Pitch Like You Mean It: Comedy Techniques for Founders

Your deck is fine. Your delivery is what investors remember. An interactive workshop where founders learn how stand-up comedians win over a room, then try it out on the spot. No slides, no lectures. You'll work on → Timing and the power of the pause → Reading the room and adapting in real time → Authenticity and story that build trust → Delivery: voice, presence, confidence → Humor that lands without becoming the joke Format 🎤 Learn: practical techniques from professional comedy 🔥 Pitch: volunteers practice live and get instant feedback 🤝 Connect: curated, gamified networking with fellow founders Led by Dan Burt: 25+ years performing comedy across the US and Europe, 20 years teaching it, a degree in public speaking and a background in corporate training. For: founders, early-stage builders and startup teams. Non-native English speakers are very welcome. 🚪 Doors 18:30 · 🕖 19:00–21:00 📍 Cultura Lounge Bar, Lisbon 🎟 Early bird €20 (until 31.10.2026) · Regular €25 ·At the door €30 · Limited seats