#SFTechWeek Creating Your Early-Stage Fundraising Strategy from All Perspectives
FREE FOR MEMBERS OF THE 10TH HOUSE - USE PROMO CODE AT CHECKOUT
Join Female Founder Collective, Just Drive Media, and Bessemer Venture Partners for an engaging and insightful event designed for early-stage and growth-stage founders ready to navigate the complexities of fundraising.
This two-part event begins with an actionable discussion and wraps with a strategic networking session.
This interactive panel, moderated by FFC's CEO Alison Wyatt, will feature seasoned venture capitalists Lindsey Li (Bessemer Venture Partners) and Alice Brooks (Khosla Ventures), and Kait Rikkers (Pliable), who will share their unique perspectives on the fundraising landscape.
These expert panelists will discuss key strategies for attracting investment, common pitfalls to avoid, and the future of venture capital. You’ll gain insights on what investors look for in pitches, the importance of data in decision-making, and how to integrate sustainability into your business model.
After the panel, participate in a networking session where you can connect with fellow founders and potential investors. This is a valuable opportunity to forge relationships, share experiences, and explore collaboration possibilities.
Whether you're preparing for your first pitch or looking to refine your fundraising strategy, this event is designed to equip you with the knowledge and connections to succeed.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders and expand your network!
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MEET YOUR PANELISTS
Lindsey Li, Vice President, Bessemer Venture Partners
Lindsey Li is a Vice President at Bessemer Venture Partners in San Francisco, focusing on early-stage software investments in gaming, consumer applications, developer platforms, and cryptocurrency. Previously, she worked at Goldman Sachs and Baron Capital. A magna cum laude graduate from Wharton, Lindsey combines her finance expertise with interests in organizational behavior and fitness. Bessemer has a strong track record with investments in companies like Pinterest and Shopify.
Alice Brooks, Partner, Khosla Ventures
Alice Brooks is a Partner at Khosla Ventures, focusing on sustainability, food and agriculture, and education technologies. With degrees from MIT and Stanford, and an MBA from Harvard, she has led startups in robotics and STEM education, including founding Roominate. Khosla Ventures invests in transformative technologies addressing significant challenges, known for its bold approach to early-stage deep tech and digital health investments.
Kait Rikkers, Co-founder and COO of Pliable
Kait Rikkers is the Co-founder and COO of Pliable, a company reimagining how people collaborate on data by making data analysis accessible for everyone. With a background in finance and a passion for storytelling, Kait has raised six successful funding rounds across a variety of market environments. She believes that staying honest and being yourself is essential to navigating the challenges of early-stage fundraising. Kait holds degrees from UW Madison and the London School of Business & Finance and has a strong track record of building product-led businesses with a human touch.
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As you may have heard by now, this year is all about super-serving members of The 10th House, in the ways that we have seen are MOST effective for helping you build community and grow your businesses.
There are a very limited number of seats available at each event. Members of The 10th House get FREE first access. If space allows, we will open this event up to non-members for a fee. Additional space is not guaranteed.
As a member, you get first access to we are bringing in some of the most powerful female executives, exited founders, and funders we know to give you a front-row seat to their knowledge, with hopefully the opportunity for you to introduce and share about your business with them as well.
This event is a part of #TechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.