{"id":2932592,"date":"2025-01-06T11:04:33","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T19:04:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/?post_type=tc_event&#038;p=2932592"},"modified":"2026-01-25T19:53:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T03:53:00","slug":"techcrunch-all-stage-2025","status":"publish","type":"tc_event","link":"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/events\/techcrunch-all-stage-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"TechCrunch All Stage 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div\nclass=\"wp-block-techcrunch-event-content-tabs\"data-wp-interactive=\"techcrunch\/event-content-tabs\"\ndata-wp-on-window--keydown=\"callbacks.handleKeydown\"\ndata-wp-on-window--click=\"callbacks.handleFocusOut\"\ndata-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.onInit\"\ndata-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\"\n>\n\t<header class=\"event-content-tabs-header\">\n\t\t<div class=\"event-content-tabs-header__content\">\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"event-content-tabs-header__logo\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/\" 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Sign up for event updates to be in the know when the agenda drops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-what-founders-can-expect\">What founders can expect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 60%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-main-stage-founder-insights\"><strong>Main Stage founder insights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hear from accomplished startup leaders in panel-led breakout sessions as they reveal the secrets to their success. These main-stage sessions offer unparalleled access to the journeys, insights, and tips that can help take your startup to the next level.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/early-stage-2024-fidelity-breakout.jpg?w=680\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2698577 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/early-stage-2024-fidelity-breakout.jpg 800w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/early-stage-2024-fidelity-breakout.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/early-stage-2024-fidelity-breakout.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/early-stage-2024-fidelity-breakout.jpg?resize=768,513 768w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/early-stage-2024-fidelity-breakout.jpg?resize=680,454 680w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/early-stage-2024-fidelity-breakout.jpg?resize=430,287 430w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/early-stage-2024-fidelity-breakout.jpg?resize=720,481 720w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/early-stage-2024-fidelity-breakout.jpg?resize=668,446 668w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/early-stage-2024-fidelity-breakout.jpg?resize=562,375 562w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/early-stage-2024-fidelity-breakout.jpg?resize=708,473 708w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/early-stage-2024-fidelity-breakout.jpg?resize=50,33 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 60%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-deep-dive-founder-sessions\">Deep-dive founder sessions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participate in immersive sessions where startup pioneers and peers come together to discuss challenges, share stories, and build connections that drive success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-external-link\"><a data-ctaText=\"Interested in speaking?\" data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/oathtechevents.typeform.com\/to\/xvlZNTiO?utm_source=xxxxx&amp;utm_medium=xxxxx&amp;utm_campaign=xxxxx\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button has-inline-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/oathtechevents.typeform.com\/to\/xvlZNTiO?utm_source=xxxxx&amp;utm_medium=xxxxx&amp;utm_campaign=xxxxx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Interested in speaking?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MikeSeckler_Justworks_Roundtable.jpg?w=680\" alt=\"Disrupt 2024\" class=\"wp-image-2912389 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MikeSeckler_Justworks_Roundtable.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MikeSeckler_Justworks_Roundtable.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MikeSeckler_Justworks_Roundtable.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MikeSeckler_Justworks_Roundtable.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MikeSeckler_Justworks_Roundtable.jpg?resize=680,453 680w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MikeSeckler_Justworks_Roundtable.jpg?resize=1200,800 1200w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MikeSeckler_Justworks_Roundtable.jpg?resize=1280,853 1280w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MikeSeckler_Justworks_Roundtable.jpg?resize=430,287 430w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MikeSeckler_Justworks_Roundtable.jpg?resize=720,480 720w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MikeSeckler_Justworks_Roundtable.jpg?resize=900,600 900w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MikeSeckler_Justworks_Roundtable.jpg?resize=800,533 800w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MikeSeckler_Justworks_Roundtable.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MikeSeckler_Justworks_Roundtable.jpg?resize=668,445 668w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MikeSeckler_Justworks_Roundtable.jpg?resize=563,375 563w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MikeSeckler_Justworks_Roundtable.jpg?resize=926,617 926w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MikeSeckler_Justworks_Roundtable.jpg?resize=708,472 708w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MikeSeckler_Justworks_Roundtable.jpg?resize=50,33 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 60%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-build-meaningful-connections\">Build meaningful connections<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Expand your network, connect with founders, share insights, and form valuable relationships that inspire growth through networking opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Networking_disrupt.png?w=680\" alt=\"TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 networking student\" class=\"wp-image-2896237 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Networking_disrupt.png 2048w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Networking_disrupt.png?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Networking_disrupt.png?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Networking_disrupt.png?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Networking_disrupt.png?resize=680,453 680w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Networking_disrupt.png?resize=1200,800 1200w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Networking_disrupt.png?resize=1280,853 1280w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Networking_disrupt.png?resize=430,287 430w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Networking_disrupt.png?resize=720,480 720w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Networking_disrupt.png?resize=900,600 900w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Networking_disrupt.png?resize=800,533 800w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Networking_disrupt.png?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Networking_disrupt.png?resize=668,445 668w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Networking_disrupt.png?resize=563,375 563w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Networking_disrupt.png?resize=926,617 926w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Networking_disrupt.png?resize=708,472 708w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Networking_disrupt.png?resize=50,33 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-speakers\">Speakers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">More speakers to come. Check back in to see agenda updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-tc23-event-speakers\">\n\t\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-tc23-event-speakers__grid\">\n\t\t\t<article style=\"contain: container;\" class=\"wp-block-tc23-event-speakers__card js-people-grouping-item\" data-pg-search-name=\"Daniel Acheampong\" data-pg-search-title=\"General Partner\" data-pg-search-company=\"Visible Hands VC\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"is-style-speaker wp-block-tc23-author-card\">\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-image\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_8886.jpeg?w=300\" alt=\"Daniel Acheampong\" class=\"wp-block-tc_author-card__image\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-block-tc23-author-card__info is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-name\">\n\t\t\tDaniel Acheampong\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title\">\n\t<p>\n\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title__title\">General Partner<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title__company\">Visible Hands VC<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button data-ctaText=\"View Profile\" data-destinationLink=\"\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button has-inline-icon\" aria-label=\"View profile of Daniel Acheampong\">View Profile<svg class=\"uikit-icon\" style=\"width: 1em;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M7.5 4.5V6h9.442L4.5 18.442 5.558 19.5 18 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Andrews\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title\">\n\t<p>\n\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title__title\">CEO<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title__company\">Cimulate, Inc.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button data-ctaText=\"View Profile\" data-destinationLink=\"\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button has-inline-icon\" aria-label=\"View profile of John Andrews\">View Profile<svg class=\"uikit-icon\" style=\"width: 1em;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M7.5 4.5V6h9.442L4.5 18.442 5.558 19.5 18 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class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-name\">\n\t\t\tRob Biederman\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title\">\n\t<p>\n\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title__title\">Founding &amp; Managing Partner<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title__company\">Asymmetric Capital Partners<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button data-ctaText=\"View Profile\" data-destinationLink=\"\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button has-inline-icon\" aria-label=\"View profile of Rob Biederman\">View Profile<svg class=\"uikit-icon\" style=\"width: 1em;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M7.5 4.5V6h9.442L4.5 18.442 5.558 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class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-name\">\n\t\t\tEllen Chisa\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title\">\n\t<p>\n\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title__title\">Partner<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title__company\">boldstart ventures<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button data-ctaText=\"View Profile\" data-destinationLink=\"\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button has-inline-icon\" aria-label=\"View profile of Ellen Chisa\">View Profile<svg class=\"uikit-icon\" style=\"width: 1em;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M7.5 4.5V6h9.442L4.5 18.442 5.558 19.5 18 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Chow\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title\">\n\t<p>\n\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title__title\">Chief Product and Technology Officer<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title__company\">Miro<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button data-ctaText=\"View Profile\" data-destinationLink=\"\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button has-inline-icon\" aria-label=\"View profile of Jeff Chow\">View Profile<svg class=\"uikit-icon\" style=\"width: 1em;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M7.5 4.5V6h9.442L4.5 18.442 5.558 19.5 18 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class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-name\">\n\t\t\tMatt Derda\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title\">\n\t<p>\n\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title__title\">Director, Private Market Product Marketer<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title__company\">Fidelity Private Shares<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button data-ctaText=\"View Profile\" data-destinationLink=\"\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button has-inline-icon\" aria-label=\"View profile of Matt Derda\">View Profile<svg class=\"uikit-icon\" style=\"width: 1em;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M7.5 4.5V6h9.442L4.5 18.442 5.558 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class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-name\">\n\t\t\tChristopher Dube\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title\">\n\t<p>\n\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title__title\">Chief of Strategy + Innovation<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title__company\">Prepare 4 VC<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button data-ctaText=\"View Profile\" data-destinationLink=\"\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button has-inline-icon\" aria-label=\"View profile of Christopher Dube\">View Profile<svg class=\"uikit-icon\" style=\"width: 1em;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M7.5 4.5V6h9.442L4.5 18.442 5.558 19.5 18 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class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-name\">\n\t\t\tSamara Gordon\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title\">\n\t<p>\n\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title__title\">General Partner<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title__company\">Hyperplane<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button data-ctaText=\"View Profile\" data-destinationLink=\"\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button has-inline-icon\" aria-label=\"View profile of Samara Gordon\">View Profile<svg class=\"uikit-icon\" style=\"width: 1em;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M7.5 4.5V6h9.442L4.5 18.442 5.558 19.5 18 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class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-name\">\n\t\t\tJohn Harthorne\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title\">\n\t<p>\n\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title__title\">Founder &amp; Managing Director<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title__company\">Two Lanterns Venture Capital<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button data-ctaText=\"View Profile\" data-destinationLink=\"\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button has-inline-icon\" aria-label=\"View profile of John Harthorne\">View Profile<svg class=\"uikit-icon\" style=\"width: 1em;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M7.5 4.5V6h9.442L4.5 18.442 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class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-name\">\n\t\t\tDan Hoffman\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title\">\n\t<p>\n\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title__title\">Partner<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title__company\">Latham &amp; Watkins LLP<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button data-ctaText=\"View Profile\" data-destinationLink=\"\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button has-inline-icon\" aria-label=\"View profile of Dan Hoffman\">View Profile<svg class=\"uikit-icon\" style=\"width: 1em;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M7.5 4.5V6h9.442L4.5 18.442 5.558 19.5 18 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Javed\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title\">\n\t<p>\n\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title__title\">CEO<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title__company\">tkxel<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button data-ctaText=\"View Profile\" data-destinationLink=\"\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button has-inline-icon\" aria-label=\"View profile of Umair Javed\">View Profile<svg class=\"uikit-icon\" style=\"width: 1em;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M7.5 4.5V6h9.442L4.5 18.442 5.558 19.5 18 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class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-name\">\n\t\t\tKamila Khasanova\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title\">\n\t<p>\n\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title__title\">Founder and CEO<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title__company\">On Top Strategy<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button data-ctaText=\"View Profile\" data-destinationLink=\"\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button has-inline-icon\" aria-label=\"View profile of Kamila Khasanova\">View Profile<svg class=\"uikit-icon\" style=\"width: 1em;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M7.5 4.5V6h9.442L4.5 18.442 5.558 19.5 18 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Machnes\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title\">\n\t<p>\n\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title__title\">Co-founder and CEO<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title__company\">Qruise<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button data-ctaText=\"View Profile\" data-destinationLink=\"\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button has-inline-icon\" aria-label=\"View profile of Shai Machnes\">View Profile<svg class=\"uikit-icon\" style=\"width: 1em;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M7.5 4.5V6h9.442L4.5 18.442 5.558 19.5 18 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McNeill\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title\">\n\t<p>\n\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title__title\">CEO and Co-Founder<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title__company\">DVx Ventures<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button data-ctaText=\"View Profile\" data-destinationLink=\"\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button has-inline-icon\" aria-label=\"View profile of Jon McNeill\">View Profile<svg class=\"uikit-icon\" style=\"width: 1em;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M7.5 4.5V6h9.442L4.5 18.442 5.558 19.5 18 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class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-name\">\n\t\t\tDr. Richard Munassi\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title\">\n\t<p>\n\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title__title\">Managing Director<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title__company\">Tampa Bay Wave<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button data-ctaText=\"View Profile\" data-destinationLink=\"\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button has-inline-icon\" aria-label=\"View profile of Dr. Richard Munassi\">View Profile<svg class=\"uikit-icon\" style=\"width: 1em;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M7.5 4.5V6h9.442L4.5 18.442 5.558 19.5 18 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class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-name\">\n\t\t\tJennifer Neundorfer\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title\">\n\t<p>\n\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title__title\">Co-Founder, Managing Partner<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-tc23-author-card-title__company\">January Ventures<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button data-ctaText=\"View Profile\" data-destinationLink=\"\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button has-inline-icon\" aria-label=\"View profile of Jennifer Neundorfer\">View Profile<svg class=\"uikit-icon\" style=\"width: 1em;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M7.5 4.5V6h9.442L4.5 18.442 5.558 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Prior to graduate school, Daniel was an associate at Summit Partners, a premier investment firm, where he managed the firm\u2019s due diligence process to raise investment funds. Previously, he was a financial analyst at Goldman Sachs, where he supported senior management in supervising the New England Private Wealth Management business. He serves on the national board of The Posse Foundation, the board of directors of American Student Assistance (ASA), and was named a Boston Business Journal Power 50: Movement Maker.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons event-speakers-modal__speaker-view-bio is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a data-ctaText=\"View Bio\" data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/daniel-acheampong\/\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/daniel-acheampong\/\" aria-label=\"View bio of Daniel Acheampong\">View Bio<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions__title\">Daniel&#039;s Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">It&#039;s not 2021 anymore. Navigating the 2025 VC landscape<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">The latest report from Fidelity Private Shares,\u00a0<strong><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fidelityprivateshares.com\/top-venture-capital-trends-startups-should-watch-report\">Top Venture Capital Trends Startups Should Watch in 2025<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, breaks down where capital is flowing, why AI is skewing the data, and how M&amp;A is becoming the top exit path. Whether you\u2019re fundraising or planning ahead, this is a must read for growing companies.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__datetime\" datetime=\"2025-07-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>July 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span 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With a career spanning retail, distribution, and manufacturing, he has a proven track record of defining, executing, and refining digital omni-channel and supply chain strategies. Before Cimulate, John led product innovation as VP of Product Management at Nike, after joining through the acquisition of Celect, the leading Inventory Optimization solution for retailers and brands, where he was CEO. His previous roles include VP of the Oracle Commerce product at Oracle, VP of Product Management and Marketing at Endeca (acquired by Oracle) and management consultant at Deloitte. John holds a BA in Economics and Computer Science from Boston College and an MBA from Harvard Business School.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons event-speakers-modal__speaker-view-bio is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a data-ctaText=\"View Bio\" data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/john-andrews\/\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/john-andrews\/\" aria-label=\"View bio of John Andrews\">View Bio<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions__title\">John&#039;s Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">Preparing to Raise: Cap Table Best Practices to Help You Close Fast<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">So, you\u2019re preparing to raise money to fuel your startup. How confident are you that your cap table and data room are squeaky clean? This question should be top of mind for most founders because a messy data room may drag out your raise and could cost you tens of thousands in legal expenses. This session will cover the best practices to help you close easily and efficiently. We\u2019ll equip you with insights from the legal perspective, the investor perspective, and the founder perspective. Founders will leave this session, armed with tangible, actionable resources.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__datetime\" datetime=\"2025-07-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>July 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14M8 2a6 6 0 1 0 0 12A6 6 0 0 0 8 2\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M10.295 11 7.5 8.205V3.5h1v4.29l2.5 2.505z\"\/><\/svg>10:50AM &#8211; 11:25AM America\/New_York\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__room\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M12 13.5A3.75 3.75 0 1 1 12 6a3.75 3.75 0 0 1 0 7.5m0-6a2.25 2.25 0 1 0 0 4.5 2.25 2.25 0 0 0 0-4.5\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"m12 22.5-6.327-7.462-.261-.338A8.17 8.17 0 0 1 3.75 9.75a8.25 8.25 0 1 1 16.5 0 8.16 8.16 0 0 1-1.661 4.948l-.001.002s-.225.296-.259.335zm-5.391-8.704c.002 0 .176.231.215.28L12 20.182l5.183-6.113c.032-.04.208-.273.209-.274A6.68 6.68 0 0 0 18.75 9.75a6.75 6.75 0 0 0-13.5 0 6.68 6.68 0 0 0 1.359 4.046\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFoundation Stage\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__sponsor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPresented by<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png 1218w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=150,13 150w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=300,27 300w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=768,69 768w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=680,61 680w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=1200,107 1200w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=430,38 430w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=720,64 720w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=900,81 900w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=800,72 800w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=668,60 668w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=708,63 708w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=50,4 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker splide__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-top js-speaker-top\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image__img\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Rob-JPG-2-e1744236868952.jpg?w=499\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRob Biederman Avatar\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-name\">Rob Biederman<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFounding &amp; Managing Partner, Asymmetric Capital Partners\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-socials js-speaker-socials\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/BiedermanRob\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-social\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.414 4.188a.68.68 0 0 1 .038.99l-5.775 5.965 6.172 7.73a.68.68 0 0 1 .076.736.73.73 0 0 1-.654.391h-3.885a.74.74 0 0 1-.578-.274l-4.266-5.343-5.22 5.394a.75.75 0 0 1-1.03.035.68.68 0 0 1-.037-.99l5.387-5.565-6.491-8.13a.68.68 0 0 1-.076-.736A.73.73 0 0 1 3.73 4h3.885a.74.74 0 0 1 .578.274l4.586 5.743 5.607-5.794a.75.75 0 0 1 1.03-.035Zm-8.185 8.756a.7.7 0 0 0-.112-.14L5.207 5.4h2.048l10.539 13.198h-2.049l-4.516-5.655Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Twitter<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/robbiederman\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-social\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M20 20v-6.371a3.92 3.92 0 0 0-3.919-3.919c-1.022 0-2.212.625-2.789 1.563V9.938H9.938V20h3.354v-5.926c0-.926.746-1.683 1.671-1.683a1.683 1.683 0 0 1 1.683 1.683V20zM6.032 8.051a2.02 2.02 0 0 0 2.02-2.02A2.026 2.026 0 0 0 6.031 4 2.03 2.03 0 0 0 4 6.032c0 1.118.914 2.02 2.032 2.02ZM7.702 20V9.938h-3.33V20z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Linkedin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRob Biederman is the Managing Partner of Asymmetric Capital Partners.