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TechCrunch Podcast Network Nominated for Two Webbys in Best Technology Podcast Category

The TechCrunch Podcast Network has been nominated for two Webbys in the Best Technology Podcast category. The two podcasts nominated are Chain Reaction and Found. Chain Reaction delves into the world of crypto, while Found brings listeners the stories behind startups by interviewing their founders. Voting for the awards is open until April 20th, and anyone can vote.

Chain Reaction: A Podcast Exploring the World of Crypto

Chain Reaction is a podcast that interviews newsmakers in crypto to better understand the technology behind the hype and the people working to build a decentralized future. In a recent episode, Jacquelyn interviewed Arianna Simpson, general partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z).

Arianna Simpson’s Background and Investment Strategy

Prior to joining a16z, Simpson founded Autonomous Partners, an investment fund focused on crypto. She also helped launch Crystal Towers Capital, an early-stage fund investing primarily in YC companies. A16z has launched four funds dedicated to the crypto industry, with the most recent one closing at $4.5 billion in May 2022. Simpson believes that the size of the opportunity in the crypto space justifies the size of the fund.

Simpson hopes that a fifth crypto fund will be launched by a16z in the future. The firm’s portfolio includes big crypto players such as Alchemy, Avalanche, and Aptos. Simpson notes that there has been an expansion of investment opportunities into a whole new world of consumer applications, experiences, and products that were not possible a few years ago but are now possible due to blockchain technology.

Investing Climate, Web3 Gaming Space, and Regulatory Landscape

In the podcast episode, Simpson discusses the current investing climate, the web3 gaming space, where founders are building, and the regulatory landscape. She also shares advice for founders.

Chain Reaction is released every other Thursday at 12:00 p.m. PT. Listeners can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or their favorite pod platform to keep up with the latest in web3 and crypto.

Vote for Chain Reaction or Found in the Webbys

Anyone can vote for Chain Reaction or Found in the Webbys until April 20th. Found brings listeners the stories behind startups by interviewing their founders. Voting for the awards is open until April 20th, and anyone can vote.