Starting a business is exciting and growing it rewarding, but committing to growth often requires outside capital. What are early-stage investors looking for from startups? It’s all about thinking like an investor and showing your ability to generate a return. In this talk, Silicon Valley investor Jennifer Vancini, a VC with 25+ years of tech experience, will share best practices for effectively communicating your business story to investors, including showing your go-to-market strategy and proving why their investment is worthwhile. Jennifer will also share what not to do during a pitch and what steers investors away from pulling out their checkbooks.

Key takeaways include:-

• How thinking like an investor as you prepare for the pitch meeting can help founders get outside funding.
• How women founders can stand out among the competition of male founders, who currently receive 98% of VC dollars.
• What not to do during a pitch and what are red flags to investors.

Featuring Jennifer Vancini, General Partner @ Mighty Capital