Andreessen Horowitz is launching an ‘academy’ with no homework and partnerships with Palantir, Google, and Meta
Andreessen Horowitz is launching the Horowitz Andreessen Academy, a one-year program designed to serve as a pipeline for young people to join Silicon Valley startups. The initiative features partnerships with major tech firms like Google and Meta, offering students practical work experience instead of traditional academic coursework. The first cohort will consist of 50 recent high school graduates who must relocate to San Francisco to participate in the free program.
- ▪The academy is backed by $42 million in funding led by a16z and includes partnerships with ten companies such as OpenAI, NVIDIA, and Stripe.
- ▪Students will not receive a degree or accreditation but will engage in short classes led by tech leaders and co-ops at partner companies.
- ▪Participants are provided with over $50,000 in compute credits and a $5,000 travel budget, though they must arrange their own housing in San Francisco.
- ▪The program is highly selective, accepting only 50 students for its inaugural free year starting in fall 2027.
- ▪The academy operates without traditional grades, tests, or homework, focusing instead on high-impact learning and exploration.
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