CDPHE Improvisation Workshop!

CDPHE Improvisation Workshop!

Communication. Collaboration. Innovation.

These skills are no longer nice to have – they are paramount in today’s workplace.

And they can be learned.

We were beyond excited when the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment approached us to produce a team-building workshop.

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Pitch Lab Headlines Denver Startup Week 2018!

Pitch Lab Headlines Denver Startup Week 2018!

The first time I bombed on-stage was a total nightmare.

But my first sales flop was even worse.

Minutes felt like hours. It was the very definition of death by PowerPoint.

I knew something had to change…

This year at Denver Startup Week Pitch Lab shared what we’ve learned over the past 20 years to help Denver entrepreneurs build better relationships, differentiate from the competition and win more deals!

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Slack's Origin Story & The Importance of Building Real Connection

Slack's Origin Story & The Importance of Building Real Connection

At Pitch Lab, we believe that when it comes to selling, you are the differentiator.

This is especially true in the ultra-competitive startup world. To this end, we open our entrepreneur-focused public speaking workshops by sharing Slack’s origin story.

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Going Rogue with Denver Startup Week Organizer, John Wilker!

Going Rogue with Denver Startup Week Organizer, John Wilker!

John Wilker knows what it takes to create events that don’t suck.

He delivers awesome technical conferences for his independent startup 360|Conferences, brought the first Ignite event to Colorado and has helped organize Denver Startup Week practically since its inception.

See what happened when Pitch Lab caught up with John Wilker to talk all things Sci-Fi, why old electronics are good for his back and how he got the nickname Chicken Bone!

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Can I Introduce You to Mrs. Q?

Can I Introduce You to Mrs. Q?

It’s hard to ask for what we want. It requires us to be vulnerable and opens up the possibility of rejection.

These fears creep into our asks and make us less bold with our requests.

The problem is that when we are unclear about what we want, others can’t get clear either.

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Creative Inspiration from Comedians @ Integer Denver!

Creative Inspiration from Comedians @ Integer Denver!

Integer Denver collaborates with Pitch Lab to get a burst of inspiration from our favorite comedians and brush up on our presentation skills!

Pitch Lab integrated techniques from Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Sarah Silverman to teach us how to master voice control, stage presence and storytelling to make an authentic connection with our audience.

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Stand Up for Science at Denver Museum of Nature & Science!

Stand Up for Science at Denver Museum of Nature & Science!

Denver Museum of Nature & Science teams up with Pitch Lab to help scientists improve their public speaking skills!

The now-elated archaeologists left Pitch Lab armed with new techniques and some suggestions of where to sharpen their skills: namely open-mic nights and improv groups.

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Climbing Mt. Cleverest with Ben Kronberg!

Climbing Mt. Cleverest with Ben Kronberg!

Ben and I have been friends for over 12 years now, but I’ve been his fan longer than that.

What makes him truly special though, is how he uses silence to build an almost unbearable tension in the room. Tension that begs to be released by a punchline only Ben can deliver.

Pitch Lab caught up with Ben to ask him a few questions about his worst experience on stage, how he deals with “butterflies” before a set and why your sales team can benefit from Pitch Lab.

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Can You Laugh Your Way to Better Sales Presentation Skills? @ Inflow

Can You Laugh Your Way to Better Sales Presentation Skills? @ Inflow

Have you ever bailed on buying a product or service because you didn't like the salesperson? Have you ever bought something you didn't need because you really liked the salesperson?

Us too. At Pitch Lab we believe that when it comes to sales, you are the differentiator. Especially in professional services.

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If You Blow the Pitch, You Won’t Win Regardless of the Idea @ Regis University!

If You Blow the Pitch, You Won’t Win Regardless of the Idea @ Regis University!

The Innovation Center is a great opportunity for budding entrepreneurs to hone their ideas and build their teams, culminating with a massive Innovation Challenge where entrepreneurs get to present their ideas in front of hundreds of potential investors.

Knowing that public speaking is a weakness for most Dr. Ken Sagendorf, Professor and Director at Regis University Innovation Center, thought it would be beneficial to equip his entrepreneurs with the skills necessary to “nail” their pitches.

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