


How to run your fundraise like a sales process
With Jimmy Speyer, 3x Startup Sales Leader Turned First-Time Founder
Raising your first round of venture capital can feel overwhelming- especially if you’re doing it for the first time. But what if you treated your fundraise like a sales funnel?
Join us for a tactical, no-fluff AMA with Jimmy Speyer, a 3x sales leader at venture-backed startups who recently became a first-time founder and closed his first venture round. With a sales background and a founder’s mindset, Jimmy brings practical, battle-tested advice on how to approach investors like prospects, manage a pipeline, and drive toward a close.
This will be a live interview + AMA- come ready with questions!
What we’ll cover:
• How to build and manage an investor pipeline
• Messaging, follow-up, and driving urgency
• What founders can learn from sales to run better raises
• Common mistakes first-time fundraisers make- and how to avoid them
Who should attend:
Founders preparing to raise capital, especially first-time or early-stage entrepreneurs who want a clearer, more strategic approach to fundraising.
