Pitch Karaoke with Amalgam Improv

This session uses improv principles and interactive games to strengthen your real-world communication toolkit. Everyone is welcome to participate at their own pace—no performance experience required. Whether you’re a seasoned founder or just curious about startup culture, this workshop offers a playful space to practice bold thinking, recover from the unexpected, and enjoy the weirdness of creation with others.

This 2-hour event is designed for entrepreneurs, creators, and aspiring founders attending Forward Fest. Many participants may be working on new ideas or navigating early stages of their ventures. In the high-stakes world of business pitches and product demos, this session offers a refreshing way to build confidence in the chaos. Participants will practice speaking off-the-cuff, rebounding from mistakes, and getting reps in for thinking on their feet—all in a fun, low-stakes, high-energy setting.

Goals:

Increase comfort with spontaneous speaking and imperfect pitching

Build resilience to failure and quick pivots through…