What we’re about
Welcome!
Startup Speakers are passionate, creative, and 'startup' early-risers 🐛🐦.
• Meeting 7:15 AM to 8:30 AM, every Wednesday morning
• Online Zoom and
• @Plug and Play Tech Center in Sunnyvale, CA.
As an official Toastmasters club, we're about improving our public speaking and leadership skills 💪. As a Silicon Valley club, we're about entrepreneurial innovation and nailing your next pitch deck opportunity 💡.
Put it all together -- along with forward looking optimism -- and you've got Startup Speakers Toastmasters 🔨💚🎤.
We invite all with similar interests.
Come and check us out on Zoom!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Startup Speakers - Toastmasters MeetingLink visible for attendees
MEETING IN PERSON AND ONLINE on Zoom
The meeting will be a hybrid meeting (i.e. both online and face-to-face) until further notice. We will meet on Zoom and at Plug And Play Tech Center in Sunnyvale:
Plug And Play Tech Center HQ
440 N Wolfe Rd.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Address is above, once you enter say you are joining Toastmasters at the security desk, they will tell you which room we are in. If they require a sign-in just enter "Other Visitor"; then "Toastmasters" on the console.
Everyone is encouraged to bring a laptop to fit in with the rest of the group.
WHY ATTEND?
Visit us also at our startupspeakers.us website.
❤️Guests are most welcome.
- Jump start your day with inspirational and informative speeches.
- Grow your public speaking and leadership skills.
- Practice giving smooth, concise talks, with impact to the audience.
- Make mistakes and learn from them, in a friendly supportive group.
So you could give professional talks, ace job interviews, pitch VCs 💰...
Please be available on both audio AND video, to fully experience a Toastmasters session!
MEETING SCHEDULE
7:10 Networking (come early)
7:15 Start of Meeting
–––
• Opening by Toastmaster of the day
• Prepared speeches with 2-3 Speakers (5-7 min each)
• Evaluations for the prepared speeches
• Table Topics: opportunity for all to give 1-2 min. impromptu speech
• Evaluation of meeting, by Duty Masters & General Evaluator
• Awards and guest feedback
–––
8:30 End of Meeting
ZOOM DETAILS & INVITATION
Topic: Startup Speakers Toastmasters Weekly Meeting
Time: 07:10 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting Link:
https://zoom.us/j/95652354905?pwd=WmZ6citJVWdwTStxWUtwNUVLb3pCUT09
Meeting ID: 956 5235 4905
Passcode: 7827887
One tap mobile
+16699006833,,95652354905#,,,,*7827887# US (San Jose)
Dial by your location
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
ADDITIONAL ZOOM & ONLINE MEETING RESOURCES
Zoom instructions for connecting as well as using a digital background to protect your personal space can be found below.
We encourage all guests and participants if not familiar with Zoom to first download the Zoom App for FREE onto your phone, tablet or PC via the website Zoom.us. Following, please review the links copied below on best practices for audio and video connectivity, how to re-name yourself, as well as adding and using a digital background for privacy.
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us
https://toastmasterscdn.azureedge.net/medias/files/department-documents/online-clubs/458-online-meeting-infographic.pdf
ABOUT TOASTMASTERS
Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs.
Founded in October 1924, the Toastmasters International organization currently has more than 280,000 members in 13,500-plus clubs in 116 countries.
For information about local Toastmasters clubs, please visit www.toastmasters.org
www.toastmasters.org/covid19
COVID-19:
We encourage all participants to remain safe. Please respect all local COVID-19 guidelines, especially for this meeting venue as it may change. Please bring and wear your mask and stay at home if you are showing any signs of symptoms. Please attend at your own risk, as this group and its organizers are not liable for any incidents.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html
- Startup Speakers - Toastmasters MeetingLink visible for attendees
MEETING IN PERSON AND ONLINE on Zoom
The meeting will be a hybrid meeting (i.e. both online and face-to-face) until further notice. We will meet on Zoom and at Plug And Play Tech Center in Sunnyvale:
Plug And Play Tech Center HQ
440 N Wolfe Rd.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Address is above, once you enter say you are joining Toastmasters at the security desk, they will tell you which room we are in. If they require a sign-in just enter "Other Visitor"; then "Toastmasters" on the console.
Everyone is encouraged to bring a laptop to fit in with the rest of the group.
