orangehatter on Nostr: ✨ Adaptability in Action: A Lesson from Louisville Startup Week ✨ This week, I ...
✨ Adaptability in Action: A Lesson from Louisville Startup Week ✨
This week, I had the opportunity to attend #LouisvilleStartupWeek and was scheduled to deliver a two-part presentation on #Bitcoin to local startup founders.
Part 1 kicked off as planned—members of the Louisville Bitcoin Network began with an enthusiastic intro on Bitcoin: how it works, its value, and the different ways transactions are conducted. The audience was intrigued, but as I watched from the back of the room, something became clear: while everyone was interested, few had previous exposure to Bitcoin. The majority of the audience was trying to absorb brand new and very foreign concepts.
As more information was shared, I could sense the energy in the room gradually diminishing. It was a lot to take in—especially on a grey, rainy day with the relentless downpour visible outside the big glass windows. Their minds were working overtime to translate these complex ideas into something they could grasp.
So, we made a last-minute pivot.
Instead of continuing with another dense lecture, we switched gears and invited everyone to play HODL UP, the Bitcoin mining board game. Drinks were ordered, the board was set up, and the atmosphere shifted immediately. 💡
What followed was a lighthearted yet highly engaging continuation of the Bitcoin conversation—this time, in a hands-on and interactive format. By the end of the event, the room was buzzing with energy.
Lesson learned:
When introducing Bitcoin to a room full of complete newbies, bite-sized information is key—and whenever possible, make learning interactive.
#Startups #BitcoinEducation #LearningByDoing #Adaptability #InteractiveLearning #HODLUP #Louisville
Many thanks to Louisville Startup Week for inviting us to participate!
This week, I had the opportunity to attend #LouisvilleStartupWeek and was scheduled to deliver a two-part presentation on #Bitcoin to local startup founders.
Part 1 kicked off as planned—members of the Louisville Bitcoin Network began with an enthusiastic intro on Bitcoin: how it works, its value, and the different ways transactions are conducted. The audience was intrigued, but as I watched from the back of the room, something became clear: while everyone was interested, few had previous exposure to Bitcoin. The majority of the audience was trying to absorb brand new and very foreign concepts.
As more information was shared, I could sense the energy in the room gradually diminishing. It was a lot to take in—especially on a grey, rainy day with the relentless downpour visible outside the big glass windows. Their minds were working overtime to translate these complex ideas into something they could grasp.
So, we made a last-minute pivot.
Instead of continuing with another dense lecture, we switched gears and invited everyone to play HODL UP, the Bitcoin mining board game. Drinks were ordered, the board was set up, and the atmosphere shifted immediately. 💡
What followed was a lighthearted yet highly engaging continuation of the Bitcoin conversation—this time, in a hands-on and interactive format. By the end of the event, the room was buzzing with energy.
Lesson learned:
When introducing Bitcoin to a room full of complete newbies, bite-sized information is key—and whenever possible, make learning interactive.
#Startups #BitcoinEducation #LearningByDoing #Adaptability #InteractiveLearning #HODLUP #Louisville
Many thanks to Louisville Startup Week for inviting us to participate!