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Ugly Talk - First Time Fundraising
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| With Krishna Dosapati (Founder/CEO, Clockout), Vince Trost (Co-Founder/CEO, Plastic Labs), Michael Bervell (Co-Founder/CEO, TestParty), Igor Volodin (Founder Institute). |
| Microsoft, 11 Times Sq, New York
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Feb 20 (Thu) , 2025 @ 06:30 PM
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Whats it really like to raise money for the first time?nYouve built something greatnow its time to fundraise. But between pitching, negotiating, & navigating the investor landscape, first-time fundraising can feel like a maze with no map. Thats where we come in.nWere bringing together founders whove successfully raised their first round & the investors who backed them to share the unfiltered truth about the process. Expect real stories, hard lessons, & insider insights on what it takes to go from bootstrapped to funded.nn Panel SpeakersnKrishna Dosapati - Founder & CEO at Clockout.nKrishna is the founder & CEO of Clockout, an Evite-backed networking platform for Gen Z+. The platform was featured on 68 Fox News Stations, hit #22 on the App Store, & received 100,000 downloads in the last 6 months. Clockout is on track to $1M ARR this year has raised $1.3M from Evite Corporation, Gaingels, Baytech Ventures, & more.nnVince Trost - Co-Founder & CEO at Plastic LabsnVince is the co-founder & CEO of Plastic Labs, a company on a mission to solve identity for the agentic world. He was the first graduate from the Data Science program at Penn State University & has spent his career building AI applications in education, data science infrastructure on Ethereum, & is now building Honcho -- a shared identity layer for LLM applications. His company has successfully raised $5.35m across 3 funding rounds to date.nnnMichael Bervell - Co-Founder & CEO at TestPartynMichael Bervell is the Co-Founder & CEO of TestParty, an AI-powered platform revolutionizing digital accessibility compliance. A Harvard Business School graduate & author of Unlocking Unicorns, he is a recognized leader in tech-driven inclusion. Michaels work focuses on integrating AI into accessibility solutions, helping organizations reduce legal risk while building more inclusive digital experiences. $4m raised in February 2024 from Harlem Capital, Urban Innovation Fund, the National Science Foundation, & others.nModerator:nIgor VolodinnIgor Volodin is a product management expert & mentor with over seven years of experience, currently advising startups through the Founder Institute & consulting on product strategy, MVP development, & growth. He has worked at leading tech firms & startups, successfully launching new product verticals & optimizing product processes from UX research to data-driven decision-making .n Why Attend?nHear from both sides of the table: Founders whove raised, & the investors who wrote the checks.nLearn what works (and what doesnt): Get insights on pitching, term sheets, due diligence, & closing the deal.nAvoid common fundraising mistakes: Discover the biggest red flags, negotiation pitfalls, & lessons founders learned the hard way.n Whos coming?nStartup founders looking to raise their first round of funding.nAngel investors searching for the next ambitious founder with a big ideaand looking to expand their network.nAmbitious individuals curious about the world of venture-backed entrepreneurship.nn What to Expect:nThis is an open, no-BS conversation about what it really takes to secure funding for the first time. Whether youre gearing up for investor meetings or just exploring the fundraising landscape, youll walk away with practical insights & real-world takeaways.nn Event Co-hostsnnnFounders Square is on a mission to uncover outstanding founders who are breaking boundaries, pushing innovation to new heights, & making a lasting impact on the world. We arent just choosing any founderswere seeking the boldest, the brightest, & the most inspiring. Each selected founder will be handpicked, pre-screened, & interviewed by our dedicated team, ensuring that only the most deserving stories make it to the top.nnnnGrey Journal is one of the fastest-growing publications in entrepreneurial culture, we provide an insiders view on innovative ideas, emerging trends, & the pioneering spirit that drives this journey. With readers across North America, GREY Journal has become a platform that encourages & equips the next generation of entrepreneurs. Join us as we explore the exhilarating world of entrepreneurship & reveal what makes it truly rewarding.nnnUgly Talk In each UGLY TALK, we invite big hitters who are battle-tested leaders & founders in their perspective space to share their insights & lessons learned. Our moderator will ask the hard questions about the tough choices they had to make. Network with kindred spirits, uncover real-life lessons, & ignite your ambition. No BS, no fluffjust raw, down-to-earth insights from people whove been there, done that, & crushed it.nn Support our sponsorsnnnRedrob - Connect faster. Grow smarter. 200M+ verified contacts at your fingertips. Enjoy up to 6 months of Redrob for free [Invitation Link]nnnnM&B IP empowers innovators with tailored, data-driven patent strategiesprotecting innovation from seed to exit.
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