Pitch-prov: Where Pitching Meets Improv. If You Build It... Will They Come?
​🎤 Pitch-prov: Lesson #2
If You Build It... Will They Come?
​The Lesson:
No product. No solution. Still got buy-in.
A real-world lesson that challenges how we think about pitching—and what actually makes people lean in.
​Pitch-prov: Where pitching meets improv — and practice beats perfection
​Pitch-prov is a live, low-pressure pitch and storytelling experience where people practice communicating ideas in front of real people, for real situations.
​It blends short, informal pitches with improv-inspired elements—no polished decks, no memorized scripts. Just ideas, clarity, and learning by doing.
​Agenda:
​5:30 PM - Welcome
5:45 PM - Expert Lesson
6:00 PM - Open Mic Pitches
7:00 PM - Close & Networking
​Cast:
​MC / Host - John Bruton
Expert Storyteller - Swarna Solanki
Executive Producer:
Big Kitty Labs
Associate Producer:
Rep2x
​Beverage Partner:
The Old G Gin
Production Partner:
Pierced Poets' Productions
​Underwritten by:
The Ohio Startup Network
​Venue:
The Brother's Lounge
​This is not a pitch competition.
It’s built for founders, creatives, operators, and anyone who wants to communicate more clearly.
​How it works
​Each session starts with a short “expert lesson” based on a real pitching or communication experience.
​That lesson becomes the theme for the night.
​From there, the mic opens up. Participants apply the lesson in real time in a supportive, low-stakes environment. The goal isn’t perfection—it’s progress.
​Want to pitch?
​Pitchers sign up in advance. Spots are first-come, first-served, with newcomers prioritized.
​No selection. No judging. Early ideas and rough drafts are welcome.
​Who it’s for
​Founders and aspiring founders
​Creatives, operators, and builders
​Anyone with an idea they want to communicate more clearly
​You don’t need a finished product—just a willingness to try.
​Practice over performance.
Progress over polish.
​Event Disclaimer
​Alcohol may be served. Please drink responsibly and do not drink and drive. By attending, you assume all risk and release the event organizers and partners from liability for any incidents.
​By registering, you consent to photography/video recording and the public use of your likeness, and agree to receive periodic email communications (you may unsubscribe at any time).