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Alex Danco on Speechwriting, Blogging, and Giving Founders Power

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Fresh off the announcement of his move from Shopify to a16z, Alex Danco joins TBPN to talk about the “trade deal” that brought him here and his mission to make the firm’s written content truly world class.

He discusses why he believes writing still matters in the age of AI, how great prose can act as “power transfer technology” for founders, and why he’s betting on the overlooked art of speechwriting. Alex also reflects on his years as a founder, investor, and longtime blogger, and shares the formats he’s most excited to explore, from deal memos to launch speeches.

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0:00 Joining a16z

0:41 The Power of Writing & Speechwriting

2:45 Reflections on Blogging & Communication

5:10 Writing as Power Transfer Technology

6:46 Formats & Content at a16z

8:09 The Underrated Art of Speechwriting

11:21 The Evolution of Blogging & Audience

12:23 Looking Forward: Brand & Legacy

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Find Alex on X: https://x.com/Alex_Danco

Watch TBPN: https://www.tbpn.com/

Follow TBPN on X: https://x.com/tbpn

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Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16z

Find a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16z

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Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

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Manage episode 499904886 series 2546451
Content provided by a16z and Andreessen Horowitz. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by a16z and Andreessen Horowitz or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Fresh off the announcement of his move from Shopify to a16z, Alex Danco joins TBPN to talk about the “trade deal” that brought him here and his mission to make the firm’s written content truly world class.

He discusses why he believes writing still matters in the age of AI, how great prose can act as “power transfer technology” for founders, and why he’s betting on the overlooked art of speechwriting. Alex also reflects on his years as a founder, investor, and longtime blogger, and shares the formats he’s most excited to explore, from deal memos to launch speeches.

Timecodes:

0:00 Joining a16z

0:41 The Power of Writing & Speechwriting

2:45 Reflections on Blogging & Communication

5:10 Writing as Power Transfer Technology

6:46 Formats & Content at a16z

8:09 The Underrated Art of Speechwriting

11:21 The Evolution of Blogging & Audience

12:23 Looking Forward: Brand & Legacy

Resources:

Find Alex on X: https://x.com/Alex_Danco

Watch TBPN: https://www.tbpn.com/

Follow TBPN on X: https://x.com/tbpn

Stay Updated:

Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16z

Find a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16z

Find a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z

Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/

Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenberg

Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

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