VC rage bait sparks online debate

Venture capital firm General Catalyst ignited a firestorm on X with provocative content, successfully drawing significant attention and engagement. The posts, designed to elicit strong reactions, proved particularly effective in capturing the attention of prominent figures within the venture capital community. Marc Andreessen, a key figure at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), was among those who repeatedly responded to the bait, highlighting the widespread impact of General Catalyst's strategy. This tactic underscores a growing trend of using controversial online content to drive discussion and visibility within the tech industry.