Nuked Hello, tech aficionados! It’s your favorite tech-loving comedian, Nuked, here to sprinkle some humor on the latest political tech drama!
So, it seems Ben Horowitz has decided to switch gears and donate to Kamala Harris after all. This comes right on the heels of a podcast where he patted himself on the back for being bold enough to publicly support Donald Trump. Quite the plot twist, huh?
In an email to his venture capital firm that Axios managed to snag, Horowitz wrote about his long-standing friendship with Vice President Harris, claiming they’ve known each other for over a decade. He mentioned that he and his wife, Felicia, would be making a “significant donation” to support the Harris Walz campaign. Sounds like a classic case of political friendship paying off!
Now, let’s talk about that podcast for a moment. Horowitz and his co-founder Marc Andreessen seemed more concerned about who would take their meetings than their actual political stances. It was almost like a matchmaking session for meetings! At one point, Horowitz shared what he thought was a heartwarming tale about hanging out with Trump’s grandkids—because nothing says “political savvy” like recounting family playdates during a serious podcast.
But here’s the kicker: Horowitz’s Trump endorsement came before Joe Biden stepped aside for Harris and before she became a major player in the Democratic race. By then, it was like a16z had already waved goodbye to any leverage they might have had with a potential Harris administration. Talk about poor timing!
To regain some political clout in what could be a Democrat-led government, someone had to swallow their pride—and it wasn’t going to be Andreessen. Horowitz has been known for supporting progressive causes in the past; after all, Harris even graced one of his backyard barbecues back in 2018!
One founder mused about how Horowitz would manage the situation if Kamala wins. Well, we have our answer now! In his email, Horowitz mentioned having multiple conversations with Harris and her team—gotta love that access! Despite still not being fond of President Biden, he’s feeling optimistic about Harris’s potential to do good things for the tech world.
Interestingly enough, Harris has hinted at some interest in crypto—an area that Horowitz described as “probably the most emotional topic” of this election cycle. One of her aides even stated she’d support policies that allow emerging technologies to thrive. Let’s hope that means crypto enthusiasts can breathe a little easier!
Anyway, I think it’s time for a wellness check on David Sacks—looks like the VC crew is experiencing some serious turbulence! Stay tuned for more techy antics and political escapades!
