WEBINAR

Fundraising workshop series with Menlo Ventures, SVB and First Citizens Wealth

Name: Fundraising workshop series with Menlo Ventures, SVB and First Citizens Wealth
Start: 2025-04-15T14:00:00.0000000Z
End: 2025-04-15T20:00:00.0000000Z

Recording date: April 15, 2025

Featured speakers

Ash Bhatia

Vise President, Investor Coverage, SVB

Blake Taylor

Research Analyst, First Citizens Wealth

Amy Wu Martin

Partner, Menlo Ventures

Unlock funding possibilities: Expert strategies for early-stage success from April 2025

Early-stage startups face steep challenges in securing venture capital funding. On April 15, 2025, Amy Wu Martin from Menlo Ventures, Blake Taylor from First Citizens Wealth, and Ash Bhatia from Silicon Valley Bank joined forces for an in-depth workshop designed to provide startups with crucial insights.

Workshop takeaways:

Key macroeconomic trends shaping early-stage VC funding.
Expert strategies for creating a winning pitch and managing financial runway.
The metrics and frameworks top investors use to evaluate startups.

SVB is committed to supporting innovation and startup success. This workshop provides practical tools to navigate funding challenges in today's dynamic startup environment.

Featured speakers:

Ash Bhatia, Vise President, Investor Coverage, SVB
Blake Taylor, Research Analyst, First Citizens Wealth
Amy Wu Martin, Partner, Menlo Ventures

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