\r\nBefore founding Asymmetric, Rob co-founded and spent eight years as co-CEO of Catalant Technologies, the market leader in helping companies access and deploy talent\u2014from employees to 70,000+ elite independent consultants and 1,000 boutique firms. He now serves as Chairman of Catalant and is the co-author of Reimagining Work, a book that outlines a new model for how global companies engage talent.\r\nRob began his career as a private equity investor at Goldman Sachs and Bain Capital, where he focused on healthcare and high-tech. He advised public and private companies on growth strategy, M&amp;A, and capital allocation.\r\nHe is also an Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School, where he co-teaches the Scaling Technology Ventures course on growing disruptive internet companies.\r\nRob holds an A.B., cum laude, in Economics and Finance from Princeton University, where he served as Student Body President and played JV basketball. He earned his MBA from Harvard Business School as a Baker Scholar.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons event-speakers-modal__speaker-view-bio is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--4\"><a data-ctaText=\"View Bio\" data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/rob-biederman\/\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/rob-biederman\/\" aria-label=\"View bio of Rob Biederman\">View Bio<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions__title\">Rob&#039;s Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">The 2025 VC Playbook: Where the Smart Money Is Going Next<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">In this session, Asymmetric Capital Partners\u2019 Rob Biederman will unpack where venture capital is flowing in 2025\u2014from emerging sectors to evolving deal dynamics. Learn what\u2019s driving investment decisions this year and how founders can align with the new VC playbook.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__datetime\" datetime=\"2025-07-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>July 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14M8 2a6 6 0 1 0 0 12A6 6 0 0 0 8 2\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M10.295 11 7.5 8.205V3.5h1v4.29l2.5 2.505z\"\/><\/svg>11:30AM &#8211; 12:00PM America\/New_York\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__room\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M12 13.5A3.75 3.75 0 1 1 12 6a3.75 3.75 0 0 1 0 7.5m0-6a2.25 2.25 0 1 0 0 4.5 2.25 2.25 0 0 0 0-4.5\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"m12 22.5-6.327-7.462-.261-.338A8.17 8.17 0 0 1 3.75 9.75a8.25 8.25 0 1 1 16.5 0 8.16 8.16 0 0 1-1.661 4.948l-.001.002s-.225.296-.259.335zm-5.391-8.704c.002 0 .176.231.215.28L12 20.182l5.183-6.113c.032-.04.208-.273.209-.274A6.68 6.68 0 0 0 18.75 9.75a6.75 6.75 0 0 0-13.5 0 6.68 6.68 0 0 0 1.359 4.046\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRoundtable 1\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker splide__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-top js-speaker-top\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image__img\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chisa-Headshot-0007-e1744237080339.jpg?w=571\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEllen Chisa Avatar\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-name\">Ellen Chisa<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPartner, boldstart ventures\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-socials js-speaker-socials\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ellenchisa\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-social\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.414 4.188a.68.68 0 0 1 .038.99l-5.775 5.965 6.172 7.73a.68.68 0 0 1 .076.736.73.73 0 0 1-.654.391h-3.885a.74.74 0 0 1-.578-.274l-4.266-5.343-5.22 5.394a.75.75 0 0 1-1.03.035.68.68 0 0 1-.037-.99l5.387-5.565-6.491-8.13a.68.68 0 0 1-.076-.736A.73.73 0 0 1 3.73 4h3.885a.74.74 0 0 1 .578.274l4.586 5.743 5.607-5.794a.75.75 0 0 1 1.03-.035Zm-8.185 8.756a.7.7 0 0 0-.112-.14L5.207 5.4h2.048l10.539 13.198h-2.049l-4.516-5.655Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Twitter<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ellenchisa\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-social\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M20 20v-6.371a3.92 3.92 0 0 0-3.919-3.919c-1.022 0-2.212.625-2.789 1.563V9.938H9.938V20h3.354v-5.926c0-.926.746-1.683 1.671-1.683a1.683 1.683 0 0 1 1.683 1.683V20zM6.032 8.051a2.02 2.02 0 0 0 2.02-2.02A2.026 2.026 0 0 0 6.031 4 2.03 2.03 0 0 0 4 6.032c0 1.118.914 2.02 2.032 2.02ZM7.702 20V9.938h-3.33V20z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Linkedin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEllen Chisa is a partner at boldstart ventures, where she invests in enterprise startups at inception. Prior to boldstart, she was the cofounder of darklang, and held product leadership roles at Lola Travel and Kickstarter. She holds a B.S. in Electrical &amp; Computer Engineering from Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering and an MBA from Harvard Business School.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons event-speakers-modal__speaker-view-bio is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--5\"><a data-ctaText=\"View Bio\" data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/ellen-chisa\/\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/ellen-chisa\/\" aria-label=\"View bio of Ellen Chisa\">View Bio<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions__title\">Ellen&#039;s Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">How to Successfully Build at the Inception Stage<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">In this session Ellen Chisa, partner at boldstart ventures will walk through lessons on all the things to do (and not do) to learn as quickly as possible from the first days of your company. Topics will include picking the right amount of capital at inception, scoping experiments to learn as quickly as possible, and common early day pitfalls.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__datetime\" datetime=\"2025-07-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>July 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14M8 2a6 6 0 1 0 0 12A6 6 0 0 0 8 2\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M10.295 11 7.5 8.205V3.5h1v4.29l2.5 2.505z\"\/><\/svg>10:45AM &#8211; 11:15AM America\/New_York\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__room\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M12 13.5A3.75 3.75 0 1 1 12 6a3.75 3.75 0 0 1 0 7.5m0-6a2.25 2.25 0 1 0 0 4.5 2.25 2.25 0 0 0 0-4.5\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"m12 22.5-6.327-7.462-.261-.338A8.17 8.17 0 0 1 3.75 9.75a8.25 8.25 0 1 1 16.5 0 8.16 8.16 0 0 1-1.661 4.948l-.001.002s-.225.296-.259.335zm-5.391-8.704c.002 0 .176.231.215.28L12 20.182l5.183-6.113c.032-.04.208-.273.209-.274A6.68 6.68 0 0 0 18.75 9.75a6.75 6.75 0 0 0-13.5 0 6.68 6.68 0 0 0 1.359 4.046\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRoundtable 1\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">So You Think You Can Pitch?<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">Please join us for \u201cSo You Think You Can Pitch\u201d where three promising early stage startups will have 4 minutes to wow a panel of judges, who will then provide feedback.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__datetime\" datetime=\"2025-07-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>July 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14M8 2a6 6 0 1 0 0 12A6 6 0 0 0 8 2\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M10.295 11 7.5 8.205V3.5h1v4.29l2.5 2.505z\"\/><\/svg>15:15PM &#8211; 15:40PM America\/New_York\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__room\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M12 13.5A3.75 3.75 0 1 1 12 6a3.75 3.75 0 0 1 0 7.5m0-6a2.25 2.25 0 1 0 0 4.5 2.25 2.25 0 0 0 0-4.5\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"m12 22.5-6.327-7.462-.261-.338A8.17 8.17 0 0 1 3.75 9.75a8.25 8.25 0 1 1 16.5 0 8.16 8.16 0 0 1-1.661 4.948l-.001.002s-.225.296-.259.335zm-5.391-8.704c.002 0 .176.231.215.28L12 20.182l5.183-6.113c.032-.04.208-.273.209-.274A6.68 6.68 0 0 0 18.75 9.75a6.75 6.75 0 0 0-13.5 0 6.68 6.68 0 0 0 1.359 4.046\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFoundation Stage\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker splide__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-top js-speaker-top\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image__img\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1569513055285.jpeg?w=500\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJeff Chow Avatar\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-name\">Jeff Chow<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChief Product and Technology Officer, Miro\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-socials js-speaker-socials\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/x.com\/jjchow\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-social\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.414 4.188a.68.68 0 0 1 .038.99l-5.775 5.965 6.172 7.73a.68.68 0 0 1 .076.736.73.73 0 0 1-.654.391h-3.885a.74.74 0 0 1-.578-.274l-4.266-5.343-5.22 5.394a.75.75 0 0 1-1.03.035.68.68 0 0 1-.037-.99l5.387-5.565-6.491-8.13a.68.68 0 0 1-.076-.736A.73.73 0 0 1 3.73 4h3.885a.74.74 0 0 1 .578.274l4.586 5.743 5.607-5.794a.75.75 0 0 1 1.03-.035Zm-8.185 8.756a.7.7 0 0 0-.112-.14L5.207 5.4h2.048l10.539 13.198h-2.049l-4.516-5.655Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Twitter<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jjchow\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-social\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M20 20v-6.371a3.92 3.92 0 0 0-3.919-3.919c-1.022 0-2.212.625-2.789 1.563V9.938H9.938V20h3.354v-5.926c0-.926.746-1.683 1.671-1.683a1.683 1.683 0 0 1 1.683 1.683V20zM6.032 8.051a2.02 2.02 0 0 0 2.02-2.02A2.026 2.026 0 0 0 6.031 4 2.03 2.03 0 0 0 4 6.032c0 1.118.914 2.02 2.032 2.02ZM7.702 20V9.938h-3.33V20z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Linkedin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJeff Chow is the Chief Product &amp; Technology Officer at Miro. He has over 25 years of experience building high growth organizations focused on delivering customer-centric digital products. He is passionate about building a team culture where collaboration and quick problem solving contribute to transforming a good business to a great one. Prior to Miro, Jeff was the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Product Officer at InVision, and held leadership roles in Product and Product Design teams at Google and TripAdvisor. In addition, Jeff has founded, run, and exited several startups in mobile, consumer, and marketing industries. Jeff received his BS in Mechanical Engineering at MIT.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons event-speakers-modal__speaker-view-bio is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--6\"><a data-ctaText=\"View Bio\" data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/jeff-chow\/\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/jeff-chow\/\" aria-label=\"View bio of Jeff Chow\">View Bio<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions__title\">Jeff&#039;s Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">Building Team Intelligence: How Product-Led Innovation Transforms Collaborative Problem-Solving<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">As a multi-company founder with extensive C-suite experience, Jeff brings unique insight into creating products that elevate team communication and problem-solving. He champions inclusive design that ensures products work for everyone from interns to CPOs\u2014critical for driving adoption across departments. Jeff offers real-world perspectives on AI implementation, drawing clear lines between tasks worth automating and those needing human judgment. While AI can eliminate repetitive work, he stresses that core functions like implementing shareholder feedback, strategic problem-solving, and assessing business impact remain distinctly human domains. His approach helps teams find the sweet spot between technology and expertise to truly excel.