Founders’ perspective: What really gets investors to say “Yes”
Hosted by Converge VC & Cooley
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˘◡˘If you are a founder who is raising money or looking to raise in the future, this is an event for you!
If you are an early stage VC, join to meet the founders.
5:00 - 5:30pm Networking
5:30-6:30pm Intro, Panel and Q&A
6:30-7:00pm Networking
Nearby parking options include 2 Embarcadero, 3 Embarcadero, 4 Embarcadero or One Maritime Plaza
Light refreshments and soft drinks will be provided
Join in a panel discussion with the founders who have successfully raised multiple rounds of funding:
✨ Abhinav Asthana, CEO and co-founder of Postman
✨ Shreesha Ramdas, CEO and co-founder of Lumber
✨ Sri Ganesan, CEO and co-founder of Rocketlane
Moderator: Anshu Agarwal, Converge VC
These founders will focus on what it takes to raise funding:
*️ Storytelling vs. metrics — which matters more at different stages?
*️ Avoiding common pitch deck mistakes - dos and don’ts
*️ Spotting “smart money” vs. “silent money”
*️ Building relationships between rounds
*️ Common founder surprises during diligence
This event is hosted by Converge (an early-stage VC) and Cooley (a law firm focused on helping startups at various stages).
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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