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    a16z Podcast | What’s Next for Marketplace Startups (Hint: Services)

    Li Jin, Andrew Chen, Frank Chen

    A16Z outlines a strategic shift in digital marketplaces toward the "Managed Era," where platforms assume operational control to address the low digital penetration in heterogeneous service sectors. The firm targets regulated industries such as healthcare and mental wellness, advocating for supply expansion through AI automation and redefined licensing to unlock unconsumed demand. This approach anticipates a future where corporate entities replace individual providers in high-trust verticals to ensure scalable, consistent quality.