# The Cold Outreach Playbook for Tech Sales

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**Date:** March 15, 2026 · 10:30 PM  
**Location:** JW Marriott / Salon AB  
**Format:** Presentation  
**Track:** Tech & AI track  
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## Speakers

- **Glenn Kramon** — Professor

Standing out in a crowded inbox or on a cold call is one of the toughest challenges in B2B sales. In this session, Glenn Kramon, Pulitzer Prize winning New York Times editor and Stanford Business School instructor, shares proven communication strategies that help sales professionals earn attention and credibility with decision-makers. You’ll learn how to open with impact, tailor messages to business priorities, remove unnecessary jargon, and strike the right balance of professionalism and authenticity to drive meaningful responses.

## Transcript

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