Accelerators, Startup Studios, & Bootstrapping: Launching a Tech Co in 2023 & Beyond
On Friday, April 6, join Free Agency for an evening fireside chat between Jenny Fielding (Managing Partner at Everywhere Ventures) and Sherveen Mashayekhi (Co-founder & CEO at Free Agency) about the early stage startup moment.
This is a free event targeting the early stage tech & startup ecosystem. Founders, investors, and operators are welcome. Doors open at 5:30pm ET. The event will begin promptly at 6pm and end at 7pm. Be there on time or early!
If you're a pre-seed or seed stage founder, or expect to start your journey soon, you might be wondering...
What have recent market turmoil, tech's industry recession, and banking system problems changed about the 0 to 1 moment of starting a startup?
Are startup accelerators going to regain importance in this moment? What should founders look for when considering one, whether Y Combinator, Techstars, or the lesser known brands?
What about startup studios — who are they for and how can you get integrated & involved? Is it a 'safe' way to incubate a company during a downturn?
& how does bootstrapping factor into all of this, whether as a permanent path or as a starting journey to an eventual venture-backed future?
Founders Fund & YC cut their fund sizes earlier this year. An early stage founder was recently charged by the SEC for fraud. SVB is now part of First Citizens Bank. Series A rounds and beyond are getting more challenging to raise than ever, unless you're in AI.
But you still have a company to build. Come learn how.
You'll hear from Jenny Fielding, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Everywhere Ventures (fka as The Fund, early-stage venture). She is an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University and was previously the Managing Director at Techstars NYC. She's a 2x entrepreneur and Kauffman Fellow, and has been the first check into more than 200 startups.
You'll also hear from Sherveen Mashayekhi, co-founder and CEO at Free Agency. Free Agency is a game-changer for top and emerging talent in tech, providing professionals with Hollywood-style representation for the first time ever. They've raised >$15M from top VCs, including Maveron, Resolute Ventures, Bloomberg Beta, and celebrity investors like NBA Champion Kevin Durant and world-renowned DJ, Kygo.