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Alex Danco on Speechwriting, Blogging, and Giving Founders Power

2025-08-13 · 15 min · episode 901 · 16 entities

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    Link in episode "Alex Danco on Speechwriting, Blogging, and Giving Founders Power": https://x.com/Alex_Danco
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  • → references tbpn.com website
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    Link in episode "Alex Danco on Speechwriting, Blogging, and Giving Founders Power": https://tbpn.com/

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    Link in episode "Alex Danco on Speechwriting, Blogging, and Giving Founders Power": https://x.com/Alex_Danco
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    Link in episode "Alex Danco on Speechwriting, Blogging, and Giving Founders Power": https://tbpn.com/
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    Link in episode "Alex Danco on Speechwriting, Blogging, and Giving Founders Power": https://tbpn.com/

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Episode description as stored
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. Stay Updated: Find a16z on YouTube: YouTube Find a16z on X Find a16z on LinkedIn Listen to the a16z Show on Spotify Listen to the a16z Show on Apple Podcasts Follow our host: https://twitter.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.