folders, and email you when it's done. No need to open a browser and wait. You can forward any files via email to Riley (as an example) and it'll automatically organize it for you.

OpenAI just launched Atlas, a browser that has AI agents as a native capability. Now you can let browser agents take over your software and automate anything. Here's the agent using Box to automate folder creation for an M&A due diligence process (sped up).

Make work flow, not workflows. Join the waitlist below 👇

@drewdil @speedrun yes, mine too!

Last trip to LA for a while, the family is very happy. See everyone at @speedrun Alumni Demo Day!!

@drewdil @paddy_dex 😂

@paddy_dex I just see ARR...

Locked in.

A16Z SPEEDRUN 2026 UPDATE: I think most people secretly know if they’re founders or not. Some of you can never be happy working inside a giant company, writing docs, in endless meetings. Deep down, you know you’re supposed to build. we're opening up a16z speedrun today! We are accepting applications for our 006 class, where we'll invest up to $1M. It's based in SF, kicking off Jan 2026 but you need to apply now in september. here's how to apply: speedrun006.a16z.com/x And yes, we are investing up to $100M in the next 30 days -- it's all happening in september. Quit whatever it is that you're doing, and in 2026 come to SF and work with us out of Andreessen Horowitz's office in SOMA, alongside over a hundred other founders, building the startup you've always wanted to build. We will help you -- both myself and the a16z speedrun team. the details: - up to $1M of investment - hosted at a16z HQ in San Francisco - 12 week program, with an IRL kickoff, luminary speakers, community events - live events with the founders of Carta, Zynga, DoorDash, Behance, Airtable, Twilio, Figma, and more - private dinners/Q&A with Marc and Ben of a16z - apply now, and the deadline will be Sep 28 2025 for SR6 At a16z speedrun, you get access to programs from our operating team and work with experts in marketing, BD, talent, people and capital—more below MARKETING Our team of expert marketers is here to help you win. Whether refining your brand, launching, or building a thriving community, our marketing operators have powered dozens of startups with: - Brand Development -End-To-End Marketing Strategy -PR & Media Coverage -Go-To-Market Execution -Creators & Content TALENT Find and attract the talent you need to build and scale your company. Our curated network connects you with world-class technical talent, executives, advisors, and specialists who can help accelerate your success. Here’s how the program works: - You tell us what you’re looking for. - We use a16z speedrun's brand and referral networks to magnetize talent. - We take hundreds of calls each week to curate a list that we only send to speedrun founders. - You request introductions and we put you in touch. PEOPLE We help you quickly stand up the tools and practices needed to hire, manage, and lead highly performant teams. Our goal is to help you anticipate challenges and navigate some of the most foundational decisions you'll make as you build a world-class company. While a16z speedrun takes place in the US, we welcome founders and companies from around the world. Our Global Founders Program provides specialized guidance for navigating visas and relocation, plus dedicated access to our expert immigration attorney network, so you can focus your energy on building your company. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT We unlock unparalleled access to networks, expertise, and tools that help startups scale faster. - $5M+ in free credits in our speedrun Marketplace from AWS, GCP, OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Stripe, Deel, and many more. - Dedicated advisors & experts to guide you through every partnership, sales, and GTM motion, including crafting your business model and pricing. - Level up your sales with real live demo experience across various events to executives and operators in your target market. - Access to a16z’s network of executives & decision-makers at 2,000+ companies. CAPITAL One of the most important things a founder can do is raise money. Our fundraising program sets the stage for your raise through an in-person Demo Day and an online platform reaching 1,000+ top early-stage investors. We help you prepare with practice sessions, stress tests, and materials review. When you’re in high-stakes negotiations, we coach you, share insider knowledge, and leverage alumni intel on the investor across the table. More details: The a16z speedrun program is a fast‐paced, 12-week startup program that guides founders through every critical stage of their growth. It kicks off with an orientation to introduce the cohort, then dives into rapid product development—helping founders think through MVP while addressing key topics like customer acquisition and design partnerships. Throughout the program, startups benefit from expert-led sessions and interactive office hours that cover: - Brand Building & Go-to-Market Strategy: Crafting your story, marketing, and driving product-led growth. - Customer Acquisition & Launch: Securing early users and executing effective launch plans. - Fundraising & Strategic Partnerships: Pitching, navigating investment, and building lasting relationships. - Team Building & Operational Scaling: Developing high-performing teams and refining internal processes for sustained growth. - Community & Enterprise Sales: Building communities, forming strategic partnerships, and landing your first enterprise customers. - Product-Market Fit & Demo Day Prep: Assessing market traction which culminates in a Demo Day to showcase progress. The a16z speedrun program is IRL and runs for 12 intensive weeks in which our team of expert investors and operators guide your startup from idea to market launch. The program moves through sequential modules—each dedicated to key aspects such as rapid product development, go-to-market strategy, fundraising, team building, and operational scaling. Expect regular check-ins, one-on-one office hours, and interactive sessions, culminating in a Demo Day where you present your progress to potential investors.

@doppenhe 😂💯

Founders take note, THIS is how you pitch for funding. Pick a chart, any chart just make sure a) new numbers b) up and to the right. Follow for more startup advice.