The a16z Show · Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Amjad Masad envisions an educational system that allows students freedom to explore their curiosity and learn by building, rather than following a rigid curriculum. He highlights the importance of non-prescriptive learning environments where students can pursue 'side quests' and develop skills relevant to their own aspirations.
“I'd want to go to a college that's not prescriptive about what I learn.”
“I'm motivated by what skills can it give me in order to achieve what I want to build.”
“So for me personally, I just want to see a world in which it's okay if you want to go on a side quest and go do something that's kind of oddball but also might end up being super amazing if it works out.”