

How to Create a Winning Pitch Deck: Lessons From $400M Raised
Join Capwave AI and zant for an exclusive interactive workshop on February 12 from 6:30-8:30 PM in NYC focused on crafting a winning pitch deck, creating your cold outreach strategy, and mastering the mindset for capital raising.
Led by Charlotte from Capwave AI, who has successfully raised over $400 million, this session will provide hands-on guidance as attendees bring their pitch decks and laptops for real-time feedback and group learning. Additionally, Maggie Rose from zant will share strategies for LinkedIn outreach to investors and insights on securing investment through cold outreach.
We’re thrilled to share that McCarter & English is sponsoring our upcoming event! A big thank you to their team for supporting our mission to connect founders and innovators.
McCarter & English, LLP is a leading full-service law firm with over 400 attorneys across 12 offices, including Newark, NYC, Boston, and D.C. As one of the oldest law firms in the U.S. (founded in 1845!), they’ve helped everyone from Fortune 100 companies to startups navigate legal challenges in industries like financial services, pharmaceuticals, education, and more.
If you’re a startup looking for guidance on incorporation, capital raising, or scaling your business, reach out to kjiu@mccarter.com for expert support.
Come join us for an evening of inspiring connections, thought-provoking conversations, small bites, and wine. 🍷 We can’t wait to see you there!
This intimate workshop is limited to 25 participants, ensuring personalized attention and actionable takeaways.
Tickets:
🔹 Early Bird Pricing available until February 7
🔹 Standard Tickets: $25
Learn actionable tips, hear real-world success stories, and gain the confidence to present your vision effectively. Whether you're refining your deck or starting from scratch, this is a must-attend event for early-stage entrepreneurs.
About Charlotte Ketelaar
Charlotte Ketelaar is a fundraising expert with 15+ years of experience helping startups raise $400MM+. She’s seen firsthand how founders struggle with investor outreach, pitch positioning, and securing capital in today’s competitive VC landscape. That’s why she built Capwave AI: to simplify the fundraising process with cutting-edge AI and her proven strategies.
About Maggie Rose Macar
Maggie Rose Macar is the CEO and Founder of zant, a platform that streamlines business management for coaches while making high-quality coaching more accessible to founders. Through her own experience of navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship with the power of the right coach, she knows the value of coaching in leadership, strategy, and growth. Now, Maggie Rose helps founders overcome obstacles, connect with investors, and develop the right mindset for success.
At this event, Charlotte will share:
- How to position your startup to attract investors
- The biggest fundraising mistakes founders make, and how to avoid them
- Tactics to craft a compelling pitch and tell a story that resonates
- How to build investor relationships that lead to real funding opportunities
About Capwave AI
Capwave strategically connects founders with 60,000+ VC and angel investors. Built on real-world fundraising expertise and advanced AI tech, Capwave streamlines your investor outreach, benchmarks your pitch deck against unicorns, and teaches you the investor language - all in one place. Join Capwave to raise smarter now!
About zant
zant is a coaching platform designed to help entrepreneurs unlock their full potential and achieve lasting success. Whether you're navigating challenges with leadership, strategy, confidence, or preparing for your next big milestone, our expert coaches provide personalized guidance to help you thrive. With a focus on bold leadership and growth, zant is here to support you every step of the way. Complete our Founder Intake Form Here To Get Started and Get $50 off your Capwave Membership.