This is, without a doubt, the boldest and most impressive backhanded compliment I've ever read on HN. I have no idea what A16Z's returns for their LPs are acro

This is, without a doubt, the boldest and most impressive backhanded compliment I've ever read on HN. I have no idea what A16Z's returns for their LPs are across their funds, but this could literally be right out of a movie script. **SCENE** GENERAL PARTNER is chatting with potential LIMITED PARTNER over cocktails. LP: The fund you're raising... the thesis, it's... interesting. You've done a great job with your last three funds. But I've read similar things from Andreessen's team that make me think they have a better grasp of the space - wouldn't my money be better invested with them? GP smirks and calmly reaches towards MARTINI GLASS, casually picking the toothpick, olive still attached, between her thumb and index fingers. She places the olive between her teeth to the side of her mouth, grasps, and pulls the olive off the toothpick in one swift motion. She carefully places the toothpick in a napkin, stares LP in the eye, and pauses just a moment before aggressively biting down. She finishes chewing without breaking eye contact. GP: Ah. Yes, they do market themselves as visionaries. It's completely intentional. They're fantastic at marketing, PR, and brand building. In less than a decade, while generating very unimpressive returns, they've built one of the strongest VC brands in the world. They're phenomenal at it. They do it so well that they make it look easy, but it's not at all. LP: So if I'd like to make money... GP: You got it. How much are you in for?