Speak Easy: Pitch Lab Social #SFTechWeek

Saturday, Oct 10

5:00pm – 7:00pm

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Your ideas are good. The question is: do they land? Tech Week is full of conversations that matter, the ones that open doors, shape decisions, and move things forward. This is your practice room. Speak Easy: Pitch Lab Social is an evening for founders and tech leaders who want to sharpen how they pitch their company, their ideas, or their next big move. A strong pitch is not only about having the right words. It is about how people experience you while you speak. Your presence and your body language shape how your authority and credibility are perceived before you finish your first sentence. How it works: Order a drink and pick up The Authority Edge Guide, a self-guided practice card developed by Dr. Sumeyra Ozturk, executive communication coach and founder of Speech & Mind. As you mingle, experiment with techniques like Grounded Posture, Strategic Pausing, and Vocal Authority in real conversations. Complete the Guide and walk away with sharper communication, stronger presence, and practical tools you'll use the very next day. WHAT TO EXPECT ✦ Curated, growth-minded crowd ✦ Actionable tools you’ll use immediately ✦ A research-backed mini guide to take home ✦ Optional pitch practice with feedback from Dr. Ozturk RUN OF SHOW 5:00–5:15 PM — Arrival & check-in 5:15–6:15 PM — Pitch Lab Social 6:15–7:00 PM — Open networking 📸 Photos and videos may be taken during the event for promotional purposes. By attending, you consent to being photographed or filmed. About the Host | Dr. Sumeyra Ozturk helps executives and founders communicate with clarity and authority under pressure. She holds a PhD in Psychology specializing in nonverbal communication and completed executive coaching training at Harvard. Her science-based approach translates the latest research into practical tools founders can use in high-stakes moments. 📅 Have an important pitch or conversation coming up? Let's make sure your message lands. Book a free 1:1 consultation: speechandmind.com Thank you to our venue sponsor: Novela is an elevated cocktail lounge and private event destination in the heart of downtown San Francisco. Inspired by literature and timeless design, the venue pairs striking interiors with an intimate, sophisticated atmosphere, exceptional cocktails, and warm hospitality. Just steps from Moscone Center and San Francisco’s premier hotels, Novela offers a distinctive setting for corporate receptions, private celebrations, brand activations, and exclusive buyouts—delivering an experience that feels both refined and uniquely San Francisco. This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.