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