Pitch-prov: Where Pitching Meets Improv. Lesson #3 - PITCHPLASTICITY: Improv Techniques to Improve Your Pitch
​🎤 Pitch-prov: Lesson #3 - PITCHPLASTICITY: Improv Techniques to Improve Your Pitch
​The Lesson:
​Learn how to master the art of the 'soft pivot' and maintain elite status in high-pressure rooms by applying core improv principles to your business pitch.
​Special Expert Storytellers coming to us from Imposters Theater:
​Jeff is a five-time CMO and author who has led marketing strategies for Salesforce, Yext, and ExactTarget through IPOs and acquisitions. He draws on extensive experience in private equity, startups, and angel investing to teach others how to pitch and succeed in fragmented markets. Outside of business, he is a sketch comedy performer and serves on several non-profit boards.
​Ryan Santa
​Ryan is a classically trained performer and the Head of Professional Development at Imposters Theater. He holds a BA in Theatre Arts and studied at The Second City Acting Conservatory before directing award-winning productions on the festival circuit. Today, he teaches improvisation to diverse audiences ranging from local high schools to Fortune 500 companies.
​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
Executive Producer:
Big Kitty Labs
Associate Producer:
OneThirtyFive
​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).