Prepare for startup fundraising: live pitch deck review by VC investor
Join us for an interactive session where we break down the fundraising process and provide real-time feedback on pitch decks. Whether you're a first-time founder or an experienced entrepreneur, this event will give you actionable insights into crafting a compelling investor pitch.
Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday, February 11
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM PT (Pacific Time)
📍 Location: Online (Link provided after registration)
What we’ll cover:
Main steps to plan fundraising and key materials to prepare
How investors evaluate startup pitch decks
A live review of a real pitch deck
Q&A with a seasoned VC Gaurav Bhogale and experienced startup lawyer Kristina Subbotina
Speakers
Gaurav Bhogale
Experienced Investor and Tech Leader
Gaurav is an experienced investor and tech leader, currently leading AI & Infrastructure investments at Mantis VC. Previously, he was Vice President at Galaxy Interactive, investing in AI, gaming, and Web3 startups. Before entering venture capital, Gaurav spent over eight years at Google, leading global growth strategies for products like Google Maps, YouTube, and Gmail.
Gaurav holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and brings a unique blend of operational expertise and investment acumen to his portfolio companies. Outside of investing, he is a private pilot, a wine enthusiast, and the founder of a San Francisco pickleball league that connects founders and investors.
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.
Who Should Attend?
🚀 Founders raising venture capital
🚀 Entrepreneurs looking to refine their pitch
🚀 Startups preparing for investor meetings
🚀 Anyone interested in VC & fundraising strategies
What to Expect
📊 Real-World Examples – We’ll analyze actual pitch decks
💡 Investor Perspective – Learn what VCs look for in a pitch
🎤 Live Q&A – Get your fundraising questions answered