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SXSW 2026
(Mar 12 - Mar 18)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gary Event 
With Hsing-Hsing Li (COO, Aceler8), Adam Sah (Zero Capital), Sam Awrabi (Banyan Ventures).
Midtown, To Be Announced
Feb 26 (Thu) , 2026 @ 06:00 PM
FREE
 
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DETAILS

Fundraising isn't just about your deck or your numbers; it's also about finding the right match.

In this evening session, we're breaking down what actually happens inside VC-founder conversations: what resonates, what quietly kills momentum, & how to interpret the signals investors rarely spell out. Too often, founders walk away from meetings unsure whether things went well, what let's stay in touch really means, or whether they're being seriously considered at all.

We'll unpack:

The green flags & red flags founders should watch for when speaking with investors

Common VC phrases & quotes, & what they usually mean in practice

The most persistent fundraising myths founders believe (and why they're wrong)

Many people see fundraising as dating. Alignment, signaling, timing, power dynamics, & yes, moments where you should confidently swipe left. The event is designed to be interactive, candid, & grounded in real fundraising behavior, not theory.

This session is built for:

AI founders raising now or planning to raise soon

Operators who want to understand investor psychology earlier

VCs who care about better founder-investor alignment & fewer mismatched processes
 
 
 
 
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