by a16z Talent x Opportunity
You’ve got startup questions. We’ve got answers. Introducing the TxO Startup Hotline series–where Kofi Ampadu, partner and head of Talent x Opportunity at Andreessen Horowitz, breaks down real founder questions and shares the game plan to help you build, scale, and win. From making the leap to full-time founder to unlocking your first investor check– we’re covering it all. Call 1-844-DIAL-TXO to share your questions and you might be featured on the show.
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October 1, 2025
When is the right time for a startup to build a board of directors? And who should actually sit on it? In this episode of the TxO Startup Hotline series, Kofi Ampadu, partner at a16z and head of TxO, taps Jeff Stump, operating partner and head of the Talent Network team at a16z, to answer a founder’s question.
September 16, 2025
Thinking about applying to a startup accelerator but not sure if it’s the right move? In this episode of the TxO Startup Hotline series, Kofi Ampadu, partner at a16z and head of TxO, breaks down what accelerators actually are—and what they’re not. He covers what to expect, how to evaluate if a program is worth the equity trade-off, and three key questions every founder should ask before applying.
September 2, 2025
“How are other founders confident in their financial projections?” If you’ve ever stared at a blank spreadsheet wondering how to come up with numbers that make sense — you’re not alone. In this episode of the TxO Startup Hotline series, Kofi Ampadu, partner at a16z and head of TxO, walks through five practical steps to help early-stage founders build financial projections they can actually feel good about.
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You’ve got startup questions. We’ve got answers.
Introducing the TxO Startup Hotline series–where Kofi Ampadu, partner and head of Talent x Opportunity at Andreessen Horowitz, breaks down real founder questions and shares the game plan to help you build, scale, and win.
From making the leap to full-time founder to unlocking your first investor check– we’re covering it all.
Call 1-844-DIAL-TXO to share your questions and you might be featured on the show.
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