# Andreessen Horowitz Launches School, Challenging Dropout Culture

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is launching a school, according to TechCrunch, challenging Silicon Valley’s long-standing admiration for founders who dropped out of college. The venture firm appears to be betting on formal education and structured training as a path to building startups. It matters because it could shift how investors and founders view credentials versus dropout mythology.

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- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/22/a16z-is-challenging-silicon-valleys-love-for-drop-outs-by-launching-a-school/) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:24:34 +0000