VDW 6 | People Power: Igniting Connections for Startup Success

​Workshop Facilitator: Diana Massaro

Ignite connections with purpose, authenticity, and confidence. In this interactive workshop, entrepreneurial communications instructor Diana Massaro will help you develop the soft skills that power great networking—clear communication, active listening, and compelling introductions. You’ll learn practical strategies for starting conversations, asking better questions, and following up in ways that feel natural, not forced. Leave with a personalized networking game plan and the communication tools to turn casual encounters into meaningful relationships that support your venture, your career, and your growth as a founder.