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__datetime\" datetime=\"2025-07-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>July 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14M8 2a6 6 0 1 0 0 12A6 6 0 0 0 8 2\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M10.295 11 7.5 8.205V3.5h1v4.29l2.5 2.505z\"\/><\/svg>15:15PM &#8211; 15:45PM America\/New_York\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__room\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M12 13.5A3.75 3.75 0 1 1 12 6a3.75 3.75 0 0 1 0 7.5m0-6a2.25 2.25 0 1 0 0 4.5 2.25 2.25 0 0 0 0-4.5\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"m12 22.5-6.327-7.462-.261-.338A8.17 8.17 0 0 1 3.75 9.75a8.25 8.25 0 1 1 16.5 0 8.16 8.16 0 0 1-1.661 4.948l-.001.002s-.225.296-.259.335zm-5.391-8.704c.002 0 .176.231.215.28L12 20.182l5.183-6.113c.032-.04.208-.273.209-.274A6.68 6.68 0 0 0 18.75 9.75a6.75 6.75 0 0 0-13.5 0 6.68 6.68 0 0 0 1.359 4.046\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRoundtable 2\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker splide__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-top js-speaker-top\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image__img\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_2350.jpeg?w=668\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAlyssa Co Avatar\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-name\">Alyssa Co<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrincipal, Bain Capital Ventures\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAlysaa is a principal at BCV where she invests at the earliest stages in application software and financial services companies.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons event-speakers-modal__speaker-view-bio is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--7\"><a data-ctaText=\"View Bio\" data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/alyssa-co\/\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/alyssa-co\/\" aria-label=\"View bio of Alyssa Co\">View Bio<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions__title\">Alyssa&#039;s Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">Fundraising Mistakes That Will Kill Your Round, and How to Avoid Them<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">Raising venture capital as an early-stage startup can be both exhilarating and daunting. With fierce competition for limited funding opportunities and investor expectations constantly evolving, founders must approach fundraising strategically to stand out and secure the capital they need to grow. This session is designed to both identify critical mistakes that startup founders make that cause their fundraising rounds to fail, and also to equip early-stage teams with actionable insights to optimize their fundraising outcomes in today\u2019s dynamic venture landscape. Whether you\u2019re gearing up for your first round or navigating a Series A or beyond raise, this session will help you position your startup for long-term success. Expect a candid discussion, real-world examples, and a clear framework for approaching your next round with confidence and clarity, from pre-pitch to close.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__datetime\" datetime=\"2025-07-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>July 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14M8 2a6 6 0 1 0 0 12A6 6 0 0 0 8 2\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M10.295 11 7.5 8.205V3.5h1v4.29l2.5 2.505z\"\/><\/svg>10:05AM &#8211; 10:40AM America\/New_York\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__room\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M12 13.5A3.75 3.75 0 1 1 12 6a3.75 3.75 0 0 1 0 7.5m0-6a2.25 2.25 0 1 0 0 4.5 2.25 2.25 0 0 0 0-4.5\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"m12 22.5-6.327-7.462-.261-.338A8.17 8.17 0 0 1 3.75 9.75a8.25 8.25 0 1 1 16.5 0 8.16 8.16 0 0 1-1.661 4.948l-.001.002s-.225.296-.259.335zm-5.391-8.704c.002 0 .176.231.215.28L12 20.182l5.183-6.113c.032-.04.208-.273.209-.274A6.68 6.68 0 0 0 18.75 9.75a6.75 6.75 0 0 0-13.5 0 6.68 6.68 0 0 0 1.359 4.046\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tScale Stage\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__sponsor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPresented by<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TBW-Logo.svg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker splide__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-top js-speaker-top\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image__img\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/craft.webp?w=265\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKristen Craft Avatar\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-name\">Kristen Craft<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVP, Partnerships, Fidelity Private Shares\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-socials js-speaker-socials\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kristenscraft\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-social\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M20 20v-6.371a3.92 3.92 0 0 0-3.919-3.919c-1.022 0-2.212.625-2.789 1.563V9.938H9.938V20h3.354v-5.926c0-.926.746-1.683 1.671-1.683a1.683 1.683 0 0 1 1.683 1.683V20zM6.032 8.051a2.02 2.02 0 0 0 2.02-2.02A2.026 2.026 0 0 0 6.031 4 2.03 2.03 0 0 0 4 6.032c0 1.118.914 2.02 2.032 2.02ZM7.702 20V9.938h-3.33V20z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Linkedin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKristen Craft brings deep startup roots to her work at Fidelity Private Shares. In this role, she&#8217;s building out Fidelity&#8217;s startup engagement platform, supporting founders and investors with equity management tools, fundraising strategy, and go-to-market best practices. Prior to Fidelity, Kristen was a founder herself, and then a longtime startup operator. She enjoyed working on strategic partnerships and digital marketing, predominantly in B2B SaaS companies. A Boston-area native, Kristen holds a B.A. from Brown University, an M.Ed. from Harvard University, and an MBA from MIT Sloan. She&#8217;s particularly passionate about building community, creating connections, and supporting diverse founders.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons event-speakers-modal__speaker-view-bio is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--8\"><a data-ctaText=\"View Bio\" data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/kristen-craft\/\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/kristen-craft\/\" aria-label=\"View bio of Kristen Craft\">View Bio<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions__title\">Kristen&#039;s Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">It&#039;s not 2021 anymore. Navigating the 2025 VC landscape<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">The latest report from Fidelity Private Shares,\u00a0<strong><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fidelityprivateshares.com\/top-venture-capital-trends-startups-should-watch-report\">Top Venture Capital Trends Startups Should Watch in 2025<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, breaks down where capital is flowing, why AI is skewing the data, and how M&amp;A is becoming the top exit path. Whether you\u2019re fundraising or planning ahead, this is a must read for growing companies.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__datetime\" datetime=\"2025-07-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>July 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14M8 2a6 6 0 1 0 0 12A6 6 0 0 0 8 2\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M10.295 11 7.5 8.205V3.5h1v4.29l2.5 2.505z\"\/><\/svg>13:55PM &#8211; 14:30PM America\/New_York\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__room\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M12 13.5A3.75 3.75 0 1 1 12 6a3.75 3.75 0 0 1 0 7.5m0-6a2.25 2.25 0 1 0 0 4.5 2.25 2.25 0 0 0 0-4.5\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"m12 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668w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=708,63 708w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=50,4 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker splide__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-top js-speaker-top\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image__img\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/MD-Headshot.png?w=308\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMatt Derda Avatar\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-name\">Matt Derda<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDirector, Private Market Product Marketer, Fidelity Private Shares\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-socials js-speaker-socials\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mattderda\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-social\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M20 20v-6.371a3.92 3.92 0 0 0-3.919-3.919c-1.022 0-2.212.625-2.789 1.563V9.938H9.938V20h3.354v-5.926c0-.926.746-1.683 1.671-1.683a1.683 1.683 0 0 1 1.683 1.683V20zM6.032 8.051a2.02 2.02 0 0 0 2.02-2.02A2.026 2.026 0 0 0 6.031 4 2.03 2.03 0 0 0 4 6.032c0 1.118.914 2.02 2.032 2.02ZM7.702 20V9.938h-3.33V20z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Linkedin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMatt Derda leads Product Marketing for Fidelity Private Shares, Fidelity\u2019s equity management platform for private companies. He focuses on helping founders and operators better understand and manage their cap tables, prepare for fundraising, and stay investor-ready. His work has spanned messaging, go-to-market strategy, and sales enablement. Matt\u2019s career has centered around simplifying complex products and helping companies grow. He\u2019s built and led marketing functions at several SaaS startups including Spoiler Alert, Jebbit, and Trifacta, supporting their growth through key stages of fundraising, expansion, and acquisition. Known as a story maker, Matt draws on a background in improv comedy and a passion for clear, meaningful communication.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons event-speakers-modal__speaker-view-bio is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--9\"><a data-ctaText=\"View Bio\" data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/matt-derda\/\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/matt-derda\/\" aria-label=\"View bio of Matt Derda\">View Bio<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions__title\">Matt&#039;s Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">Tech-Driven Fundraising: Making Financing Rounds Smarter, Faster, and Founder-Friendly<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">Raising capital is one of the most critical, and often most chaotic, milestones for early-stage startups. But what if technology could make the process not just faster, but smarter? This roundtable explores how founders, investors, and legal teams can leverage modern tools to streamline financing rounds, from due diligence and data rooms to planning, execution, and post-close tasks like issuing stock certificates.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__datetime\" datetime=\"2025-07-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>July 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14M8 2a6 6 0 1 0 0 12A6 6 0 0 0 8 2\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M10.295 11 7.5 8.205V3.5h1v4.29l2.5 2.505z\"\/><\/svg>10:00AM &#8211; 10:30AM America\/New_York\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__room\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M12 13.5A3.75 3.75 0 1 1 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srcset=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png 1218w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=150,13 150w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=300,27 300w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=768,69 768w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=680,61 680w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=1200,107 1200w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=430,38 430w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=720,64 720w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=900,81 900w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=800,72 800w, 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leadership, executive coaching, professional consulting, mentoring &amp; advising innovative leaders alongside his unique experiences as a former professional + collegiate athlete. Under all that, he feels there may be strong Zen Buddhist roots from some past life empowering him to blend an old-world mindset with new-world innovation.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons event-speakers-modal__speaker-view-bio is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--10\"><a data-ctaText=\"View Bio\" data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/christopher-dube\/\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/christopher-dube\/\" aria-label=\"View bio of Christopher Dube\">View Bio<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions__title\">Christopher&#039;s Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">Breakthrough or Burnout: Why Founders Get Stuck (and How to Fix It)<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">Startups don\u2019t fail because of bad ideas\u2014they fail because founders get stuck. In this high-energy, interactive roundtable, Prepare 4 VC\u2019s Jason Kraus and team dig into the real reasons startups stall: decision fatigue, lack of clarity, poor investor fit, or silent burnout. You\u2019ll learn the core \u201cBreakthrough\u201d frameworks used by top founders to diagnose roadblocks, execute with confidence, and reconnect with your mission. Whether you\u2019re fundraising, scaling, or still defining your path, this session will help you shift from survival mode to strategic action. No fluff. No buzzwords. Just practical tools and real talk to help you move forward with clarity and momentum.