How to Raise Money for Your AI Startup as a Solo Founder
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Solo founders now start a large share of new companies, but they still raise a much smaller share of venture money. Many investors learned to ask about the co-founder first. In this session, you will hear how investors assess a solo AI founder in 2026, what makes up for a missing co-founder, and what traction they expect before the first check. Bring your questions for the live Q&A. RSVP now!
❯ Guest Speakers include:
- Connor Sattely (CEO, Founder Institute)
❯ What You'll Learn:
- How investors assess a solo founder compared with a founding team
- What evidence makes up for not having a co-founder
- How AI tools change what investors expect a solo founder to have built
- What traction a solo AI founder needs before asking for a first check
- Where solo founders find their first investors
❯ Who Should Attend:
- Solo founders with an idea or an early product
- Aspiring founders deciding whether to look for a co-founder
- Professionals planning to build an AI startup alone
- Early founders preparing their first fundraise
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❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/406098/meetup to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!
