Infinite Loops Julie Fredrickson — "Circumstances change. Humanity doesn't. Plan accordingly." (EP.181)
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Sep 28, 2023 Julie Fredrickson, former founder and Managing Partner of Chaotic Capital, discusses topics such as the Great Weirding, becoming a playable character, the power of preparation, preference falsification, and the trade-off of living in Silicon Valley or Manhattan. They explore the influence of hippie culture on tech, the importance of adaptability, reprogramming beliefs, finding your voice as a founder, and learning from mistakes.
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Change Is Constant, Human Nature Is Not
- Circumstances constantly change while human nature remains stable across history.
- Julie uses Thucydides to argue planning should adapt to change, not assume static conditions.
The Great Weirding Explained
- The Great Weirding describes competing narratives colliding as timelines jump tracks.
- Julie says amplified connectivity makes near-future expectations unstable and increases unpredictability.
Fund Founders Who Keep Showing Up
- Prioritize founders who consistently show up and compound small progress over long horizons.
- Julie looks for daily persistence because compounding effort creates outsized outcomes over time.