Most founders don’t lose deals because of their product. They lose them because of how they show up in the conversation. The default is “expert mode” leading with credentials, correcting the room, talking more than listening. You walk out feeling like you nailed it. Then you never hear back. In this session, Irina Dzyubinsky breaks down why that happens and shares a practical framework for shifting from pitching to partnering, including a real-time tool for reading any conversation, and how founders can use AI to practice high-stakes conversations before they count. Who it’s for: Early-stage founders navigating investor and prospect conversations. About the Speaker Irina Dzyubinsky is a StartUpNV mentor, BD strategist, and founder communication coach who works with early-stage founders on the conversations that make or break deals.