A Private Study x Antler: A Conversation on STORYTELLING

What makes a story stick? Storytelling is one of the few crafts that cuts across everything — art, business, technology. From films to stand-up, Substack essays to dinner tables, storytelling sits at the center of how ideas spread, how culture moves, and how people make sense of the world. Join Antler and A Private Study for an intimate panel discussion exploring storytelling across disciplines — featuring creators and operators working at the top of their craft. We’ll unpack: What sparks curiosity — and how great storytellers choose what to pursue The anatomy of a compelling story across formats How different mediums (film, comedy, writing, data, food, product) shape narrative The role of storytelling in an AI-saturated world How to develop your own voice and perspective Featuring: Jonah Feingold (Filmmaker) Ali Kolbert (Comedian) Jonah Reider (Chef & Entrepreneur) Joe Hovde (Data Scientist @ Spotify, Substacker) This will be a candid, cross-disciplinary conversation. Expect sharp perspectives, honest tradeoffs, and a room full of people who care deeply about craft. If you care about storytelling — whether in media, startups, or ideas — this is for you. About A Private Study A Private Study is an invite-only forum for rigorous, first-principles discussion on complex and often controversial topics. Through small, in-person gatherings, it serves as an arena for curious and ambitious thinkers to test ideas, challenge assumptions, and sharpen their thinking through honest, civil debate. Interested? Apply for membership here. About Antler Antler is a global early-stage venture capital firm that backs exceptional individuals at the earliest stages of company building. Operating across major tech ecosystems, Antler partners with founders from day zero—helping them find co-founders, validate ideas, and build companies from the ground up.