Introducing the a16z New Media Fellowship

A new 8-week program for operators, creators, & storytellers shaping the future of media

The a16z New Media Fellowship is an 8-week program and community for operators, creators, and storytellers shaping the future of media. As a fellow, you’ll get insider access to the a16z ecosystem and New Media Summit - plus join exclusive workshops, talks, and dinners with ambitious founders & leaders in the space.

Along the way, you’ll spend time with the a16z New Media team and potentially be forward-deployed into one of our portcos to collaborate on an impactful launch. When the fellowship ends, you might decide to stay at the company and rise to an influential position - or go on to start a company of your own, which we’d be excited to welcome into the a16z family. Apply to become a fellow here.

Read more: What is New Media?

How it works

• 8 weeks long

• Starts in January 2026

• Time commitment is flexible

What you’ll get

• Learn from leading voices in new media

• In-person dinners in SF for fellows local or visiting

• Access to the a16z New Media Summit, a half-day event on best-in-class storytelling and distribution

• A tight-knit community of ambitious builders

• Potential forward-deployment to drive impact at an a16z portco

Speaker lineup

Fellows will hear from a16z powerhouses Marc Andreessen, Katherine Boyle, and Justine Moore, plus industry leaders such as:

• Lulu Cheng Meservey, Founder and CEO of Rostra

• Lenny Rachitsky, Founder of Lenny’s Newsletter

• Tamara Winter, Commissioning Editor of Stripe Press

• Dylan Patel, Founder and CEO of SemiAnalysis

• Amjad Masad, Founder and CEO of Replit

• Cecilia Stallsmith, Head of Marketing at Lovable

• Emily Sundberg, Editor of Feed Me

• Hanne Winarsky, Head of New Media Partnerships at Substack

More speakers coming soon.

Founding fellows

A quick glimpse into the fellowship group we’re assembling:

• James Reina, Chief of Staff to Mr. Beast

• Andres O’Beirne & Loucas Tsilas, Co-founders of Alto Visuals

• Jayden Clark, Host of MOTS pod

Company partners

This fellowship is in collaboration with fast-growing companies across the a16z portfolio, including but not limited to:

We’re looking for fellows who:

• Live at the intersection of tech, media, and culture - people who understand how new ideas and products spread online

• Are creators & tinkerers at heart - founders, operators, designers, writers, editors, curators, and content strategists who craft narratives that resonate

• Have a track record of creating impactful content - newsletters, podcasts, communities, brands, or companies - that shape how others think about technology or the future

• Are curious, experimental, and eager to explore new formats (e.g. shorts, generative media, storytelling, comms, filmmaking)

• Want to bridge ideas and influence - helping founders, startups, and investors communicate in ways that are human, clear, and culturally relevant

If this sounds like you, apply here by Dec 31, 2025. Apps will be accepted on a rolling basis. If you have any questions, email Brent Liang at bliang@a16z.com. Thank you!

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