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The biggest venture quarter ever recorded just happened. $300B deployed. 81% of it into AI. And yet most early-stage founders raising right now are still getting passed on in the first meeting.
This isn't a panel about how to build a better slide deck. It's a conversation about the gap between what founders think investors want to hear & what actually drives an investment decision.
We're bringing together investors & founders who've been on both sides of that conversation to break down:
- What kills a deal in the first 5 minutes (and why founders rarely see it coming)
- How the Q1 2026 AI funding explosion is changing what "investable" looks like at Pre-Seed through Series B
- The specific patterns that separate founders who close rounds from founders who get "great meeting, we'll circle back"
This is a small-format fireside designed for honest conversation, not polished talking points. 30-50 seats. Founders raising now & investors actively deploying.
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek, a week of events hosted by the top founders, funds, & companies to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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