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__datetime\" datetime=\"2025-07-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>July 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14M8 2a6 6 0 1 0 0 12A6 6 0 0 0 8 2\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M10.295 11 7.5 8.205V3.5h1v4.29l2.5 2.505z\"\/><\/svg>10:45AM &#8211; 11:15AM America\/New_York\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__room\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M12 13.5A3.75 3.75 0 1 1 12 6a3.75 3.75 0 0 1 0 7.5m0-6a2.25 2.25 0 1 0 0 4.5 2.25 2.25 0 0 0 0-4.5\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"m12 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class=\"screen-reader-text\">Linkedin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCathy is a Partner at Sapphire Ventures and is on the boards of Culture Amp, EliseAI, Gem, involve.ai, Medable, Paradox, SafeGraph, Sword Health, and UJET. She has experience investing at multiple stages, ranging from buyout to venture capital and has also sat on the other side of the table as a business operator. For her work, she has been recognized by the Venture Capital Journal as a Rising Star and by Silicon Valley Business Journal as a Woman of Influence. \r\n\r\nPrior to Sapphire, Cathy was an investor at AXA Venture Partners where she invested in enterprise software. She started her career at Blackstone and TA Associates and was an operator at Gusto, joining shortly after the Series B. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons event-speakers-modal__speaker-view-bio is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--11\"><a data-ctaText=\"View Bio\" data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/cathy-gao\/\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/cathy-gao\/\" aria-label=\"View bio of Cathy Gao\">View Bio<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions__title\">Cathy&#039;s Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">The New Rules of Growth-Stage Fundraising: How to Win at Raising a Series C &amp; Beyond<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">After two years of decline, growth-stage fundraising is heating up again\u2014driven largely by the surge of GenAI adoption. For most founders, breaking through the noise and securing top-tier investors is harder than ever. Cathy Gao, Partner at Sapphire Ventures, will share what it really takes to raise a successful Series C+ in today\u2019s competitive environment. Whether you\u2019re scaling a breakout AI company or navigating the new fundraising landscape, this session will give you the insights to sharpen your pitch and maximize your fundraising outcomes.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__datetime\" datetime=\"2025-07-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>July 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8.756a.7.7 0 0 0-.112-.14L5.207 5.4h2.048l10.539 13.198h-2.049l-4.516-5.655Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Twitter<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ccgardner\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-social\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M20 20v-6.371a3.92 3.92 0 0 0-3.919-3.919c-1.022 0-2.212.625-2.789 1.563V9.938H9.938V20h3.354v-5.926c0-.926.746-1.683 1.671-1.683a1.683 1.683 0 0 1 1.683 1.683V20zM6.032 8.051a2.02 2.02 0 0 0 2.02-2.02A2.026 2.026 0 0 0 6.031 4 2.03 2.03 0 0 0 4 6.032c0 1.118.914 2.02 2.032 2.02ZM7.702 20V9.938h-3.33V20z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Linkedin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChris Gardner is a partner at Underscore VC focusing on FinTech. Prior to joining the firm, he had spent the last 25 years as an operator in Product and Marketing roles resulting in 5 exits in a row. Most recently, he was the co-founder of Paydiant which was acquired by PayPal in 2015. He then led P2P, SMB, and retail payments teams at PayPal prior to joining Underscore in October 2020.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons event-speakers-modal__speaker-view-bio is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--12\"><a data-ctaText=\"View Bio\" data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/chris-gardner\/\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/chris-gardner\/\" aria-label=\"View bio of Chris Gardner\">View Bio<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions__title\">Chris&#039;s Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">MVP in the Age of AI: When to Bot and When to Not<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">In an era where AI tools are revolutionizing how founders build software and prototypes, understanding both the opportunities and limitations is crucial for success. Join us to discover how AI is turbocharging MVP (Minimum Viable Product) development and where some founders get it wrong by letting the robots do all the thinking. Learn the art of combining AI superpowers with irreplaceable human skills &#8211; Nobody wants marketing copy that sounds like it was written by a very enthusiastic toaster! This session is perfect for founders navigating the wild world of building products in the age of AI.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__datetime\" datetime=\"2025-07-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>July 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14M8 2a6 6 0 1 0 0 12A6 6 0 0 0 8 2\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M10.295 11 7.5 8.205V3.5h1v4.29l2.5 2.505z\"\/><\/svg>11:35AM &#8211; 12:10PM America\/New_York\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__room\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M12 13.5A3.75 3.75 0 1 1 12 6a3.75 3.75 0 0 1 0 7.5m0-6a2.25 2.25 0 1 0 0 4.5 2.25 2.25 0 0 0 0-4.5\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"m12 22.5-6.327-7.462-.261-.338A8.17 8.17 0 0 1 3.75 9.75a8.25 8.25 0 1 1 16.5 0 8.16 8.16 0 0 1-1.661 4.948l-.001.002s-.225.296-.259.335zm-5.391-8.704c.002 0 .176.231.215.28L12 20.182l5.183-6.113c.032-.04.208-.273.209-.274A6.68 6.68 0 0 0 18.75 9.75a6.75 6.75 0 0 0-13.5 0 6.68 6.68 0 0 0 1.359 4.046\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFoundation Stage\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker splide__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-top js-speaker-top\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image__img\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-20-at-10.17.05AM.png?w=534\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSamara Gordon Avatar\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-name\">Samara Gordon<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGeneral Partner, Hyperplane\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-socials js-speaker-socials\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/samaragordon\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-social\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M20 20v-6.371a3.92 3.92 0 0 0-3.919-3.919c-1.022 0-2.212.625-2.789 1.563V9.938H9.938V20h3.354v-5.926c0-.926.746-1.683 1.671-1.683a1.683 1.683 0 0 1 1.683 1.683V20zM6.032 8.051a2.02 2.02 0 0 0 2.02-2.02A2.026 2.026 0 0 0 6.031 4 2.03 2.03 0 0 0 4 6.032c0 1.118.914 2.02 2.032 2.02ZM7.702 20V9.938h-3.33V20z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Linkedin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSamara is a General Partner at Hyperplane, an early-stage VC fund investing in B2B \r\nindustrial and enterprise automation. Before Hyperplane, Samara was the founder of The Faster Times and held product leadership roles at Finomial and Emerton. She holds a B.A. in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons event-speakers-modal__speaker-view-bio is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--13\"><a data-ctaText=\"View Bio\" data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/samara-gordon\/\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/samara-gordon\/\" aria-label=\"View bio of Samara Gordon\">View Bio<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions__title\">Samara&#039;s Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">It&#039;s not 2021 anymore. Navigating the 2025 VC landscape<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">The latest report from Fidelity Private Shares,\u00a0<strong><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fidelityprivateshares.com\/top-venture-capital-trends-startups-should-watch-report\">Top Venture Capital Trends Startups Should Watch in 2025<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, breaks down where capital is flowing, why AI is skewing the data, and how M&amp;A is becoming the top exit path. Whether you\u2019re fundraising or planning ahead, this is a must read for growing companies.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__datetime\" datetime=\"2025-07-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>July 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14M8 2a6 6 0 1 0 0 12A6 6 0 0 0 8 2\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M10.295 11 7.5 8.205V3.5h1v4.29l2.5 2.505z\"\/><\/svg>13:55PM &#8211; 14:30PM America\/New_York\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__room\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M12 13.5A3.75 3.75 0 1 1 12 6a3.75 3.75 0 0 1 0 7.5m0-6a2.25 2.25 0 1 0 0 4.5 2.25 2.25 0 0 0 0-4.5\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"m12 22.5-6.327-7.462-.261-.338A8.17 8.17 0 0 1 3.75 9.75a8.25 8.25 0 1 1 16.5 0 8.16 8.16 0 0 1-1.661 4.948l-.001.002s-.225.296-.259.335zm-5.391-8.704c.002 0 .176.231.215.28L12 20.182l5.183-6.113c.032-.04.208-.273.209-.274A6.68 6.68 0 0 0 18.75 9.75a6.75 6.75 0 0 0-13.5 0 6.68 6.68 0 0 0 1.359 4.046\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFoundation Stage\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__sponsor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPresented by<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png 1218w, 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20v-6.371a3.92 3.92 0 0 0-3.919-3.919c-1.022 0-2.212.625-2.789 1.563V9.938H9.938V20h3.354v-5.926c0-.926.746-1.683 1.671-1.683a1.683 1.683 0 0 1 1.683 1.683V20zM6.032 8.051a2.02 2.02 0 0 0 2.02-2.02A2.026 2.026 0 0 0 6.031 4 2.03 2.03 0 0 0 4 6.032c0 1.118.914 2.02 2.032 2.02ZM7.702 20V9.938h-3.33V20z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Linkedin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRick Grinnell is Founder and Managing Partner of Glasswing Ventures, focused on AI-enabled security and enterprise infrastructure investments. Over his 24-year career in venture capital, Rick has built an exceptional track record of investing in transformative companies across security, storage, analytics, and SaaS applications.\r\nRick&#8217;s portfolio achievements include leading investments in multiple successful exits: Digital Guardian (acquired by HelpSystems), EqualLogic (acquired by Dell), Prelert (acquired by Elastic), Resilient Systems (acquired by IBM), TrackVia (acquired by Primus Capital), and VeloBit (acquired by Western Digital). He currently serves on boards of cutting-edge companies including Allure Security, Black Kite, Lambent, Nametag, Realm.Security, Trustle, and Narrative.\r\nBeyond investing, Rick brings valuable operating experience from senior marketing and engineering roles at Adero (acquired by Inktomi), ClearOne Communications, and PictureTel (acquired by Polycom).\r\nRick&#8217;s influence extends throughout the innovation ecosystem. He serves on MIT&#8217;s Educational Council, advises at Harvard Business School&#8217;s Rock Center for Entrepreneurship, and mentors at MIT iHQ and Sandbox. He frequently judges at MassChallenge and sits on the Advanced Cyber Security Center board, leading New England&#8217;s public\/private security collaboration.\r\nRecognized as one of Boston&#8217;s most important VCs by Business Insider, Rick received the Community Leadership Award from New England Venture Network. His community involvement includes the Museum of Science Boston Board of Advisors and ongoing work with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts.\r\nRick holds BS and MS degrees in Electrical Engineering from MIT and an MBA from Harvard Business School.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons event-speakers-modal__speaker-view-bio is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--14\"><a data-ctaText=\"View Bio\" data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/rick-grinnell\/\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/rick-grinnell\/\" aria-label=\"View bio of Rick Grinnell\">View Bio<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions__title\">Rick&#039;s Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">Winning Capital in a Competitive Market: How to Fund Your AI-Native Startup<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">This roundtable discussion explores the distinct challenges AI-native startups face when pitching to investors who might still use traditional SaaS metrics and frameworks, and how to find next round of investors that \u201cget it.