/ About this event
Your ideas are good. The question is: do they land?
This is your practice room.
Pitch Lab Social is an evening for founders and tech leaders who want to sharpen how they pitch their company, ideas, or next big move.
A strong pitch isn't only about the right words. It's about how people experience you while you speak. Your body language and voice shape how credible you seem before you finish your first sentence.
How it works Pick up The Authority Edge Guide at check-in, a self-guided practice card developed by Dr. Sumeyra Ozturk, executive communication coach and founder of Speech & Mind.
As you mingle, try techniques like Grounded Posture, Strategic Pausing, and Vocal Authority in real conversations with the people around you.
Complete the guide and leave with practical tools for your next pitch or conversation.
Drinks will be available for purchase at the bar.
What to Expect ✦ The Authority Edge Guide to practice with and take home ✦ Real conversations to put the techniques into practice ✦ Optional pitch practice with feedback from Dr. Ozturk ✦ A curated group of founders and tech leaders
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.
📅 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 partner: 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.
