Online Event
Looking for Investor Feedback in SF? Live Online Pitch event
Get actionable, instant feedback on your startup
Date
Oct 06, 2023
Time
02:00 pm - 03:15 pm
Address
Online Event
Looking for honest Investor feedback? Or want to practice pitching in a safe environment?Hear what investors are looking for (or aren't) in your pitch. Get advice on your pitch and startup business - or if you want specific input on parts of your deck/business (ex. product/market fit, GTM or traction etc... Specify when you sign up & we'll focus on that!) **No formal pitches or decks are required 🎟️ Reserve your spot!
To pre-submit your pitch, visit https://forms.gle/CB2QPrbD4CxT48vh7
Additional Information:
To prepare, start with your one-sentence pitch. See how it's done using our Madlibs format. Recommended structure: Problem, Solution (or vision), some general context and your Ask. Also, perhaps you need help on a more specific part of your deck/business (ex. product/market fit or GTM or traction etc. Specify when you sign up & we'll focus on that!
To prepare, start with your one-sentence pitch. See how it's done using our Madlibs format. Recommended structure: Problem, Solution (or vision), some general context and your Ask. Also, perhaps you need help on a more specific part of your deck/business (ex. product/market fit or GTM or traction etc. Specify when you sign up & we'll focus on that!
Our Panel
Dianthe Skurko
Going VC Partners & Forma Prime VC
As a principal in Going VC Partners she invests in early-stage startups and supports founders through customer and expert introductions.
She is also a venture partner at Forma Prime, a fund investing in the next generation of developer tools and infrastructure critical for tomorrow's application stack.
Dianthe is a fierce advocate and champion for female and diverse founders and an angel investor. She is also an active mentor at various Founder Institute chapters including San Francisco.
Luba Lesiva
Palumni VC & L4C
Has incredible widespread depth and insight into Finance and technology. She has been an LP, GP, operator, founder and in the private market across the globe (US, Australia, Ghana, the United Arab Emirates) on behalf of Goldman Sachs, TCW and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.
Luba also ran investor relations at Palantir, raising $1.2bn for the company across the Series J and Series K rounds.
Currently, as a founder of Palumni VC, she invests in pre-seed to pre-IPO Palantir alumni founders and is the founder of L4C, an investor relations agency that works with startups to raise money and manage investors.
Theron McCollough
Citizens Private Bank
Has been an entrepreneur and in the ecosystem for over a decade. From selling his first company in 2010 to leading the charge in helping startups as head of Startup Growth at Pivotal Software (VMWare) And directing global early stage growth at First Republic and Silicon Valley banks. He earned his investment stripes with Forum Ventures and is a Venture Partner with Stage Fund & Coyote Ventures.
Currently, he is the Managing Director at Citizens Bank and fractional CRO for startups.
What You'll Learn:
- How to give a concise, yet compelling, elevator pitch
- What investors are looking for in a startup pitch
- If selected, specific advice and feedback on your pitch and startup ideas
Additional Resources:
Find more Startup Events, discover Pitch Deck formats, learn about Funding Benchmarks and Milestones, or visit our Insights Blog for more startup tips.
Find more Startup Events, discover Pitch Deck formats, learn about Funding Benchmarks and Milestones, or visit our Insights Blog for more startup tips.
About Founder Institute:
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
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