\u201d<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__datetime\" datetime=\"2025-07-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>July 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14M8 2a6 6 0 1 0 0 12A6 6 0 0 0 8 2\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M10.295 11 7.5 8.205V3.5h1v4.29l2.5 2.505z\"\/><\/svg>13:15PM &#8211; 13:45PM America\/New_York\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__room\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M12 13.5A3.75 3.75 0 1 1 12 6a3.75 3.75 0 0 1 0 7.5m0-6a2.25 2.25 0 1 0 0 4.5 2.25 2.25 0 0 0 0-4.5\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"m12 22.5-6.327-7.462-.261-.338A8.17 8.17 0 0 1 3.75 9.75a8.25 8.25 0 1 1 16.5 0 8.16 8.16 0 0 1-1.661 4.948l-.001.002s-.225.296-.259.335zm-5.391-8.704c.002 0 .176.231.215.28L12 20.182l5.183-6.113c.032-.04.208-.273.209-.274A6.68 6.68 0 0 0 18.75 9.75a6.75 6.75 0 0 0-13.5 0 6.68 6.68 0 0 0 1.359 4.046\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRoundtable 2\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">So You Think You Can Pitch?<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">Please join us for \u201cSo You Think You Can Pitch\u201d where three promising early stage startups will have 4 minutes to wow a panel of judges, who will then provide feedback.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__datetime\" datetime=\"2025-07-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>July 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14M8 2a6 6 0 1 0 0 12A6 6 0 0 0 8 2\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M10.295 11 7.5 8.205V3.5h1v4.29l2.5 2.505z\"\/><\/svg>15:15PM &#8211; 15:40PM America\/New_York\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__room\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M12 13.5A3.75 3.75 0 1 1 12 6a3.75 3.75 0 0 1 0 7.5m0-6a2.25 2.25 0 1 0 0 4.5 2.25 2.25 0 0 0 0-4.5\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"m12 22.5-6.327-7.462-.261-.338A8.17 8.17 0 0 1 3.75 9.75a8.25 8.25 0 1 1 16.5 0 8.16 8.16 0 0 1-1.661 4.948l-.001.002s-.225.296-.259.335zm-5.391-8.704c.002 0 .176.231.215.28L12 20.182l5.183-6.113c.032-.04.208-.273.209-.274A6.68 6.68 0 0 0 18.75 9.75a6.75 6.75 0 0 0-13.5 0 6.68 6.68 0 0 0 1.359 4.046\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFoundation Stage\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker splide__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-top js-speaker-top\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image__img\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2019-01-22-HarthorneJohn_headshot-LARGE.jpg?w=668\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJohn Harthorne Avatar\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-name\">John Harthorne<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFounder &amp; Managing Director, Two Lanterns Venture Capital\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-socials js-speaker-socials\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/x.com\/jharthorne\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-social\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.414 4.188a.68.68 0 0 1 .038.99l-5.775 5.965 6.172 7.73a.68.68 0 0 1 .076.736.73.73 0 0 1-.654.391h-3.885a.74.74 0 0 1-.578-.274l-4.266-5.343-5.22 5.394a.75.75 0 0 1-1.03.035.68.68 0 0 1-.037-.99l5.387-5.565-6.491-8.13a.68.68 0 0 1-.076-.736A.73.73 0 0 1 3.73 4h3.885a.74.74 0 0 1 .578.274l4.586 5.743 5.607-5.794a.75.75 0 0 1 1.03-.035Zm-8.185 8.756a.7.7 0 0 0-.112-.14L5.207 5.4h2.048l10.539 13.198h-2.049l-4.516-5.655Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Twitter<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jharthorne\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-social\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M20 20v-6.371a3.92 3.92 0 0 0-3.919-3.919c-1.022 0-2.212.625-2.789 1.563V9.938H9.938V20h3.354v-5.926c0-.926.746-1.683 1.671-1.683a1.683 1.683 0 0 1 1.683 1.683V20zM6.032 8.051a2.02 2.02 0 0 0 2.02-2.02A2.026 2.026 0 0 0 6.031 4 2.03 2.03 0 0 0 4 6.032c0 1.118.914 2.02 2.032 2.02ZM7.702 20V9.938h-3.33V20z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Linkedin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJohn is the Founder &amp; Managing Director of Two Lanterns Venture Partners, a seed fund investing in AI software startups in the US and Israel. \r\n\r\nPrior to launching Two Lanterns in 2020, John was the Founder and 10-year-long CEO of MassChallenge, the most startup-friendly accelerator on the planet. While John was CEO, ~3,000 MassChallenge alumni raised well over $8.5 billion of funding, generated over $3.5 billion of revenue, and created over 200,000 jobs.\r\n\r\nThe World Economic Forum elected John as a Young Global Leaders, and Ernst &amp; Young selected John as Social Entrepreneur of the Year in New England. John earned his MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management. While at school, John won Grand Prize in the MIT $100K Business Plan Competition and received the Patrick J. McGovern Award for impact on quality and visibility of entrepreneurship at MIT.\r\n\r\nJohn holds a BA from Bowdoin College, an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management, an Honorary Doctorate from Suffolk University, and certificates for Leadership and Innovation from Harvard, Yale, and Princeton.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons event-speakers-modal__speaker-view-bio is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--15\"><a data-ctaText=\"View Bio\" data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/john-harthorne\/\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/john-harthorne\/\" aria-label=\"View bio of John Harthorne\">View Bio<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions__title\">John&#039;s Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">It&#039;s not 2021 anymore. Navigating the 2025 VC landscape<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">The latest report from Fidelity Private Shares,\u00a0<strong><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fidelityprivateshares.com\/top-venture-capital-trends-startups-should-watch-report\">Top Venture Capital Trends Startups Should Watch in 2025<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, breaks down where capital is flowing, why AI is skewing the data, and how M&amp;A is becoming the top exit path. Whether you\u2019re fundraising or planning ahead, this is a must read for growing companies.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__datetime\" datetime=\"2025-07-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>July 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14M8 2a6 6 0 1 0 0 12A6 6 0 0 0 8 2\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M10.295 11 7.5 8.205V3.5h1v4.29l2.5 2.505z\"\/><\/svg>13:55PM &#8211; 14:30PM America\/New_York\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__room\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M12 13.5A3.75 3.75 0 1 1 12 6a3.75 3.75 0 0 1 0 7.5m0-6a2.25 2.25 0 1 0 0 4.5 2.25 2.25 0 0 0 0-4.5\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"m12 22.5-6.327-7.462-.261-.338A8.17 8.17 0 0 1 3.75 9.75a8.25 8.25 0 1 1 16.5 0 8.16 8.16 0 0 1-1.661 4.948l-.001.002s-.225.296-.259.335zm-5.391-8.704c.002 0 .176.231.215.28L12 20.182l5.183-6.113c.032-.04.208-.273.209-.274A6.68 6.68 0 0 0 18.75 9.75a6.75 6.75 0 0 0-13.5 0 6.68 6.68 0 0 0 1.359 4.046\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFoundation Stage\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__sponsor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPresented by<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png 1218w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=150,13 150w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=300,27 300w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=768,69 768w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=680,61 680w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=1200,107 1200w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=430,38 430w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=720,64 720w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=900,81 900w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=800,72 800w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=668,60 668w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=708,63 708w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=50,4 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker splide__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-top js-speaker-top\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image__img\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-13-at-9.49.14AM.png?w=668\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDan Hoffman Avatar\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-name\">Dan Hoffman<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPartner, Latham &amp; Watkins LLP\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-socials js-speaker-socials\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dan-hoffman-lw\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-social\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M20 20v-6.371a3.92 3.92 0 0 0-3.919-3.919c-1.022 0-2.212.625-2.789 1.563V9.938H9.938V20h3.354v-5.926c0-.926.746-1.683 1.671-1.683a1.683 1.683 0 0 1 1.683 1.683V20zM6.032 8.051a2.02 2.02 0 0 0 2.02-2.02A2.026 2.026 0 0 0 6.031 4 2.03 2.03 0 0 0 4 6.032c0 1.118.914 2.02 2.032 2.02ZM7.702 20V9.938h-3.33V20z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Linkedin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDan Scott Hoffman is a partner at Latham &amp; Watkins, where he provides expert counsel to emerging and late-stage technology and life sciences companies throughout their life cycle. His practice includes venture financings, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance matters, leveraging his extensive company-side experience and profound understanding of the technology industry landscape. Known for his ability to deliver commercial and actionable advice to founders and management, Dan has earned recognition for his exceptional work. He was ranked best in class for Massachusetts Private Equity by Chambers USA in 2017 and named an Up and Coming Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly in 2021. Additionally, Legal 500 commended him as a \u201cterrific advisor\u201d and an \u201cunbelievable hard worker\u201d who simplifies complex problems, underscoring his reputation as a trusted advisor in the legal community.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons event-speakers-modal__speaker-view-bio is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--16\"><a data-ctaText=\"View Bio\" data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/daniel-hoffman\/\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/daniel-hoffman\/\" aria-label=\"View bio of Dan Hoffman\">View Bio<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions__title\">Dan&#039;s Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">Startup M&amp;A Readiness: How to Be Acquired or Acquire Without Regret<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">As startups scale, the question of acquisition, on either side of the table, becomes more than theoretical. In this session, Daniel Hoffman and Stephen Ranere will equip founders with a legal and strategic playbook for navigating M&amp;A, from due diligence checklists to deal structuring (asset vs. equity), negotiating critical terms, and sidestepping liability pitfalls. Learn how to retain top talent, manage post-deal integration, and approach the process with clarity and control. Whether you&#8217;re buying or being bought, this is your roadmap to a smoother, smarter transaction.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__datetime\" datetime=\"2025-07-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>July 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14M8 2a6 6 0 1 0 0 12A6 6 0 0 0 8 2\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M10.295 11 7.5 8.205V3.5h1v4.29l2.5 2.505z\"\/><\/svg>13:55PM &#8211; 14:25PM America\/New_York\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__room\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M12 13.5A3.75 3.75 0 1 1 12 6a3.75 3.75 0 0 1 0 7.5m0-6a2.25 2.25 0 1 0 0 4.5 2.25 2.25 0 0 0 0-4.5\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"m12 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He invests in people over product at the earliest stage of their entrepreneurial journey. Under his leadership, Precursor has raised four funds and has $250+ million under management. He has invested in 400+ companies and has supported 450+ founders, including the teams behind Bobbie Baby, Carrot, Incredible Health, Juniper Square, Modern Health, Pair Eyewear,  Rad AI, and The Athletic (sold to the NY Times for $525 million in 2022).\r\n\r\nPrior to founding Precursor, Charles was a Partner at Uncork Capital where he focused on identifying investment opportunities in mobile infrastructure, applications, and marketplaces and supported their portfolio companies on business and corporate development matters. He was also the Co\u00ad-founder and CEO of Bionic Panda Games, an Android-\u00adfocused mobile games startup.\r\n\r\nCharles is an active member of the VC community. He was the 2023-2024 Chair of the NVCA Board of Directors, a board member at Venture Forward, on the investment committee for Screendoor, and is on the Path Ahead Ventures Advisory Board. He is also an advisor and mentor to a number of emerging managers.\r\n\r\nCharles holds an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a B.A. in Economics and Spanish from Stanford. He maintains close connections with his alma mater and was awarded the 2021-22 Governors\u2019 Award in honor of his volunteer service to the university as a board member and volunteer. Charles is also a co-instructor for the Entrepreneurship from Diverse Perspectives course in the Stanford Graduate School of Business.