Startup Funding in an AI-Disrupted, Geopolitically Fractured World

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.

❯ Guest Speakers include:

• Sever Totia (Partner, 3TS Capital Partners)
• Mahir Iskender (Founder, KNDR Digital)
• Guc Ozenci (Program Director, FI Washington DC)

❯ 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?

• 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, like AngelList, Gust, Kickstarter, and Indiegogo.
• 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.
• and more...

❯ What is the Agenda?

• Welcome and Socializing
• Talks from Entrepreneurs who have raised capital, and Investors who fund startups
• Question and Answer
• Introduction to the Founder Institute
• Discussion and Networking

❯❯ This is an in-person event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/396628/meetup to secure your spot and receive further details.