In this fireside chat, comedian and creative Shawn Chidiac unpacks how humor and storytelling become powerful entrepreneurial tools. From building a personal brand to testing ideas in real time with an audience, comedy offers a masterclass in risk-taking, resilience, and rapid feedback. Shawn shares how understanding people, reading the room, and refining a voice are the same skills founders use to pitch, market, and grow. Blending wit with practical insight, the conversation explores how creativity, when paired with strategy, can turn ideas into ventures and attention into lasting impact.