WHY ATTEND?
Visit us also at our startupspeakers.us website.
❤️Guests are most welcome.
- Jump start your day with inspirational and informative speeches.
- Grow your public speaking and leadership skills.
- Practice giving smooth, concise talks, with impact to the audience.
- Make mistakes and learn from them, in a friendly supportive group.
So you could give professional talks, ace job interviews, pitch VCs 💰...
Please be available on both audio AND video, to fully experience a Toastmasters session!
MEETING SCHEDULE
7:10 Networking (come early)
7:15 Start of Meeting
–––
• Opening by Toastmaster of the day
• Prepared speeches with 2-3 Speakers (5-7 min each)
• Evaluations for the prepared speeches
• Table Topics: opportunity for all to give 1-2 min. impromptu speech
• Evaluation of meeting, by Duty Masters & General Evaluator
• Awards and guest feedback
–––
8:30 End of Meeting
ZOOM DETAILS & INVITATION
Topic: Startup Speakers Toastmasters Weekly Meeting
Time: 07:10 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting Link:
https://zoom.us/j/95652354905?pwd=WmZ6citJVWdwTStxWUtwNUVLb3pCUT09
Meeting ID: 956 5235 4905
Passcode: 7827887
One tap mobile
+16699006833,,95652354905#,,,,*7827887# US (San Jose)
Dial by your location
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
ADDITIONAL ZOOM & ONLINE MEETING RESOURCES
Zoom instructions for connecting as well as using a digital background to protect your personal space can be found below.
We encourage all guests and participants if not familiar with Zoom to first download the Zoom App for FREE onto your phone, tablet or PC via the website Zoom.us. Following, please review the links copied below on best practices for audio and video connectivity, how to re-name yourself, as well as adding and using a digital background for privacy.
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us
https://toastmasterscdn.azureedge.net/medias/files/department-documents/online-clubs/458-online-meeting-infographic.pdf
ABOUT TOASTMASTERS
Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs.
Founded in October 1924, the Toastmasters International organization currently has more than 280,000 members in 13,500-plus clubs in 116 countries.
For information about local Toastmasters clubs, please visit www.toastmasters.org
www.toastmasters.org/covid19
COVID-19:
We encourage all participants to remain safe. Please respect all local COVID-19 guidelines, especially for this meeting venue as it may change. Please bring and wear your mask and stay at home if you are showing any signs of symptoms. Please attend at your own risk, as this group and its organizers are not liable for any incidents.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html
- Startup Speakers - Toastmasters MeetingLink visible for attendees
MEETING IN PERSON AND ONLINE on Zoom
The meeting will be a hybrid meeting (i.e. both online and face-to-face) until further notice. We will meet on Zoom and at Plug And Play Tech Center in Sunnyvale:
Plug And Play Tech Center HQ
440 N Wolfe Rd.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Address is above, once you enter say you are joining Toastmasters at the security desk, they will tell you which room we are in. If they require a sign-in just enter "Other Visitor"; then "Toastmasters" on the console.
Everyone is encouraged to bring a laptop to fit in with the rest of the group.
WHY ATTEND?
Visit us also at our startupspeakers.us website.
❤️Guests are most welcome.
- Jump start your day with inspirational and informative speeches.
- Grow your public speaking and leadership skills.
- Practice giving smooth, concise talks, with impact to the audience.
- Make mistakes and learn from them, in a friendly supportive group.
So you could give professional talks, ace job interviews, pitch VCs 💰...
Please be available on both audio AND video, to fully experience a Toastmasters session!
MEETING SCHEDULE
7:10 Networking (come early)
7:15 Start of Meeting
–––
• Opening by Toastmaster of the day
• Prepared speeches with 2-3 Speakers (5-7 min each)
• Evaluations for the prepared speeches
• Table Topics: opportunity for all to give 1-2 min. impromptu speech
• Evaluation of meeting, by Duty Masters & General Evaluator
• Awards and guest feedback
–––
8:30 End of Meeting
ZOOM DETAILS & INVITATION
Topic: Startup Speakers Toastmasters Weekly Meeting
Time: 07:10 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting Link:
https://zoom.us/j/95652354905?pwd=WmZ6citJVWdwTStxWUtwNUVLb3pCUT09
Meeting ID: 956 5235 4905
Passcode: 7827887
One tap mobile
+16699006833,,95652354905#,,,,*7827887# US (San Jose)
Dial by your location
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
ADDITIONAL ZOOM & ONLINE MEETING RESOURCES
Zoom instructions for connecting as well as using a digital background to protect your personal space can be found below.