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons event-speakers-modal__speaker-view-bio is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--17\"><a data-ctaText=\"View Bio\" data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/charles-hudson\/\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/charles-hudson\/\" aria-label=\"View bio of Charles Hudson\">View Bio<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions__title\">Charles&#039;s Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">All the Ways You Don\u2019t Realize VCs Are Evaluating Your Company at Pre-Seed<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">\u200b\u200bThis is an important topic, especially for pre-seed founders, because much of company evaluation is about the founder and the idea &#8211; there isn&#8217;t a lot of data to work with yet! One key point to highlight is that your choice of co-founder is critical. If it seems like you&#8217;re not the best match, many VCs will use that as a proxy for your ability to hire strong talent. Additionally, there are numerous traps that founders fall into that indicate to VCs they&#8217;ve not learned how to run a fundraising process, so it&#8217;s essential to do your homework in advance.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__datetime\" datetime=\"2025-07-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>July 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14M8 2a6 6 0 1 0 0 12A6 6 0 0 0 8 2\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M10.295 11 7.5 8.205V3.5h1v4.29l2.5 2.505z\"\/><\/svg>10:05AM &#8211; 10:40AM America\/New_York\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__room\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M12 13.5A3.75 3.75 0 1 1 12 6a3.75 3.75 0 0 1 0 7.5m0-6a2.25 2.25 0 1 0 0 4.5 2.25 2.25 0 0 0 0-4.5\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"m12 22.5-6.327-7.462-.261-.338A8.17 8.17 0 0 1 3.75 9.75a8.25 8.25 0 1 1 16.5 0 8.16 8.16 0 0 1-1.661 4.948l-.001.002s-.225.296-.259.335zm-5.391-8.704c.002 0 .176.231.215.28L12 20.182l5.183-6.113c.032-.04.208-.273.209-.274A6.68 6.68 0 0 0 18.75 9.75a6.75 6.75 0 0 0-13.5 0 6.68 6.68 0 0 0 1.359 4.046\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFoundation Stage\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker splide__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-top js-speaker-top\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image__img\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1677801084596.jpeg?w=668\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUmair Javed Avatar\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-name\">Umair Javed<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCEO, tkxel\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-socials js-speaker-socials\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/umairj\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-social\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M20 20v-6.371a3.92 3.92 0 0 0-3.919-3.919c-1.022 0-2.212.625-2.789 1.563V9.938H9.938V20h3.354v-5.926c0-.926.746-1.683 1.671-1.683a1.683 1.683 0 0 1 1.683 1.683V20zM6.032 8.051a2.02 2.02 0 0 0 2.02-2.02A2.026 2.026 0 0 0 6.031 4 2.03 2.03 0 0 0 4 6.032c0 1.118.914 2.02 2.032 2.02ZM7.702 20V9.938h-3.33V20z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Linkedin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUmair is a builder and investor focused on technology that drives real-world impact. As Founder &amp; CEO of Tkxel, he helps enterprises, SMBs, and startups across North America and MENA use AI, software innovation, and digital strategy to scale, modernize, and stay ahead. He\u2019s also an active investor and mentor, backing bold ideas in AI, SaaS, e-commerce, and more. He is working hands-on with founders to shape products, grow companies, and challenge the status quo. At the heart of it all is Umair\u2019s belief in strong teams, clear thinking, and a culture that pushes people to solve hard problems and build what matters.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons event-speakers-modal__speaker-view-bio is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--18\"><a data-ctaText=\"View Bio\" data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/umair-javed\/\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/umair-javed\/\" aria-label=\"View bio of Umair Javed\">View Bio<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions__title\">Umair&#039;s Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">AI Transformation for Business Growth: A Practical Roadmap for Companies<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">This roundtable will unpack how Agentic AI is helping businesses rethink their workflows. Unlike traditional tools, AI agents with the help of LLMs add a bit of cognition into the workflows and that creates new possibilities and points of automation that can result in better customer experience and organizational effeciencies We\u2019ll get into how to approach your organization\u2019s AI transformation. Our round table guests are encouraged to share their experiences and learn from each other what is working and what is not. We\u2019ll also walk through a practical approach to getting started: how to run small experiments, prove value fast, and scale what sticks. Whether you\u2019re still exploring or already testing AI tools, this roundtable is about clarity, not hype, and learning from others doing the same.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__datetime\" datetime=\"2025-07-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>July 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14M8 2a6 6 0 1 0 0 12A6 6 0 0 0 8 2\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M10.295 11 7.5 8.205V3.5h1v4.29l2.5 2.505z\"\/><\/svg>11:30AM &#8211; 12:00PM America\/New_York\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__room\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M12 13.5A3.75 3.75 0 1 1 12 6a3.75 3.75 0 0 1 0 7.5m0-6a2.25 2.25 0 1 0 0 4.5 2.25 2.25 0 0 0 0-4.5\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"m12 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1536w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/BT-logo-high-res.png?resize=2048,1323 2048w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/BT-logo-high-res.png?resize=668,432 668w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/BT-logo-high-res.png?resize=580,375 580w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/BT-logo-high-res.png?resize=955,617 955w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/BT-logo-high-res.png?resize=708,457 708w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/BT-logo-high-res.png?resize=50,32 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker splide__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-top js-speaker-top\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image__img\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mo_Jomaa_CapitalG-e1743614749568.jpg?w=668\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMo Jomaa Avatar\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-name\">Mo Jomaa<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPartner, CapitalG\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-socials js-speaker-socials\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mojomaa0\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-social\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M20 20v-6.371a3.92 3.92 0 0 0-3.919-3.919c-1.022 0-2.212.625-2.789 1.563V9.938H9.938V20h3.354v-5.926c0-.926.746-1.683 1.671-1.683a1.683 1.683 0 0 1 1.683 1.683V20zM6.032 8.051a2.02 2.02 0 0 0 2.02-2.02A2.026 2.026 0 0 0 6.031 4 2.03 2.03 0 0 0 4 6.032c0 1.118.914 2.02 2.032 2.02ZM7.702 20V9.938h-3.33V20z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Linkedin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMo Jomaa is a partner at Alphabet&#8217;s independent growth fund, CapitalG, where he invests in IT management and data infrastructure and analytics software. He played a leadership role in CapitalG&#8217;s investments in Armis, Collibra, Cribl, Databricks, Grafana, NinjaOne, New Relic, BMI, and Ping Identity.\r\n\r\nPrior to joining CapitalG in 2018, Mo helped lead enterprise software IPO and M&amp;A transactions at Morgan Stanley. Mo graduated from UC Berkeley and holds a degree in Business Administration from the Haas School of Business.\r\n\r\nHaving grown up in Southern California, Mo is a loyal Los Angeles Lakers fan and religiously watches almost every single game. In his free time, Mo loves to play basketball, cook, golf, and cycle.\r\nPrior to joining CapitalG in 2018, Mo helped lead enterprise software IPO and M&amp;A transactions at Morgan Stanley. Mo graduated from UC Berkeley and holds a degree in Business Administration from the Haas School of Business.\r\n\r\nHaving grown up in Southern California, Mo is a loyal Los Angeles Lakers fan and religiously watches almost every single game. In his free time, Mo loves to play basketball, cook, golf, and cycle.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons event-speakers-modal__speaker-view-bio is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--19\"><a data-ctaText=\"View Bio\" data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/mo-jomaa\/\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/mo-jomaa\/\" aria-label=\"View bio of Mo Jomaa\">View Bio<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions__title\">Mo&#039;s Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">What to think about now if you want to IPO someday<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">From market considerations to unit economics, sales and marketing strategies, and executive hiring, it\u2019s never too early to think critically about how to build a business with the potential for an eventual public debut. Gain insights from Mo Jomaa, a partner at Alphabet&#8217;s independent growth fund, CapitalG, and investor in Databricks, Armis, Cribl, Grafana and more, to learn what kinds of metrics growth-stage investors look for and how those metrics translate into eventual public market readiness. Discover actionable advice, whether an IPO is a year or a decade away.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__datetime\" datetime=\"2025-07-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>July 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14M8 2a6 6 0 1 0 0 12A6 6 0 0 0 8 2\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M10.295 11 7.5 8.205V3.5h1v4.29l2.5 2.505z\"\/><\/svg>14:40PM &#8211; 15:15PM America\/New_York\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__room\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M12 13.5A3.75 3.75 0 1 1 12 6a3.75 3.75 0 0 1 0 7.5m0-6a2.25 2.25 0 1 0 0 4.5 2.25 2.25 0 0 0 0-4.5\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"m12 22.5-6.327-7.462-.261-.338A8.17 8.17 0 0 1 3.75 9.75a8.25 8.25 0 1 1 16.5 0 8.16 8.16 0 0 1-1.661 4.948l-.001.002s-.225.296-.259.335zm-5.391-8.704c.002 0 .176.231.215.28L12 20.182l5.183-6.113c.032-.04.208-.273.209-.274A6.68 6.68 0 0 0 18.75 9.75a6.75 6.75 0 0 0-13.5 0 6.68 6.68 0 0 0 1.359 4.046\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tScale Stage\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker splide__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-top js-speaker-top\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image__img\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Kamila-Khasanova-Headshot.jpg?w=668\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKamila Khasanova Avatar\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-name\">Kamila Khasanova<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFounder and CEO, On Top Strategy\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-socials js-speaker-socials\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kamila-khasanova\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-social\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M20 20v-6.371a3.92 3.92 0 0 0-3.919-3.919c-1.022 0-2.212.625-2.789 1.563V9.938H9.938V20h3.354v-5.926c0-.926.746-1.683 1.671-1.683a1.683 1.683 0 0 1 1.683 1.683V20zM6.032 8.051a2.02 2.02 0 0 0 2.02-2.02A2.026 2.026 0 0 0 6.031 4 2.03 2.03 0 0 0 4 6.032c0 1.118.914 2.02 2.032 2.02ZM7.702 20V9.938h-3.33V20z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Linkedin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKamila Khasanova is the founder and CEO of On Top Strategy, a NYC-based communications firm that works with high-growth startups from seed stage through exit, as well as VCs focused on seed to Series C. Her team helps founders and investors navigate critical moments of scale &#8211; developing PR, founder thought leadership, and positioning strategies that drive fundraising and market expansion.\r\n\r\nWith a background in government lobbying and public affairs, Kamila\u2019s team has worked with companies across health tech, fintech, and other verticals whose founders have collectively raised over $500M. