In-Person Event

Startup Funding in an AI-Disrupted, Geopolitically Fractured World

Learn the ins and outs of fundraising during uncertainty

Date

Apr 28, 2026

Time

03:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Address

WeWork Scott Circle, 1701 Rhode Island Avenue NW, Washington, DC

Timezone

Do you have a startup that needs funding? Do you want to learn how startup funding works, what you need to do before trying to raise funding, and where you can go to get it - especially when interest rates are high, AI disruption is here and geopolitical uncertainty is here? Join us for this panel with real investors, which will provide practical, step by step advice. We will have entrepreneurs who have successfully raised money for their businesses, and investors actively funding ventures. Learn expert tips, big pitfalls to avoid, what investors are looking for, how equity works, and more. Register here: https://luma.com/vc6awzea

Who Should Attend?

Anyone who is thinking about raising money for their startup
Anyone that wants an understanding of fundraising for early stage businesses and products
Founders who need guidance in uncertain times

What are some of the Topics

What are some of the Topics?

The key metrics and pre-requisites for raising funding in the new World order
How to make yourself more attractive to investors during AI disruption and geopolitical uncertainty
How to utilize online fundraising networks and platforms and build VC relationships
How to meet and work with different sources of capital, such as friends and family, angel investors, venture capitalists, government grants and loans, and more.
What is the Agenda?
- Welcome, Food, Drinks and Socializing
- Investor Panel and Perspective of Due Diligence
- Question and Answer
- Discussion and Networking