Speak Easy: Pitch Lab SF
About this event
Your ideas are good. The question is: do they land?
This is your practice room.
Speak Easy: Pitch Lab SF is a hands-on evening for founders and ambitious professionals who want to sharpen how they pitch themselves, their ideas, or their next big move.
No lectures. No awkward spotlight. Real skill-building in a setting that doesn't feel like a workshop.
How it works: Order a drink and pick up your Pitch Lab Passport — a self-guided practice card developed by Dr. Sumeyra Ozturk, executive communication expert and founder of Speech & Mind. As you mingle, experiment with techniques like Strategic Pausing, Vocal Authority, and Grounded Presence. Complete your Passport and walk away with sharper communication, stronger presence, and practical tools you’ll use the very next day.
What to Expect✦ Curated, growth-minded professionals✦ Actionable tools you'll use immediately✦ Research-backed mini guide to take home✦ Bring your pitch to get feedback from Dr. Ozturk
Run of Show🕕 6:00–6:15 PM: Arrival & Check-In🎤 6:15–7:15 PM: Pitch Lab🥂 7:15–8:00 PM: Open Networking
⚡ Due to the curated nature of this event, spots are limited. Register early to secure your place.
📸 Photos and videos may be taken for promotional use.
🏛️ 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.
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Thank you to our venue sponsor:
Jax Vineyards is a family-owned Napa Valley winery founded by Kimberly Jax, a visionary woman entrepreneur who built the brand with grit, instinct, and a deep love for Cabernet Sauvignon. We bring Napa to SoMa, creating an urban oasis where bold wines, thoughtful hospitality, and community come together. We invite you to enjoy the expression of our collective passion.