Angel Club Master Class: Pitching and Fundraising with Mike Sherbakov

​Join us for a special master class on pitching and fundraising led by Mike Sherbakov—venture capitalist, startup mentor, and former United States Marine. As General Partner at The Veteran Fund and Managing Director of the Founder Institute in Southern California, Mike has helped launch, fund, and scale hundreds of startups across the U.S.

​Drawing on experience from both Silicon Valley and the veteran founder community, Mike will share practical, proven strategies to help you refine your pitch, navigate today’s fundraising landscape, and connect with the right investors. Whether you’re raising your first round or looking to level up your fundraising skills, you’ll walk away with actionable insights you can apply immediately.

​What you’ll learn:

• ​How to craft a compelling pitch investors remember

• ​The biggest fundraising mistakes founders make (and how to avoid them)

• ​How to position your startup for early-stage funding

• ​Building authentic investor relationships, even if you’re outside major tech hubs

• ​Real-world Q&A with a VC who’s seen hundreds of decks and deals

​This session is open to founders of all backgrounds. Bring your questions and get ready to take your pitch to the next level!