WEBINAR

Fundraising workshop series with Inspired Capital and SVB

Name: Fundraising workshop series with Inspired Capital and SVB
Start: 2024-11-12T15:00:00.0000000Z
End: 2024-11-12T21:00:00.0000000Z

Recording date: November 12, 2024

Featured speakers

Bo Ren

Managing Director, Early-Stage Startups, SVB

Alexa von Tobel

Founder and Managing Partner, Inspired Capital

Unlock early-stage funding: Expert insights from November 2024

Navigating the early-stage funding landscape can be challenging, especially in today's dynamic economic environment. On November 12, 2024, we hosted an exclusive Fundraising Workshop featuring Alexa von Tobel Founder and Managing Partner at Inspired Capital, and Bo Ren, Managing Director at Silicon Valley Bank to bring you actionable strategies and insider knowledge to fuel your startup's growth.

Workshop takeaways:

Industry-tested strategies for early-stage startup fundraising success.
Understanding current macroeconomic trends and their impact on venture capital is important.
Practical steps to build investor relationships and prepare for your next funding round.
Key metrics and tools to align your pitch with market expectations.

This workshop reflects SVB's commitment to empowering innovators with the knowledge and resources needed to thrive in a competitive landscape.

Featured speakers:

Bo Ren, Managing Director, Early-Stage Startups, SVB
Alexa von Tobel, Founder and Managing Partner, Inspired Capital

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