Top Silicon Valley Comms Strategist Shares How AI Leaders Lose Public Trust
garrytan · x · 2026-08-14
Lulu Meservey, a prominent Silicon Valley communications strategist, shares core insights on startup PR and messaging.
- Go Direct: Founders should build a movement rather than solely relying on media, communicating directly with audiences for clearer messaging.
- Human Story: Focus on how the product benefits people rather than just the product itself.
- Fake Engagement is Toxic: Buying fake social media engagement is worse than low engagement because it destroys public trust.
- AI PR Pitfalls: Specifically notes that current AI company leaders often lose public trust due to overpromising or opaque communication.
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