Startup Founder & VC Forum: How to Engage & Pitch Investors 101
Join us on July 30, 2025, for a high-impact session designed to help early-stage founders decode the art of investor engagement. Learn directly from VCs and seasoned founders how to build relationships, tell your story, and pitch with confidence.
Specialty adaptogen NA Beverages provided by our friends at BREZ, (while supplies last).
Afterhours networking at Otis Hotel Rooftop Pool Deck immediately following the panel discussion with featured partners TBA
Whether you're raising your first round or simply want to build relationships with investors the right way, this forum will give you the inside edge.
Join us for a founder-focused session with real VCs, angel investors, and experienced startup leaders who’ve been on both sides of the table. You’ll walk away with practical strategies for:
Finding the right investors for your stage and vision
Making a strong first impression in meetings and warm intros
Structuring your pitch to communicate traction, vision, and credibility
Avoiding the biggest mistakes founders make when fundraising
This is not a generic panel—it’s a tactical, high-signal workshop + networking opportunity designed to sharpen your fundraising game and expand your investor network.
Ideal for: early-stage founders, pre-seed and seed entrepreneurs, and anyone preparing to raise capital in the next 6–12 months.
By attending, you agree to the FI Texas Event Attendee Code of Conduct:
Be respectful, considerate, professional, and most importantly…participate.
Ask “How can I help?” before asking "What can you do for me?"
Get to know someone new; the FI Texas Community grows and thrives on connection and serendipitous interaction.
Take time to get to know members of the FI Texas Community before pitching your idea or startup.
Look out for your fellow attendees. If you see something off, say something.
If you experience or witness a violation of the code, please a member of the FI Texas Leadership team know immediately.
Violating the Code of Conduct may result in immediate removal from the event and exclusion from future invitations.
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About Founder Institute:
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.