How Storytelling for Startups Works with Hustle Fund's Eric Bahn and HackerNoon's David Smooke

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18 Sept 2023

Update: Watch the Storytelling for Startups Event

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hp0572ofio&embedable=true&transcript=true

Hey Hackers!


HackerNoon is proud to be a partner for this year’s Hustle Fund virtual event,Storytelling for Startups, taking place at 10 a.m. PT on October 3rd, 2023. The exclusive event will ​join Hustle Fund GP Eric Bahn and HackerNoon founder David Smooke for a discussion on storytelling. Read on, or click here to find out more :-)

About “Storytelling for Startups” Event

​Telling a great story is a super power. ​Founders can use it to fundraise, marketers can use it to convert customers, and just about anyone can use it to build a compelling blog. ​But how to hone your skills as a storyteller? How do you know what story your audience will love? And how do you leverage your storytelling skills into quantifiable results? ​By learning from the experts, of course.

​Join Hustle Fund GP Eric Bahn and HackerNoon founder David Smooke for a discussion on storytelling.

To secure your spot at the Storytelling for Startups Event, register here.

​What We'll Cover

  • What makes a great story?
  • ​What are pathos, ethos, and logos, and how do they come into play?
  • ​How can we leverage curiosity to increase audience engagement?
  • ​How to use storytelling to connect with your audience, regardless of topic or industry?
  • What role does vulnerability play when it comes to telling a story?
  • ​What stories should startups be telling, and where do those stories live?

https://lu.ma/storytellingforstartups?embedable=true

About The Storytelling for Startup Hosts

​Eric Bahn is the co-founder and GP of Hustle Fund, an early-stage VC fund that believes great founders look like anyone and come from anywhere. ​Eric is a storytelling master, and has cracked the code on using storytelling to connect with investors, partners, press, and founders. ​In his spare time, Eric loves hanging with his family, driving his minivan, and is currently learning how to DJ.

​David Smooke is the founder and CEO of HackerNoon, this technology publishing company. ​He's written 276 stories for HackerNoon, and led the company in fundraising $2.9m. In his spare time, David loves walking, basketball, skiing, and comedy shows.

To secure your spot at the Storytelling for Startups Event, register here.