Raising Capital as a First-Time Founder with Ben Christensen

​The Truth About Raising Capital as a First-Time Founder with Ben Christensen, CEO & Co-Founder of Cambium

​Raising capital for the first time can feel like a black box. What actually matters to investors? How do you know if you’re making progress? And what do you do when it feels like nothing is working?

​In this candid session, Ben Christensen will share the hard truths and real tactics he learned while raising $14M+ as a first-time founder building Cambium, a climate tech startup transforming the wood supply chain. From fundraising principles to managing your mindset, Ben will walk us through what he wished he’d known earlier.

​Whether you’re already fundraising or just thinking about starting a company, this session will leave you with:

​– A more realistic understanding of what fundraising actually looks like

​– Specific questions to ask and signals to look for in investor meetings

​– Strategies to prep, track, and adapt as you move through the capital lifecycle

​– Permission to be bold, creative, and human in your fundraising process

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