NY Landing Lesson 10: Pitch Perfect Presentation Skills by C3Speech Founder

i2i recently launched the "IP2 Scale Out Program," a specialized accelerator initiative to support promising Taiwanese startups as they enter the U.S. market and explore Taiwan-U.S. collaboration opportunities.

This year, i2i led ten teams to New York for an immersive month-long training. As part of this program, on June 7, Lisa Patti, founder of C3Speech, hosted a “Pitch Perfect” presentation skills workshop tailored for startups.

Lesson 10: Pitch Perfect Presentation Skills by C3Speech Founder

Instructor: Lisa Patti

With years of experience as a licensed speech-language pathologist and a background in marketing, Lisa founded C3Speech in 2016, drawing on her multicultural upbringing in New York City.

Her company is dedicated to helping founders, executives, and industry experts from international and technical backgrounds effectively share their ideas and convey their company values to global audiences.

To date, C3Speech has supported hundreds of speakers worldwide in refining their presentations, public speaking, and communication skills.

Course Highlights

Clear Communication and Emotional Connection

Emphasizing the value of clarity and heartfelt engagement, Lisa highlighted that impactful presentations don’t just convey information; they resonate emotionally with the audience.

Participants learned storytelling techniques to make their presentations more compelling.

Enhancing Voice and Accent Clarity

Lisa shared insights into optimizing vocal delivery and speech clarity, with tips on reducing accent influence.

Drawing from her own multicultural background, she demonstrated how vocal variation can boost confidence and foster audience trust.

Building Leadership and Empathy

An effective presenter needs more than communication skills—they should also project leadership and empathy.

Through interactive exercises, participants practiced adapting their speaking style to connect with audiences across various contexts.

Real-World Interview and Presentation Techniques

This segment covered practical skills for interviews and pitches, particularly in staying poised when speaking to potential investors and partners.

Participants engaged in realistic scenarios to improve their overall delivery, gaining confidence for the Q&A sessions that follow their pitches.