How to people without making it a sales pitch

You need to tell people what you're building, but nobody wants to hear a pitch at a networking event. This session breaks down how to show up at conferences like Startupfest without being the person everyone avoids—how to tell your story in a way that makes people actually interested, how to ask questions that open doors instead of close them, and how to turn a conversation into a connection without making it transactional. You'll learn when to talk about your company and when to shut up and listen, how to read a room, and how to make introductions that benefit everyone involved. This isn't about pitching better—it's about being someone people want to help.