From Unknown to Investor Magnet: Building Your First Funding Network
Securing your first investors isn’t just about pitching—it’s about building meaningful relationships before you even need funding. In this tactical, no-fluff session, Terrance Orr, an experienced venture builder, startup advisor, and early-stage investor, will break down exactly how founders can go from having zero investor connections to building a strong funding network that fuels their startup’s growth.
As a Venture Partner at NextGen Venture Partners, an Investor at Cap Table Coalition, and an advisor at Techstars, Antler, and Visible Hands, Terrance has guided numerous founders through the fundraising journey, helping them secure capital, refine their investor approach, and scale their businesses strategically.
What You’ll Learn:
🔹 Finding the Right Investors for Your Stage – How to identify and connect with investors who align with your industry and vision.
🔹 Leveraging Warm Introductions (Even Without an Existing Network) – Proven tactics to access investor circles when starting from zero.
🔹 Building Credibility and Trust Before the Fundraising Ask – Positioning yourself as an investable founder from day one.
🔹 Turning Rejections into Future Funding Opportunities – How to nurture relationships with investors even when they say “no.”
Whether you’re actively raising or just laying the groundwork, this session will equip you with the strategies, frameworks, and mindset needed to navigate the investor landscape and secure the right funding for your startup.
🚀 Join us and gain the inside track on how to attract and secure investors—even if you’re starting from scratch!