Infinite Loops Alex Danco — Speeches and Spells for the Kings and Priests (EP.283)
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Sep 25, 2025 In this lively chat, Alex Danco, a communications expert and writer now with a16z, delves into the intricate dance between VCs and founders, whom he dubs the 'kings and priests' of tech. He emphasizes the need for founders to own their narratives and revives the lost art of speechwriting, referencing Reagan's rhetorical finesse. The discussion spans America's 'hypomanic DNA' and its surprising cultural parallels with China, culminating in a call for authenticity in communication and a warning against neglecting thoughtful reading.
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Editorial Ops As Legitimacy Engine
- Prepare to use editorial operations to amplify founders' legitimacy and communications.
- Build a repeatable writing machine that gives founders free-tier power via public writing.
Resonant Lies Break Leaders
- People rise until a self-told lie hits resonant frequency and then catastrophically fail.
- Seniority amplifies false narratives because entourages stop contradicting them.
Use Safety Valves To Avoid Amplification
- Create cultural safety valves to surface reality inside companies, like regular customer-service rotations.
- Seek reality actively; leaders must go find dissenting evidence rather than avoid it.
