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Scholar
OODA - Observe. Orient. Decide. Act.
What Is The Scholar?
A system of consistent learning and self-development, improving in a highly competitive environment like Filmmaking, Writing and the Creative Arts will give you an edge. The simple Act of Living requires constant Growth. The Scholar informs the Warrior. The Warrior Acts but leads with the Scholar.
The Scholar creates your unique, authentic and individual understanding and then the Warrior ferociously acts upon these
Marc Andreesen on Post-Woke Hollywood
Marc Andreesen, partner of the iconic Andreesen Horowitz venture capital firm, gives his insights into the world of Hollywood in a post-woke era. Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, revolutionized venture capital with a founder-centric model. Starting with $300 million, it scaled to $46 billion in assets, investing in over 900 startups across tech, crypto, bio, and defense. Landmark successes include early bets on Facebook, Twitter, GitHub ($100M yielding $1B+ on Microsoft's acquisition), Airbnb, Coinbase, and Lyft. The firm pioneered specialized funds, returned $25B+ to investors, and shaped Silicon Valley through bold advocacy and operational support, cementing its status as a top global VC powerhouse.(98 words)
