This podcast episode explores the challenges of starting a presentation and emphasizes the importance of engaging with the audience. It provides tips for opening presentations, such as using surprising or interesting facts, addressing problems and offering solutions, and demonstrating the relevance of the topic to the audience. The episode also discusses the significance of knowing the audience and their interests when starting a presentation. Additionally, it delves into the technique of using storytelling to grab the audience's attention and highlights the value of engaging the audience with captivating stories. The episode concludes by presenting three ways to start a presentation: using a surprising fact, telling a story, or asking a question.