AnalysisBusinessAugust 13, 2026

a16z breaks down AI startup sales: lighthouse vs. landgrab

Elena Burger hosts a16z partners Andy McCall and Joe Schmidt comparing two go-to-market strategies for AI startups: lighthouse (winning marquee customers whose credibility unlocks an industry) and landgrab (moving quickly across a broad market).

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