


Carta Presents: Speaking Startup
In the heart of New York Tech Week, Speaking Startup is a space for founders and investors to share knowledge, spark meaningful conversations, and celebrate the spirit of building together.
This exclusive Carta-hosted event brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders to exchange insights, hard-won lessons, and experience running a successful fundraising process — all in a space where early-stage ambition meets long-term thinking.
Whether you're assembling your first team, prepping for your next round, or just looking to connect with people who get it, Speaking Startup offers curated sessions, thoughtful panels, and high-signal networking to support every step of your journey.
Agenda
10:00am - 12:00pm: Morning Coffee & Connections
11:00am - 11:15am: Opening Remarks: Empowering Founders at Every Stage
11:15am - 12:30pm: Running a Successful Fundraising Process
12:30pm - 1:15pm: Lunch & Learn
1:15pm - 2:00pm: Data Insights: Navigating Fundraising & Ownership
2:00pm - 2:30pm: Break
2:30pm - 3:15pm: The Founder’s Path: Navigating Personal & Business Finances for Long-Term Success
3:15pm-4:30pm: Break
4:30pm - 6:30pm: Carta x Morgan Stanley: Founders & Friends Happy Hour(**Registration required, sign up here**)
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DISCLOSURE: This event is presented on behalf of eShares, Inc., dba Carta, Inc. (“Carta”). The content of this event is not, and no opinions or comments shared in this event should be treated or construed as, accounting, business, financial, investment, legal, tax, or other professional advice or services. This event is for information purposes only. The content of this event is not intended as a recommendation, offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security. Carta does not assume any liability for reliance on the information provided herein and undertakes no obligation to update content. The opinions of the guests and host are their own and do not reflect the view of Carta or Carta’s affiliates. All product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners in the U.S. and other countries, and are used for identification purposes only. Use of these names, logos, and brands does not imply affiliation or endorsement.
