About this Event
Born to Speak Academy is a 6-week, in-person speaking program in Montréal that ends on a real stage, in front of a live audience and an expert jury, with a cash prize for the winner. And many more opportunities (high-level sales positions, business partnerships, and a chance to pitch for investment).
This free audition is your way in. 40 spots available. Only 10 people will be selected.
HOW IT WORKS
Step 1: Free audition (Saturday, December 5, 2026, 1 pm to 5 pm, or the second audition on Saturday, January 9, 2027)
Step 2: The 6-week Academy starts Saturday, January 16, 2027. One in-person workshop every week, plus an expert guest every two weeks.
Step 3: The Final on Saturday, March 6, 2027. Compete on stage in front of a live audience, with the 3 experts as the jury. The winner takes home a cash prize. The top 3 finalists also get access to opportunities from the expert jury: high-level sales positions in their organizations, business partnerships with the experts, and a chance to pitch for investment in their own business, with terms discussed live on stage.
WHO IT'S FOR
Entrepreneurs, startup founders, closers, and people in business, in English or French.
The world is shaped by those who learn how to move people.
Event venue & nearby stays
1180 Rue de Bleury, 1180 Rue de Bleury, Montréal, Canada
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