08/17/2026
If you are navigating investor pitches or sales conversations, join FounderNV on Thursday, August 20 for "From Expert to Partner: The Conversation Shift That Closes Deals."
In this session, learn how to stop pitching, start partnering, and close deals instead of hearing silence.
What We Will Cover:
The Pitch Trap: Why expert mode fails and how to avoid common conversation traps.
The Partnership Shift: A practical framework to move from pitching a product to building partnerships.
Read the Room: Tools to read live conversation cues and adapt your pitch instantly.
AI Strategy: How to use AI to practice high-stakes conversations before they happen.
Meet the Speaker:
The session is led by Irina Dzyubinsky, StartUpNV mentor, BD strategist, and founder communication coach who helps early-stage founders master high-stakes conversations.
When: Thursday, August 20 | 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
Where: International Innovation Center@Vegas (300 S 4th St #180, Las Vegas, NV)
Get your ticket here: https://luma.com/startupnv-zoc5