Enter Your LinkedIn #VillainEra: Unapologetic Fundraising Strategies for Founders
Are you sick of putting on a show for investors?
It's no secret that VCs invest in a certain ‘type’ of founder.
But what if you don’t look, talk, or act like a stereotypical Forbes 30u30 darling child of Silicon Valley?
Is it possible to fundraise while still speaking your mind, sharing your heart, and being unapologetically you?
Join us next Monday for a riveting discussion about how to unleash your LinkedIn alter ego to attract mission-aligned investors to your cause.
To produce results, sometimes you have to sacrifice being the "good guy" or the "good girl".
Sometimes you even have to stop being the hero... and become the villain.
Optional dress code: dress as your kindred superhero / supervillain
Agenda
Doors will close at 5:20pm, no exceptions.
5:00 ground (bites and non-alcoholic drinks)
5:20 initiate (intention setting)
5:30 connect (speed networking)
5:45 download (educational component #1)
6:10 shift (interactive activity)
6:35 download (educational component #2)
7:00 pitch (pre-selected: apply to pitch here)
7:15 shake (party!)
🅿️ Parking
Metered street parking is available, or Capital Factory offers parking validations (payment reduced to $8) for attendees parking in the Omni Austin Hotel, as long as you enter after 5pm and leave before 10pm.
About the Hosts
Nilima Achwal is the founder of The Female Founders Lab, her coaching accelerator through which she has helped purpose-driven pre-seed founders to magnetize millions from values-aligned investors. She brings 15 years of impact venture leadership from across the world, including LatAm, India, Africa, and the US. She has been featured in 100+ publications and talks worldwide, including CNBC, VICE, and TEDx.
Co-host Saleem Ahmad is the insightful force behind Anti-VC, an organization dedicated to leaving no founder behind. Saleem works to ensure every founder has access to the resources and unbiased advice they need to grow their business, without having to face gatekeeping or predatory exploitation. He leverages his 12 years experience working with early-stage tech startups to help underserved founders chart their own path and find success on their own terms.
Garrett Dailey is the founder of Aion Enterprises, a design agency that helps companies turn their philosophy into compelling stories that close deals and raise millions. With a foundation in mythic archetypes and symbology, Garrett helps founders craft a visual legacy for the modern era.
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