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Tech elite's new school aims to replace universities
The most powerful venture capital firm in Silicon Valley is starting a two-year private school intended to replace college, as some members of the U.S. tech elite question the benefits of a traditional university education.
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The Horowitz Andreessen Academy (HAA) is a two‑year private school launched by the most powerful venture‑capital firm in Silicon Valley. It is backed by veteran investors Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, who are questioning the value of traditional university education. The school aims to replace college for tech‑industry students. It will operate in Silicon Valley and is intended to offer an alternative to conventional higher‑education pathways.
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