a16z – Big Ideas 2026, Part 1

Summary

This report presents big ideas and trends in technology that a16z's investing teams believe tech builders will focus on in 2026.

Key topics include infrastructure challenges related to unstructured, multimodal data in enterprises and the transformative impact of AI on cybersecurity hiring. The report features insights from various investment teams such as Infrastructure, Growth, Bio + Health, and Speedrun.

Region: Global

Published: January 2026

Author(s): a16z

Language: English

Tech drivers: AI Cybersecurity and privacy

Geopolitical drivers: Economic conditions Workforce availability

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