What does the productivity stack of someone who tests dozens of cutting-edge AI tools every week look like? In this episode, a16z Partner Olivia Moore pulls back the curtain on the 10 AI tools she uses most often as an investor and power user. From email and calendar triage to advanced data analysis, voice dictation, note-taking, slide creation, and even hyper-realistic content generation, this is a deep dive into how AI is already transforming real workflows. You’ll learn: - How Olivia uses Comet (by Perplexity) as a browser and productivity hub - Why Julius outperforms ChatGPT for Excel and data workflows - How Happenstance expands your network search beyond LinkedIn - What makes Granola a game-changer AI meeting assistant - How tools like Gamma, Willow, and Overlap save hours in writing, presenting, and video editing - Her go-to platform for creative AI generation, Krea - And where ChatGPT still shines, plus what’s missing Whether you're already confident with your personal AI stack or just curious about the latest AI products shaping how we work, this is a practical, insider tour of the tools worth your time and subscription. Timecodes: 0:00 Introduction 0:20 Comet – The AI Browser for Email, Calendar & Workflows 1:09 Julius – Natural Language Data Analysis 2:08 Happenstance – AI-Powered Professional Networking 3:10 Granola – Invisible AI Note Taking for Meetings 4:30 Gamma – AI Slide Deck, Doc & Website Generator 5:33 Willow – Voice Dictation & Editing with AI 6:20 Superhuman – AI-Enhanced Email Productivity 7:02 Overlap – AI Video Clipping & Social Media Editing 7:41 Krea – Image, Video, Lip Sync & Animation Tools 8:26 ChatGPT – Research, Reasoning & GPT-4o Resources: Find Olivia on X: https://x.com/omooretweets Check out the tools covered: Comet (by Perplexity) – https://www.perplexity.ai/comet Julius – https://www.julius.ai Happenstance – https://www.happenstance.ai Granola – https://www.granola.so Gamma – https://www.gamma.app Willow – https://www.willowapp.ai Superhuman – https://www.superhuman.com Overlap – https://www.overlap.ai Krea – https://www.krea.ai/ ChatGPT – https://chat.openai.com Stay Updated: Find a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16z Find a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details, please see a16z.com/disclosures.
Anish Acharya speaks with Olivia Moore about the latest edition of The Top 100 Gen AI Consumer Apps report. They cover why ChatGPT is still 30 times bigger than Claude on web, how the three major platforms are specializing for different users, what global adoption data reveals about cultural attitudes toward AI, and why agents, memory, and voice are about to change everything. Timestamps: 0:00—Introduction 4:18—The App Store Dynamic and Monetization Strategies 9:12—Google's Gemini Comeback and the DeepMind Creative Push 11:33—Global AI Adoption: Russia, China, and the Per Capita Heat Map 17:55—The Evolution of Creative Tools 20:51—Sora's Social Experiment: A Million Users Faster Than ChatGPT 24:53—OpenAI Operator: Number One GitHub Stars of All Time 32:27—How Teenagers Are Actually Using AI 36:37—Memory as a Core Advantage for AI Products Read the full transcript here: https://www.a16z.news/s/podcast Resources: Follow Anish Acharya on X: https://twitter.com/illscience Follow Olivia Moore on X: https://twitter.com/omooretweets The Top 100 Gen AI Consumer Apps — 6th Edition: https://a16z.com/100-gen-ai-apps-6/ Stay Updated: If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your friends! Find a16z on X: https://twitter.com/a16z Find a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z Listen to the a16z Show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bC65RDvs3oxnLyqqvkUYX Listen to the a16z Show on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a16z-podcast/id842818711 Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see http://a16z.com/disclosures.
Two new “agentic” browsers just launched: Dia (from The Browser Company) and Comet (from Perplexity AI). Both promise to integrate AI directly into your daily workflow - from smarter search and summarization to voice commands, inbox triage, and even one-click purchases. a16z partner Olivia Moore compares both tools head-to-head after a week of hands-on testing. She breaks down how these browsers work, where they shine, and how close we really are to the vision of a truly AI-native web experience. She covers and compares: - Chat assistants - Basic search - Advanced Search - Personalization - Workflows - Multi-Tab Reasoning - Connected actions - Task Automation - General agents - Collaboration & Shared Workspaces Try them here: - Dia: https://www.diabrowser.com/ - Comet: https://comet.perplexity.ai/ Have you tried either? Drop your experience in the comments - we’d love to hear what’s working (and what’s not). Timecodes: 00:00 AI Browsers 00:18 Overview of AI Browsers: Dia and Comet 01:14 AI Chat Assistants 02:06 Basic Search 02:36 Advanced Search 02:50 Voice Modes and Personalization 03:26 Dia's Skills 04:35 Multi-Tab Reasoning 05:14 Comet's Integration and Agentic Capabilities 06:26 Connected Actions 07:23 Collaboration & Shared Workspaces 07:54 Comparative Analysis and Final Thoughts Resources: Find Olivia on X: https://x.com/omooretweets Stay Updated: Find a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16z Find a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.
What are real consumers actually doing with AI today? In this episode, a16z partners Olivia Moore and Justine Moore break down the fifth edition of our Consumer AI 100, a biannual ranking of the most used AI-native web and mobile products across the globe. Timecodes: 0:00 Introduction 1:45 New Companies & Trends 3:32 Companionship & Creative Tools 4:20 Big Tech on the List: Google’s Impact 6:24 Chinese AI Companies & Global Trends 10:19 Vibecoding: A New Trend 13:40 AI All-Stars: Consistent Top Performers 15:30 Network Effects & Product Experience 17:20 Enterprise Adoption & Prosumer Growth 19:40 Biggest Takeaways 21:09 Grok's debut 22:56 Future predictions 25:14 Closing & Audience Engagement Resources: Find the article here: https://a16z.com/100-gen-ai-apps-5/ Find Olivia on X: https://x.com/omooretweets Find Justine on X: https://x.com/venturetwins Stay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16z Find a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16z Find a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/ Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details, please see a16z.com/disclosures.
a16z partners Olivia and Justine Moore unpack the latest in consumer AI including: - Grok’s “Imagine” and its instant, social-first creative tools - Google’s Genie 3 and the future of 3D worlds - GPT-5: what’s new and missing, plus why some want their old chatbot back - AI-generated music from ElevenLabs - Olivia’s vibecoded Jensen Huang selfie app Timecodes: 0:00 Introduction & This Week's Topics 0:24 Grok Imagine: Social AI Image & Video Generation 4:48 GPT-5 Release & GPT-4 Deprecation 5:36 Comparing GPT-5 and GPT-4: Coding vs. Personality 9:13 AI for Mental Health: Illinois Law & Industry Impact 12:29 Genie 3: Interactive World Models from Google 16:53 ElevenLabs Music Model: Licensed AI Music Generation 19:16 Vibecoding: Consumer Experiments & Platform Evolution 24:14 The Future of Vibecoding & AI Tools 27:05 Conclusions Resources: Find Olivia on X: https://x.com/omooretweets Find Justine on X: https://x.com/venturetwins Read Anish and Justine’s vibecoding post: https://a16z.com/specialized-app-gen-platforms/ Stay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16z Find a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16z Find a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/ Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details, please see a16z.com/disclosures