THE PITCH ROOM: Live. Interactive. Built for Founders - #NYTechWeek
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You don't need a better idea. You need a better delivery.
Most founders lose the room in the first 60 seconds — not because of their deck, but because their nervous system takes over.
Under pressure, your voice and body language shift, often without you realizing it. Those signals shape how you're perceived before your content has a chance to land. If you haven't trained for that, they quietly work against you.
The Pitch Room is a fully interactive session led by Dr. Sumeyra Ozturk, executive communication expert and founder of Speech & Mind — grounded in neuroscience and the psychology of persuasion.
Each round targets a specific element: how you project authority, signal confidence, and hold attention under pressure. You'll refine your delivery, identify your blind spots, and apply adjustments in real time, so your delivery becomes as strong as your ideas.
What you'll walk away with:
- A clear framework for pitches that land
- Techniques for speaking with authority and precision
- Tools to stay steady and in control under pressure
- What investors notice before your message even lands
Built for: Founders who are done leaving rooms wondering what went wrong.
About the Host
Speech & Mind helps leaders and ambitious professionals communicate with clarity, confidence, and presence in high-stakes moments. Founded by Dr. Sumeyra Ozturk, the firm combines behavioral research with practical strategy to elevate performance when it matters most.
🌐 Visit website: speechandmind.com
📊 Take Confident Communication Assessment https://speechandmind.com/assessment/
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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