News Summary

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has appointed Erik Torenberg as a new General Partner following the acqui-hire of his Turpentine podcast. Torenberg, known for his deep experience in investing, media, and networks, has been a key figure in building tech communities such as Product Hunt, On Deck, and Village Global. At a16z, he will support the firm’s media and network expansion while continuing to invest in emerging founders. He has a track record of successful investments including Scale AI, Lattice, and Figma.