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B2C Startup Fundraising & Scaling
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Mar 12 (Thu) , 2026 @ 06:00 PM
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The event:nRaising venture capital as a B2C company is harder than most founders expect. Investors favor B2B for its predictable revenue & structured sales cycles, while consumer startups face heavier scrutiny on CAC, retention, engagement, distribution, market share & more.nThis session brings together funded B2C founders & active consumer investors to break down whats working in 2026, whats not, & how to position your company to win anyway.nThis event: Ticket Includes: Food & Media TeamnPhotoStation:Photography team taking professional headshots & more at our backdrop +Candid CoveragenVideographer:Recap footage,b-roll of eventnSpotlight Videos:Recordspotlight video&interview(s)nShare who you are & what youre building for reuse on socials & be interviewed by menConcierge Check-In:Team member will check you in, share more on community, & share context on sponsors.nWin $250 + 2 event tickets follow the InstagramnWho's Getting In This RoomnB2C & marketplace founders raising or preparing for Seed to Series AnInvestors active in consumer (angels, micro-VC, institutional seed, consumer-focused funds)nOperators & growth leaders who make companies fundable (marketing, product, analytics, finance)nOperators & growth leaders who make companies fundable (marketing, product, analytics, finance)n Who's Taking the StagennKrishna Dosapati - Founder & CEO of ClockoutnKrishna is the Founder & CEO of Clockout, the fastest growing networking platform for Gen Z+. Under her leadership, Clockout has reached 500,000+ downloads, ranked #19 on the App Store, & hit $1M+ in ARR within 10 months.nClockout has expanded nationwide across the U.S., Canada, is entering London this month as part of its international growth. The company has been featured across 68 Fox News stations nationwide & has raised $1.3M from Evite Corporation, Gaingels, Baytech Ventures & more.nnBenji Schwartz - Founder & CEO of Tavern CommunitynBenji is a driven entrepreneur dedicated to building a new community infrastructure around coworking & entrepreneurship. Inspired by his experience of loneliness as a remote worker during the pandemic, Benji founded Tavern Community as a membership-based social network to foster genuine human connections.nMembers gain access to hybrid restaurant-coworking spaces & an app that leverages AI-powered deep matching to connect them with like-minded peers, accountability buddies, & niche communities.nnEni Maj - Co-Founder & CEO of Travel SpokennEni is the Founder & CEO of Travel Spoken, a platform turning user generated content into direct bookings, acting as a travel marketplace transforming how people discover, plan, & book trips. She is building the next generation of travel infrastructure by combining creator-driven content that inspires so many on social media with agentic AI to create a seamless booking into one unified platform.nWith a background spanning sales, technology & consumer growth, she is focused on solving travel planning fragmentation & unlocking new monetization opportunities for content creators as well. Eni is passionate about the future of AI, marketplace design, & building venture-scalable consumer platforms.nModerator:nnDylan Oriundo - Founder of The Builder Series, Director of Marketing & OpsnDylan Oriundo a growth operator & community builder in the NYC startup ecosystem. He joined Clockout & serves as Director of Marketing & Operations, playing a vital role in growth strategy, partnerships, community expansion, product feedback. He helped scale the company from pre-revenue to 500,000+ downloads, driving $1M+ in ARR within 10 months.nHe also, founded The Builder Series, a 36,000+ member community that has grown into one of the fastest-growing communities in NYC since launching in October. He is taking on traditional networking & transforming it into curated, experience-driven environments built for high-value, non-transactional relationships.n What We Do Not SugarcoatnGTM & ScalingnHow to scale without burning through cash too fastnWhat not to do when building your go-to-market as a B2C companynCommon misconceptions founders fall for when trying to grownWhat to measure & what metrics actually matter for consumer businessesnFundraisingnWhat to prepare before approaching investorsnHow to handle rejections & keep momentumnWhat not to do when starting your fundraising processnWho's Hosting ItnnThe Builder Seriesis a 36k member community curating founders, operators, builders & investors into intentional rooms transforming networking into curated, experience-driven environments built for lasting, high-value relationships.nPhoto Highlights:nnnnnnTavern Community: A membership-based physical social network with access to a network of hybrid restaurant-coworking spaces.nnGREY Journal Media partner spotlighting modern entrepreneurs (Apple News + Google News)n About Ugly Talk:nStarted in 2019, Ugly Talk has been transforming business setbacks into breakthrough aha! moments by hosting unfiltered, no-nonsense events where battle-tested entrepreneurs share their raw lessons & insights.nWith a growing presence in cities like New York, Chicago, San Francisco, & Miami, weve built a vibrant community of thousands of founders & industry leaders making a profound impact on the entrepreneurial landscape.nOfficial Website: UglyTalk.comn Important Notice for Ugly Talk AttendeesnAdmission & ConfirmationnAttendance is by approval only. Approved guests will receive a confirmation email along with a calendar invite. Invitations are non-transferable. Additional event details will be shared as the event approaches.nCode of ConductnBy attending, you agree to:nMaintain respect & professionalism, adhering to all venue rules, policies, & applicable laws.nRefrain from harassment, discrimination, unwelcome sexual advances (verbal or physical), intimidation, or inappropriate photography/recording.nReport any violations to the event hosts immediately.nViolations may result in immediate removal from the event & exclusion from future invitations.nLiability & RisknParticipation is voluntary & at your own risk. The event organizers, hosts, sponsors, & venue are not liable for personal injury, lost or stolen belongings, or any other damages incurred during the event.nMedia ConsentnBy attending, you grant the event organizers & affiliated entities the right to capture, use, & distribute photos, videos, & audio recordings of you for promotional, marketing, & other lawful purposes, including digital & print media, advertising, & social media. You waive any right to inspect or approve the final materials & release all claims related to their use.nCommunicationsnBy registering, you agree to receive marketing & promotional communications from Ugly Talk & its co-hosts, partners, & sponsors. You may unsubscribe at any time.nAgreementnIf you do not agree to this Code of Conduct, please refrain from attending the event.nOfficial Event Page: [Link]
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