Fundraising Strategy & Storytelling

​Founder Studio Series: Fundraising Strategy & Storytelling | June 25 & 26 | 5:00 - 8:00 PM (each day)| New York City

​We’re kicking it off with the most highly selective, hands-on workshop series built for ambitious founders to master the hardest parts of early-stage execution, from fundraising to GTM and sales and beyond, brought to you by Amy Quan.

​About This Workshop

​Over 2 nights (3 hours each), you'll sharpen your fundraising narrative and pitch deck, pressure-test your pitch live, and get direct feedback from operators, investors, and founders who've been in the room.

​We’ve had incredible founders walk through the door - YC-backed, Techstars alumni, multi-time founders, and those who’ve raised millions from top-tier VCs.

​Guest Speaker Lineup

• ​Brett Martin: Co-Founder @ Charge Ventures (premium pre/seed VC). President & Co-Founder @ Fonzi (backed by Lightspeed Ventures). 4X Founder

• ​Katie Weiss: Principal @ ff Venture Capital. Ex-Salesforce, TriNet, SingleSprout, and R/GA Ventures

• ​Youssef Kalad: Principal @ AlleyCorp

• ​Sahil Mehta: COO @ Regal.ai ($106M raised in total). Ex-Shiftsmart ($100M raised)

​Programming

• ​Wednesday (June 25): Craft the Narrative & Refine the Deck

  • ​Session 1: What VCs Actually Care About – Nail the first 5 minutes or lose the room.

  • ​Session 2: How to Create Momentum & Urgency – Build the FOMO investors can't ignore.

  • ​Activity:

    • ​Live Pitch Deck Reviews by Investors – Straight, tactical feedback.

    • ​Optional Product Demos – Share your product and get live feedback from the room.

• ​Thursday (June 26)

  • ​Session 3: The Art of Storytelling and Building Investor Trust – Make your pitch unforgettable and fundable.

  • ​Session 4: What Founders Need to Prepare Beyond the Deck for Fundraising – Get ready with the materials and mindset investors expect.

  • ​Activity:

    • ​Pitch to VCs & Get Live Feedback – Test your deck in front of investors before your raise.

    • ​Optional Product Demos – Continue showcasing what you're building.

​What’s Included:

• ​Pitch Deck Reviews: We’ll break down your deck — what’s working, what’s not, and how to position it for investor conviction. Learn what top-tier investors actually look for

• ​Live Pitch Feedback: Get real-time feedback on your pitch from investors and operators who know what it takes to get a “yes.” This is your chance to refine your delivery, clarify your story, and build trust fast.

• ​Optional Product Demos: Show, don’t just tell. Founders will have the opportunity to demo their product live.

• ​Insider Insights: Hear unfiltered stories and tactical advice from people who’ve raised, built, and backed breakout startups.

• ​High-Value Connections: You’re entering a curated room of ambitious, early-stage founders and investors. Every conversation here can unlock something new: a future round, a warm intro, or a strategy shift that changes everything.

​Why You Should Attend

• ​Raise with confidence by learning how to pitch in a way that makes investors lean in.

• ​Sharpen your narrative and strategy in your pitch deck to turn traction into term sheets.

• ​Surround yourself with high-caliber founders who move fast and think bigger.

• ​Access hands-on support, tactical frameworks, and direct feedback from top VCs and operators that you would not normally meet.

​​Important Notice:

• ​​Commitment: 3 hours per day (5:00 - 8:00 PM ET)

• ​Deck is not ready? No problem.
  You don’t need a finished pitch deck to apply. If accepted, you’ll have time to pull it together and submit it before the workshop begins, and we’ll help you sharpen it from there.

• ​Money-Back Guarantee: Attend both full sessions, and if you don’t find it valuable, we’ll refund your full ticket — no questions asked.

​About Brderless

​​Brderless was founded to create a go-to knowledge hub supporting early-stage founders who are building in the post-Web2 world. We bridge the gap between bootstrapping and venture scaling, by providing essential skills, strategic insights, and access to experienced mentors through curated and tactical initiatives.

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​Testimonials from Past Attendees

• ​​"I've been building in NYC for 10+ years, and this is the most hands-on, founder-focused experience I've ever been to".

• ​​"Everything was so well done - the speakers were incredible, lots of learning and real talks, and the setting was very intimate".

​Additional Notes

• ​Food & beverages will be provided during the sessions.

• ​​​Photography Notice: By attending, you consent to being photographed or recorded for promotional purposes. We may also ask for your testimonials post-event (optional).

• ​This isn’t a panel or a pitch contest. It’s a hands-on, tactical experience with real outcomes. You’ll get direct feedback on your deck and pitch from top-tier VCs and operators. To keep the room intimate, curated, and high-value, we charge a small fee to make sure only committed founders join. No fluff. Just the real work.