Solving for Joy, The Power of Hustle, and More with Hustle Fund's Eric Bahn

Made It with Connor Tomkies

Eric Bahn, co-founder of Hustle Fund, discusses his journey as an entrepreneur and investor. He shares insights on building genuine communities, identifying true "hustlers", and redefining wealth and success. Eric opens up about his family's story, working with his wife and sister, and the importance of vulnerability in leadership. He also discusses Hustle Fund's unique investment approach and their flagship event Camp Hustle which aims to build meaningful connections. This candid conversation touches on finding joy after an exit, building inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems, and growing together in the long-term.

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro
01:35 - Building Genuine Communities
03:13 - Eric's Vulnerable Journey
04:44 - Eric's Family's Sacrifices
08:15 - Pivotal Life Moments
10:43 - Minivan Enthusiasm & Branding
13:13 - Beat the GMAT
16:00 - 3 Pillars of an Excellent Community
19:32 - Choosing the Right Acquirer
21:58 - Post-Exit World Travel
24:43 - Working with Your Sister
26:47 - Genesis of Hustle Fund
29:25 - Hustle Fund's Secret Weapon
30:29 - Hustle Fund's Investment Approach
32:30 - Hustle Fund's Inclusive Mission
34:44 - The Loneliness of Success
37:07 - Navigating Life After an Exit
39:56 - Camp Hustle
42:05 - Power of Shared Experiences
44:17 - Hustle Fund Community
45:46 - Eric's Ideal Collaborators

Eric's Stuff

Hustle Fund: https://www.hustlefund.vc/
Eric's X: https://x.com/ericbahn
Eric's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericbahn/

My Stuff

Podcast: www.mysecondmillionpodcast.com
Website: https://www.connortomkies.com/
X: https://twitter.com/ConnorTomkies
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connortomkies/