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Gary Event 
With Dorothy Chang (Flybridge Capital), Will McKelvey (Lerer Hippeau), Marina Girgis (Precursor Ventures), David Concannon & Josh Eisenson (Goodwin).
Venue, To Be Announced
Feb 19 (Thu) , 2026 @ 01:00 PM
FREE
 
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DETAILS

This summit is designed to give Founders the opportunity to meet & learn from Investors. Featuring advice from seasoned investors, this event is a unique opportunity for early-stage tech Founders actively raising capital. Through insightful sessions & valuable networking, you'll gain firsthand advice from a diverse group of startup investors.

Who Should Attend?
This exclusive summit is open to just 70 early-stage tech Founders who are currently in the fundraising process. To ensure a high-quality experience, please complete the registration questions, helping us create a curated group of dynamic participants.

The Agenda

1pm - Check-in & Founder Networking
Kick off the afternoon by connecting with fellow founders before the main program begins.

1:15pm - Startup Growth Hacks
Learn about the latest startup growth hacks

2pm - How to Find & Pitch VC Investors
Fireside keynote chat with early stage investors

3pm - Navigating the Fundraising Process
Gain actionable insights from the legal team at Goodwin on how to prepare, structure & streamline your capital raise.

David Concannon, Josh Eisenson (Partners at Goodwin)

3:30pm - Perfecting Your Pitch
Learn how to craft a compelling narrative & communicate your startup's story with clarity & impact.

Dorothy Chang (Venture Partner, Flybridge Capital)

4:15pm - Unblocking Your Fundraising Process
Join a tactical discussion on overcoming common fundraising roadblocks featuring:

Will McKelvey - (Principal, Lerer Hippeau)

Marina Girgis - (Principal, Precursor Ventures)

5pm - Investor & Founder Networking Reception
Meet & connect with your fellow founders & investors

Note: To ensure a high-quality experience & reduce no-shows, we charge a nominal $10 registration fee. This is not intended to be a barrier. It simply helps ensure attendees are genuinely committed to participating.

Brought to you by

Lynx Collective
Lynx Collective empowers & connects the NYC startup ecosystem. We foster connections through our programming & events, share insights via our weekly newsletter, invest in ambitious startups both as angel investors & through the NextWave NYC fund & provide guidance through our advisory work.

Lynx Collective was founded by Andrew & Dorothy Chang, both 20-year veterans of the NYC startup ecosystem.

Goodwin

Goodwin is in the business of building authentic, long-term relationships with our clients, who are some of the world's most successful & innovative investors, entrepreneurs & disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology & financial industries, & where they converge. Goodwin's immersive understanding of these industries - combined with expertise across high-stakes litigation & dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance & advisory services, & complex transactions - sets them apart.
 
 
 
 
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