The a16z Show · Friday, July 3, 2026
Raghuram argues that technology has evolved from being a mere tool of diplomacy or national power to becoming the central arena for both economic growth and national security. He highlights that supply chains for critical components like chips, and even software vulnerabilities, are now significant national security issues.
“What I saw happen in the years in intelligence community and the White House is technology moved from being a tool of diplomacy or national power to the arena of it.”
“The supply chain for chips was not a technology issue as much as a foundational economic and national security issue.”
“So I saw that shift happen from tech being either an IT issue or just a tool to the central arena of both economic growth and national power.”