Workshop: Navigating the New Realities of the VC Landscape - Insights and Strategies for Founders
The venture capital landscape is changing fast — and founders who want to raise and build successfully need to understand how. What used to work may no longer be enough in today’s environment of shifting capital dynamics, AI disruption, and evolving investor expectations.
Mike Randall, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Monsoon Venture Fund, brings a rare blend of Silicon Valley experience and regional VC insight. From leading revenue at Snap and holding leadership roles at Facebook and Yahoo!, to advising and investing in startups across the globe, Mike has seen the startup ecosystem from every angle. In this workshop, he’ll share candid, tactical insights to help founders adapt and thrive.
He’ll break down how the funding game is changing — and what that means for you, your team, and your business model.
In this session, you'll learn:
· What’s happening in early-stage venture capital, and why it matters
· How VCs are currently evaluating pre-seed and seed-stage opportunities
· The role AI is playing in reshaping capital needs, team structures, and startup strategies
· Real talk on how founders can position themselves in this new environment
This conversation is designed to give founders honest, timely context — not just theory. You’ll walk away with a sharper understanding of what’s really happening, and how to move forward.
About Mike Randall:
Mike is the co-founder and managing partner of Monsoon Venture Fund, a regionally focused VC firm based in Arizona. He was an early executive at Snap, serving as the first head of revenue, and previously held leadership roles at Facebook and Yahoo!. Mike is also a patent-awarded executive and active advisor to multiple startups across sectors. Since returning to Arizona, he’s become a key player in the state's innovation ecosystem, investing in and mentoring some of its most promising early-stage companies.