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How Storytelling for Startups Works with Hustle Fund's Eric Bahn and HackerNoon's David Smookeby@hackernoonevents

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

by HackerNoon EventsSeptember 18th, 2023
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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 GP Eric Bahn and HackerNoon founder David Smooke for a discussion on storytelling. Read on to find out more.
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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?

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.