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Neil and Eric break down personal brand versus corporate brand. They discuss long term relationship building, when to invest during hard cycles, and why strong teams outlast founders. Packed with insights on scaling, branding, and navigating today’s AI-shaped marketing world, this episode offers real operator perspective without the fluff. Key Takeaways • Personal brand boosts early growth but limits long term scalability • Elite executive programs pay off through deep relationships • Strong teams reduce key man risk and enable real scale Chapters (00:00) Personal brand vs corporate brand (00:22) YPO and EO executive programs (01:00) MIT EO program learnings (01:43) Jason Cohen branding insight (02:30) WP Engine brand vs founder (03:13) NP Digital brand evolution (04:07) Investing during downturns (05:02) AI impact on agencies (05:31) A16Z media strategy (06:26) Founder networks and deal flow (07:21) Can A16Z thrive without founders (08:00) Building teams that outlast founders (09:01) Early careers of Andreessen and Horowitz (10:14) Netscape and Loudcloud history (10:40) Lessons from top operators (10:52) Outro
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