Gaby Goldberg

Questing @a16z. Formerly @stanford. Writing and

[Gaby Goldberg @gaby_goldberg]

I’m excited to share that I’m joining Andreessen Horowitz as a Partner on the New Media team, focusing on the intersection of comms, networks, and investing.

I’ve been working on these three things throughout my career, first in early-stage investing and most recently in comms at Rostra, writing about my perspectives and experiences along the way.

For a long time, I thought these were three different paths I’d have to choose between. I’ve done comms, but I’m not just a comms leader. I write and build community, but I’m not just a writer or community builder. And I’ve invested, but I’m not just an investor.

When @eriktorenberg approached me about the opportunity, he told me I could come do all of it under one roof, at a scale that wouldn’t be possible anywhere else, and crafted the right role to make it work.

@a16z is the perfect place for me to manifest the full range of my interests, skills, and ambitions. Erik has been one of my earliest believers (since college!), so this feels like a long arc finally closing. I look forward to working alongside him and the rest of a16z’s brilliant team, and also hire even more great people into the firm.

I’ll be taking some time between roles to touch grass and exist in the context. In the meantime, my DMs are always open.

[Gaby Goldberg @gaby_goldberg]

If you're interested in the Art, Science, and Business of Posting, you should consider applying to NMF3: https://t.co/gAejVvGmfZ

[Gaby Goldberg @gaby_goldberg]

A year ago, I joined the first @a16z New Media Fellowship as a fellow.

Now I get to help run the third one (!) and we just opened up applications.

This is a unique opportunity to meet, spend time with, and learn from some of the greatest poasters on the Everything App (maybe the real NMF was the friends we made along the way).

[Gaby Goldberg @gaby_goldberg]

Posting for startups is a scarce skill. Every startup looking to hire, close customers, or raise money would hire a great poster if they knew how to find one.

I'm hosting a dinner with the esteemed @samkkaufman next week in SF to discuss the Business of Posting so you, too, can profit from your addiction to the Everything App.

Comment or DM for an invite

[Gaby Goldberg @gaby_goldberg]

@samkkaufman And you’re the CEO

[Gaby Goldberg @gaby_goldberg]

@FarroYossi @zachtdavidson @samkkaufman Wish you could join us!

[Gaby Goldberg @gaby_goldberg]

@AdenYCantU @samkkaufman Posting is business and we are open for it!

[Gaby Goldberg @gaby_goldberg]

Another interesting observation from running these interviews is that nearly everyone from a traditional comms/media background asks how many "years of experience" we're looking for, while almost no creators or true "new media" applicants ask the same question.

It reflects something fundamental about new media: there are no gatekeepers. You don't need permission from an institution or a certain number of years on your resume to prove you're qualified. You can, in fact, just Do The Work!

[Gaby Goldberg @gaby_goldberg]

The NMF3 applicant pool so far includes:

- Filmmakers
- Economists
- Alignment researchers
- Newspaper execs
- Comms, growth, and ecosystem leads at companies like @stripe, @tryramp, @clay, and @spacexai

We're reviewing applications now, and the cohort kicks off in January across SF & NYC. Apply: https://t.co/2ivqsLoLCL

[Gaby Goldberg @gaby_goldberg]

@benlewandowski_ @samkkaufman It's posters all the way down Ben

[Gaby Goldberg @gaby_goldberg]

@orbuch tell me more.. like not no

[Gaby Goldberg @gaby_goldberg]

Hug your semiconductor analyst.

[Daniel S. Loeb @DanielSLoeb1]

Hug your hedge fund manager.

[Gaby Goldberg @gaby_goldberg]

@ryanjdaniels She’s beautiful

[Gaby Goldberg @gaby_goldberg]

@broukhim @Arodbal @FarroYossi @DanielSLoeb1 @shaunmmaguire The earliest!!!!

[Gaby Goldberg @gaby_goldberg]

So excited to run it back with @FarroYossi and moderate what should be a fascinating conversation with @DanielSLoeb1, @shaunmmaguire, and Stephen Rosenberg. January 14th in NYC!

[Yossi Farro @FarroYossi]

Excited to announce that I’ll be co-hosting the inaugural Young Jewish Leadership Business Summit in New York City on January 14!

We’re bringing together an incredible lineup of leaders shaping the future across industries:

- @shaunmmaguire, Partner at @sequoia
- @DanielSLoeb1, Founder of Third Point
- @gaby_goldberg , Partner at @a16z
- Steven Rosenberg, Founder of Greystone

Together with Chabad Young Professionals international, we’re bringing young Jewish founders, investors, and business leaders from around the world together to learn from industry leaders, hear their stories, and explore how Jewish identity and professional ambition go hand in hand.

Super excited for this one. It’s going to be legendary!

[Gaby Goldberg @gaby_goldberg]

@bolau_ A win is a win fr

[Gaby Goldberg @gaby_goldberg]

The NMF3 applicant pool so far includes:

- Filmmakers
- Economists
- Alignment researchers
- Newspaper execs
- Comms, growth, and ecosystem leads at companies like @stripe, @tryramp, @clay, and @spacexai

We're reviewing applications now, and the cohort kicks off in January across SF & NYC. Apply: https://t.co/2ivqsLoLCL

[Gaby Goldberg @gaby_goldberg]

@horwitzben Congratulations!

[Gaby Goldberg @gaby_goldberg]

@covacut @tdoggyholhol I mean… perfectly said

[Gaby Goldberg @gaby_goldberg]

Discussing new media talent with @tdoggyholhol:

Is it easier to take a technical person and teach them new media, or take a new media person and teach them technology?

[Gaby Goldberg @gaby_goldberg]

@neuroswish And that’s beautiful

[Gaby Goldberg @gaby_goldberg]

Basically sauce is the moat

[Gaby Goldberg @gaby_goldberg]

Discussing new media talent with @tdoggyholhol:

Is it easier to take a technical person and teach them new media, or take a new media person and teach them technology?

[Gaby Goldberg @gaby_goldberg]

@amelia_metters @tdoggyholhol @CarolLiang7 Carol is amazing