Indian-origin entrepreneur Gagan Biyani, co-founder of online learning platform Udemy, has launched a private academy in San Francisco, backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), that aims to offer young people an alternative to the traditional college route, with a focus on technology, entrepreneurship and artificial intelligence (AI).
The Horowitz Andreessen Academy, led by Biyani as CEO, has raised $42 million, including $35 million from venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), according to media reports.
