THE AUTHORITY EDGE. Rooftop Experience for Founders & Tech Leaders #NYTechWeek
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People decide how seriously to take you before you finish your first sentence.
Your posture, your pace, and your voice are already shaping that impression before people have even heard your message. Most people never fully realize what they are signaling or how quickly they can shift it.
Set on the Starchild Rooftop, 27 floors above Midtown, this is an evening for founders and tech leaders who want to be taken seriously from the moment they walk in.
You'll receive The Authority Edge Guide: a research-backed set of 7 precise signals that shape how authority and presence are perceived, developed by Dr. Sumeyra Ozturk, executive communication expert and founder of Speech & Mind.
You'll use the guide throughout the evening, applying one technique at a time in real conversations and noticing how small changes in delivery and presence change the way people respond to you.
No lectures, no awkward spotlight. Just practical tools and real conversations that help you project greater confidence and authority in every room you walk into after this.
What to Expect
✦ A curated crowd of founders and tech leaders
✦ The Authority Edge Guide to use during the event and take home
✦ Real conversations, rooftop views, and a relaxed atmosphere
Run of Show
🕕 6:30–6:45 PM: Arrival & Check-In
🎤 6:45–7:45 PM: Conversations with The Authority Edge Guide
🥂 7:45–8:30 PM: Open Networking
📸 Photos and videos may be taken for promotional use.
About the Host | Dr. Sumeyra Ozturk helps executives and founders communicate with clarity, authority, and presence when the stakes are high. She holds a PhD in Psychology specializing in nonverbal communication and completed executive coaching training at Harvard. Her approach combines performance psychology and neuroscience to help leaders think clearly, communicate with precision, and stay composed under pressure.
🌐 speechandmind.com
Thank you to our venue sponsor:
Perched 27 stories high atop the Civilian Hotel, Starchild Rooftop offers an elevated lounge experience with exceptional views. The retractable roof transforms this venue from a climatized, glass-enclosed space to an open-air rooftop in seconds. An uncovered outdoor terrace offers panoramic views of the city skyline, and the custom Funktion-One sound system creates a uniquely immersive experience. This one-of-a-kind, Rockwell designed space provides a breathtaking backdrop for corporate events, social celebrations, afterparties and milestones of all kinds.
This event is a part of #NYTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com
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