Inside the Mind of a VC: How Investors Really Evaluate Your Startup

What actually happens on the other side of the table when you pitch a venture capitalist?

​Join Wynton Bastian, investor at Alumni Ventures, for a candid, behind-the-scenes conversation on how venture capital really works. This isn’t a lecture, it’s an open, practical discussion designed to help founders better understand the funding landscape and navigate it with confidence.

​We’ll break down:

• ​How the venture capital ecosystem is structured
• ​The different types of VC firms and funds you’ll encounter
• ​What investors are actually looking for when evaluating opportunities
• ​How decisions are made -> from first meeting to final investment

​Then we’ll shift gears into application, helping you shape a compelling, investor-ready story around your pitch so you walk away with something tangible you can use immediately.
​With experience reviewing hundreds of companies each year and working alongside top-tier co-investors, Wynton brings a clear, honest perspective on what drives investment decisions and how you can use that insight to your advantage.
​If you’re raising capital (or planning to), this session will replace guesswork with clarity—and maybe even give you a strategic edge when it matters most.

​(48) Wynton Bastian | LinkedIn

Register here - https://luma.com/s6znqqt9