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Gary Event 
With Adam Cai (Beta Fund), Sanjay Velappan (Berkeley Skydeck Fund), Thomas Joshi (NEA), Irving Hsu (Mayfield).
Venue, To Be Announced, San Francisco
Feb 19 (Thu) , 2026 @ 05:30 PM
FREE
 
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DETAILS

Join us for an in-depth conversation with four leading investors as they break down how fundraising will evolve in 2026 - the new expectations, the metrics that matter, & how early-stage founders can position themselves to win in a rapidly shifting market.

This event is designed for founders actively exploring fundraising, & anyone building in AI, SaaS, or frontier tech. You'll walk away with a clear understanding of what investors are looking for today, what's changing, & how to adapt your strategy now so you're not left behind.

We'll explore:

How the 2026 fundraising landscape is different from the last cycle

What top investors want to see in early traction, GTM, & product velocity

How to tell a compelling story that cuts through noise

The benchmarks, proof points, & founder behaviors that actually move the needle

Advice on building relationships with investors long before you raise

Agenda
5:30 - 6:00 PM | Check-in & Networking

6:00 - 7:00 PM | Panel Discussion

Moderator:

Adam Cai, Venture Partner of Beta Fund, Co-Founder of Numix

Panelists

Sanjay Velappan, Investor @Berkeley Skydeck Fund

Thomas Joshi, Investor @NEA

Irving Hsu, Principal @ Mayfield

7:00 - 7:15 PM | Audience Q&A

7:15 - 8:00 PM | Networking & Closing

This event is brought to you by

Beta University#1 pre-accelerator in Silicon Valley, helping early-stage founders build VC-fundable startups. Ready to build with us? Apply here. Not a founder? You can also learn more about how to get involved-as a mentor, partner, or supporter of the next generation of startups.

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Carta Launch is a free product & service specifically designed for early-stage founders to develop a clean cap table, equity management, model & sign SAFEs, & fundraising. It is completely free of up to $1M raised or 25 stakeholders.
 
 
 
 
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