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Breaking the Series A Barrier: What Investors Look For 10/12/21

Join The Alliance for Southern California Innovation and Silicon Valley Bank for an intimate discussion with the investors and operators of the program.

Hear advice directly from VCs that can ultimately help you as a founder with the fundraising process.

Join them Tuesday, October 12 from 2:00PM to 3:30PM via Zoom.

Fundraising is a full-time job on top of running a company. How will you raise the capital you need to catapult your company's growth?

In this panel discussion, experts will walk you through basic requirements a company needs for Series A venture capital investment and when you should start raising for your Series A.

You will also hear directly from VCs on what they look for when deciding to invest in a company, drawing upon their experience working with talented founders.

They'll have time for Q&A after each panel discussion and then 10 minutes at the end for breakout rooms and networking.

Agenda:

Introductions: Andy Wilson, Executive Director, The Alliance for Southern California Innovation and Rob Freelen, Head of Venture Capital Relationship Management, Silicon Valley Bank

Panel 1: Breaking the Series A Barrier

Panelists:

  • Renee LaBran, Board Member, IdeaLab

  • Kenji Funahashi, Partner, Wilson Sonsini

  • Scott Brovsky, Director, EPIC SBDC

  • Moderator: DeMarcus Williams, Managing Director, Early Stage Practice, Silicon Valley Bank

Panel 2: Recent VC Deals

Panelists:

  • Anna Barber, Partner, M13

  • Jason Schoettler, Managing Partner, Calibrate Ventures

  • Jed Leidheiser, Partner, March Capital

  • Moderator: Rob Freelen, Head of VC Relationships, Silicon Valley Bank

10 Mins for Q&A

10 Mins for Breakout Sessions

Please register here to attend.

Thanks to The Alliance for Southern California Innovation for offering this local startup event, the details, and the graphic!