Non-Dilutive Grants & Smart Fundraising: Avoid the Costly Mistakes
Are you navigating startup funding and wondering how to tap into non-dilutive grants or avoid equity pitfalls? Do you want to understand how grants actually work, what healthy dilution looks like, and how to avoid mistakes that can cost you funding?
Join us for an exclusive webinar with Kat Weaver and Kristina Subbotina, where we’ll demystify the fundraising process—from winning grants to structuring equity—so you can build a fundable, founder-friendly company from the start.
Whether you’re early-stage or prepping for your next raise, this session will provide actionable insights to help you secure funding faster and smarter.
Details:
📅 Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM PT (Pacific Time)
📍 Location: Online (Link provided after registration)
What we’ll cover:
✅ The key differences between corporate and government grants
✅ Common grant misconceptions and how to find the right opportunities
✅ How to strengthen your applications and improve approval odds
✅ Startup formation mistakes that can hurt your funding eligibility
✅ What’s considered healthy dilution in fundraising and employee equity grants
Speakers
Kat Weaver
Founder, Power To Pitch
Kat started her first company from her college dorm room and scaled it to a successful exit. After winning 22 of the 23 pitch competitions she applied for, she launched Power To Pitch to help other founders craft winning decks and fundraising strategies. Her programs support early-stage founders—especially in the CPG, Tech, and Health sectors—in landing grants and VC funding with confidence.
Kristina Subbotina
Founder, Lawlace & Lexsy
Kristina is an ex-Cooley startup lawyer and the founder of Lawlace, a tech-enabled law firm for startups, and Lexsy, a platform offering AI-powered legal products with a human lawyer in the loop for startups. Over the past 8+ years, Kristina has represented thousands of innovative startups and top-tier VC funds, guiding them through every stage of their lifecycle—from formation to exits.
Before becoming a founder, Kristina worked as the legal counsel at two venture-backed startups, helping them scale from Seed to Series B, and at Cooley, a law firm synonymous with venture capital. Her legal journey began in 2014 when she moved to the U.S. from Russia to study law at USC—a story that resonates with the challenges many startup founders face, especially immigrant entrepreneurs.
Beyond providing legal services, Kristina actively shares startup legal insights on Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube and podcast, demystifying complex legal concepts to empower founders worldwide.
Register now to secure your spot and set your startup up for long-term success!