Kristen Van Nest
Author · Narrative Strategist · Storyteller
I write books that make you laugh, think, and stay up too late reading. I also help tech companies turn complex products into stories people actually remember.
Published author (Simon & Schuster) · Former DoorDash content lead · 13+ years in brand storytelling for Google, IBM, and high-growth startups
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For Tech Companies
I Help Tech Companies Tell Stories That Drive Pipeline
As a Fractional Narrative Strategist, I embed with your team to build brand voice architecture, executive thought leadership programs, and content engines that compound over time. Past clients include DoorDash, and enterprise SaaS companies from Series B to Fortune 500.
5,200%
Organic traffic growth through narrative-led SEO
$775K
Pipeline generated in one quarter from narrative rebuild
366%
Increase in Closed-Won leads with story-driven campaigns
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