a16z's Josh Elman on what makes consumer AI products stick
a16z Podcast · rss · 2026-09-19
a16z partner Josh Elman joins the New Economies podcast to discuss consumer AI retention.
- He argues attention is easier to get than ever, but making products stick is harder; he explains what he looks for in consumer products.
- Best products start with a narrow wedge and earn the right to expand; trust becomes critical as AI agents touch more of our personal lives.
- Topics include personal AI agents, the future of shopping and entertainment, why no major new social network has emerged, and how AI could make tech more social — agents that help people spend time together in the real world.
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