We encourage all guests and participants if not familiar with Zoom to first download the Zoom App for FREE onto your phone, tablet or PC via the website Zoom.us. Following, please review the links copied below on best practices for audio and video connectivity, how to re-name yourself, as well as adding and using a digital background for privacy.
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us
https://toastmasterscdn.azureedge.net/medias/files/department-documents/online-clubs/458-online-meeting-infographic.pdf
ABOUT TOASTMASTERS
Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs.
Founded in October 1924, the Toastmasters International organization currently has more than 280,000 members in 13,500-plus clubs in 116 countries.
For information about local Toastmasters clubs, please visit www.toastmasters.org
www.toastmasters.org/covid19
COVID-19:
We encourage all participants to remain safe. Please respect all local COVID-19 guidelines, especially for this meeting venue as it may change. Please bring and wear your mask and stay at home if you are showing any signs of symptoms. Please attend at your own risk, as this group and its organizers are not liable for any incidents.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html
- Startup Speakers - Toastmasters MeetingLink visible for attendees
MEETING IN PERSON AND ONLINE on Zoom
The meeting will be a hybrid meeting (i.e. both online and face-to-face) until further notice. We will meet on Zoom and at Plug And Play Tech Center in Sunnyvale:
Plug And Play Tech Center HQ
440 N Wolfe Rd.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Address is above, once you enter say you are joining Toastmasters at the security desk, they will tell you which room we are in. If they require a sign-in just enter "Other Visitor"; then "Toastmasters" on the console.
Everyone is encouraged to bring a laptop to fit in with the rest of the group.
WHY ATTEND?
Visit us also at our startupspeakers.us website.
❤️Guests are most welcome.
- Jump start your day with inspirational and informative speeches.
- Grow your public speaking and leadership skills.
- Practice giving smooth, concise talks, with impact to the audience.
- Make mistakes and learn from them, in a friendly supportive group.
So you could give professional talks, ace job interviews, pitch VCs 💰...
Please be available on both audio AND video, to fully experience a Toastmasters session!
MEETING SCHEDULE
7:10 Networking (come early)
7:15 Start of Meeting
–––
• Opening by Toastmaster of the day
• Prepared speeches with 2-3 Speakers (5-7 min each)
• Evaluations for the prepared speeches
• Table Topics: opportunity for all to give 1-2 min. impromptu speech
• Evaluation of meeting, by Duty Masters & General Evaluator
• Awards and guest feedback
–––
8:30 End of Meeting
ZOOM DETAILS & INVITATION
Topic: Startup Speakers Toastmasters Weekly Meeting
Time: 07:10 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting Link:
https://zoom.us/j/95652354905?pwd=WmZ6citJVWdwTStxWUtwNUVLb3pCUT09
Meeting ID: 956 5235 4905
Passcode: 7827887
One tap mobile
+16699006833,,95652354905#,,,,*7827887# US (San Jose)
Dial by your location
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
ADDITIONAL ZOOM & ONLINE MEETING RESOURCES
Zoom instructions for connecting as well as using a digital background to protect your personal space can be found below.
We encourage all guests and participants if not familiar with Zoom to first download the Zoom App for FREE onto your phone, tablet or PC via the website Zoom.us. Following, please review the links copied below on best practices for audio and video connectivity, how to re-name yourself, as well as adding and using a digital background for privacy.
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us
https://toastmasterscdn.azureedge.net/medias/files/department-documents/online-clubs/458-online-meeting-infographic.pdf
ABOUT TOASTMASTERS
Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs.
Founded in October 1924, the Toastmasters International organization currently has more than 280,000 members in 13,500-plus clubs in 116 countries.
For information about local Toastmasters clubs, please visit www.toastmasters.org
www.toastmasters.org/covid19
COVID-19:
We encourage all participants to remain safe. Please respect all local COVID-19 guidelines, especially for this meeting venue as it may change. Please bring and wear your mask and stay at home if you are showing any signs of symptoms. Please attend at your own risk, as this group and its organizers are not liable for any incidents.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html