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons event-speakers-modal__speaker-view-bio is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--20\"><a data-ctaText=\"View Bio\" data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/kamila-khasanova\/\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/kamila-khasanova\/\" aria-label=\"View bio of Kamila Khasanova\">View Bio<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions__title\">Kamila&#039;s Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">Fundraising Mistakes That Will Kill Your Round, and How to Avoid Them<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">Raising venture capital as an early-stage startup can be both exhilarating and daunting. With fierce competition for limited funding opportunities and investor expectations constantly evolving, founders must approach fundraising strategically to stand out and secure the capital they need to grow. This session is designed to both identify critical mistakes that startup founders make that cause their fundraising rounds to fail, and also to equip early-stage teams with actionable insights to optimize their fundraising outcomes in today\u2019s dynamic venture landscape. Whether you\u2019re gearing up for your first round or navigating a Series A or beyond raise, this session will help you position your startup for long-term success. Expect a candid discussion, real-world examples, and a clear framework for approaching your next round with confidence and clarity, from pre-pitch to close.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__datetime\" datetime=\"2025-07-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>July 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span 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class=\"screen-reader-text\">Homepage<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJason Kraus is a serial entrepreneur, startup strategist, and the founder of Prepare 4 VC, a founder-first startup platform built to accelerate execution, growth, and fundraising readiness. Jason\u2019s entrepreneurial journey began in college, launching his first business and sparking a lifelong passion for how startups are built\u2014and scaled.\r\n\r\nThrough Prepare 4 VC, Jason has worked with thousands of early-stage entrepreneurs around the world, guiding them through the challenges of product-market fit, investor positioning, and market validation. He also co-founded Equity Venture Partners and is a partner at the EQx Fund, helping startups gain access to alternative funding pathways.\r\n\r\nJason leads community-driven innovation as Chapter Director for Startup Grind Boston, Program Director for Boston New Technology, and the force behind the Startup Oasis Network and Startup Weekend Boston. He is the architect of the Breakthrough Program, a 10-week founder development experience focused on overcoming execution barriers and building investment-ready ventures.\r\n\r\nFeatured in Entrepreneur Magazine, Boston Voyager, All Business Media, and more, Jason is known for turning entrepreneurial vision into traction. His book Venture Forward draws on lessons from seasoned founders to inspire the next generation of startup leaders.\r\n\r\nAt his core, Jason is driven by a single mission: to make entrepreneurship less isolating and more empowering\u2014for everyone bold enough to pursue it.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons event-speakers-modal__speaker-view-bio is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--21\"><a data-ctaText=\"View Bio\" data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/jason-kraus\/\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/jason-kraus\/\" aria-label=\"View bio of Jason Kraus\">View Bio<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions__title\">Jason&#039;s Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">Breakthrough or Burnout: Why Founders Get Stuck (and How to Fix It)<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">Startups don\u2019t fail because of bad ideas\u2014they fail because founders get stuck. In this high-energy, interactive roundtable, Prepare 4 VC\u2019s Jason Kraus and team dig into the real reasons startups stall: decision fatigue, lack of clarity, poor investor fit, or silent burnout. You\u2019ll learn the core \u201cBreakthrough\u201d frameworks used by top founders to diagnose roadblocks, execute with confidence, and reconnect with your mission. Whether you\u2019re fundraising, scaling, or still defining your path, this session will help you shift from survival mode to strategic action. No fluff. No buzzwords. Just practical tools and real talk to help you move forward with clarity and momentum.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__datetime\" datetime=\"2025-07-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>July 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span 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\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker splide__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-top js-speaker-top\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image__img\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Brandon-Krieg-2.png?w=668\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBrandon Krieg Avatar\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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rel=\"nofollow\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brandonkrieg1\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-social\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M20 20v-6.371a3.92 3.92 0 0 0-3.919-3.919c-1.022 0-2.212.625-2.789 1.563V9.938H9.938V20h3.354v-5.926c0-.926.746-1.683 1.671-1.683a1.683 1.683 0 0 1 1.683 1.683V20zM6.032 8.051a2.02 2.02 0 0 0 2.02-2.02A2.026 2.026 0 0 0 6.031 4 2.03 2.03 0 0 0 4 6.032c0 1.118.914 2.02 2.032 2.02ZM7.702 20V9.938h-3.33V20z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Linkedin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBrandon Krieg is Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Stash, the pioneering fintech company that he and Ed Robinson founded in 2015 with the belief that all Americans deserve the advice, tools, and opportunity to invest in themselves, starting with just $5. Most recently, Brandon led the launch of StashWorks as well as Stash\u2019s AI Money Coach. Brandon also serves as CEO of Stash Capital, the company\u2019s broker-dealer. Prior to Stash he co-founded Edge Trade, one of the first and largest agency trade execution and software firms (later acquired by Knight Capital Group), and served as Head of Electronic Execution at Macquarie Securities Group.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons event-speakers-modal__speaker-view-bio is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--22\"><a data-ctaText=\"View Bio\" data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/brandon-krieg\/\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/brandon-krieg\/\" aria-label=\"View bio of Brandon Krieg\">View Bio<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions__title\">Brandon&#039;s Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">How Tech is Leveling The Playing Field So Anyone Can Be an Investor, Not Just the Wealthy<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">Brandon Krieg is the co-founder and CEO of Stash, a personal finance platform built on the belief that anyone, not just the wealthy, should have the tools to invest and build long-term wealth. With 1.3 million paying subscribers and $4.3 billion in assets under management, Stash is proving that smart investing can be simple, accessible, and built for financial stability, not speculation. Brandon will dive into how Stash is helping millions of everyday Americans form lasting money habits, the role of AI in financial coaching, and why fintech needs to focus on long-term impact over quick wins. Expect a conversation about real financial progress for real people, and how technology and access can truly change the way we build wealth.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__datetime\" datetime=\"2025-07-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>July 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14M8 2a6 6 0 1 0 0 12A6 6 0 0 0 8 2\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M10.295 11 7.5 8.205V3.5h1v4.29l2.5 2.505z\"\/><\/svg>13:15PM &#8211; 13:45PM America\/New_York\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__room\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M12 13.5A3.75 3.75 0 1 1 12 6a3.75 3.75 0 0 1 0 7.5m0-6a2.25 2.25 0 1 0 0 4.5 2.25 2.25 0 0 0 0-4.5\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"m12 22.5-6.327-7.462-.261-.338A8.17 8.17 0 0 1 3.75 9.75a8.25 8.25 0 1 1 16.5 0 8.16 8.16 0 0 1-1.661 4.948l-.001.002s-.225.296-.259.335zm-5.391-8.704c.002 0 .176.231.215.28L12 20.182l5.183-6.113c.032-.04.208-.273.209-.274A6.68 6.68 0 0 0 18.75 9.75a6.75 6.75 0 0 0-13.5 0 6.68 6.68 0 0 0 1.359 4.046\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRoundtable 1\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker splide__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-top js-speaker-top\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image__img\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/240312_NEA_MenloPark_Tiffany-Luck_0389-1-e1741376714497.jpg?w=658\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTiffany Luck Avatar\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-name\">Tiffany Luck<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPartner, NEA\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-socials js-speaker-socials\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/x.com\/lucktm\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-social\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.414 4.188a.68.68 0 0 1 .038.99l-5.775 5.965 6.172 7.73a.68.68 0 0 1 .076.736.73.73 0 0 1-.654.391h-3.885a.74.74 0 0 1-.578-.274l-4.266-5.343-5.22 5.394a.75.75 0 0 1-1.03.035.68.68 0 0 1-.037-.99l5.387-5.565-6.491-8.13a.68.68 0 0 1-.076-.736A.73.73 0 0 1 3.73 4h3.885a.74.74 0 0 1 .578.274l4.586 5.743 5.607-5.794a.75.75 0 0 1 1.03-.035Zm-8.185 8.756a.7.7 0 0 0-.112-.14L5.207 5.4h2.048l10.539 13.198h-2.049l-4.516-5.655Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Twitter<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tluck\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-social\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M20 20v-6.371a3.92 3.92 0 0 0-3.919-3.919c-1.022 0-2.212.625-2.789 1.563V9.938H9.938V20h3.354v-5.926c0-.926.746-1.683 1.671-1.683a1.683 1.683 0 0 1 1.683 1.683V20zM6.032 8.051a2.02 2.02 0 0 0 2.02-2.02A2.026 2.026 0 0 0 6.031 4 2.03 2.03 0 0 0 4 6.032c0 1.118.914 2.02 2.032 2.02ZM7.702 20V9.938h-3.33V20z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Linkedin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTiffany Luck joined NEA in 2023 as a Partner on the technology team focused on early-stage AI, APIs and B2B SaaS. She serves on the Board of Directors of Twelve Labs, a leader in multimodal AI for video understanding, and works closely with several other NEA portfolio companies. Previously, Tiffany was a Partner at GGV Capital and started her career in marketing and business development, with roles at Forbes, Lot18 and Amazon. She also worked on Morgan Stanley&#8217;s Technology Investment Banking team. Tiffany received a BA from the University of Virginia and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons event-speakers-modal__speaker-view-bio is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--23\"><a data-ctaText=\"View Bio\" data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/tiffany-luck\/\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/tiffany-luck\/\" aria-label=\"View bio of Tiffany Luck\">View Bio<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions__title\">Tiffany&#039;s Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">Crafting the Perfect VC Pitch: Luck Meets Strategy<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">Join Tiffany Luck from NEA as she unveils the art of pitching to venture capitalists. In this dynamic session, you\u2019ll learn how to effectively convey your passion and vision, streamline your presentation to spotlight the elements that excite investors, and avoid common pitfalls that derail pitches. Tiffany will share insider tips on what VCs truly value, empowering you to tell your story with clarity and impact. Walk away with actionable strategies to captivate investors and secure the funding you need to propel your startup forward.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__datetime\" datetime=\"2025-07-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>July 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14M8 2a6 6 0 1 0 0 12A6 6 0 0 0 8 2\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M10.295 11 7.5 8.205V3.5h1v4.29l2.5 2.505z\"\/><\/svg>14:40PM &#8211; 15:15PM America\/New_York\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__room\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M12 13.5A3.75 3.75 0 1 1 12 6a3.75 3.75 0 0 1 0 7.5m0-6a2.25 2.25 0 1 0 0 4.5 2.25 2.25 0 0 0 0-4.5\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"m12 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class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image__img\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2019-07-Shai-Machnes-no-background.jpg?w=494\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShai Machnes Avatar\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-name\">Shai Machnes<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCo-founder and CEO, Qruise\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-socials js-speaker-socials\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/x.com\/shai_machnes\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-social\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.414 4.188a.68.68 0 0 1 .038.99l-5.775 5.965 6.172 7.73a.68.68 0 0 1 .076.736.73.73 0 0 1-.654.391h-3.885a.74.74 0 0 1-.578-.274l-4.266-5.343-5.22 5.394a.75.75 0 0 1-1.03.035.68.68 0 0 1-.037-.99l5.387-5.565-6.491-8.13a.68.68 0 0 1-.076-.736A.73.73 0 0 1 3.73 4h3.885a.74.74 0 0 1 .578.274l4.586 5.743 5.607-5.794a.75.75 0 0 1 1.03-.035Zm-8.185 8.756a.7.7 0 0 0-.112-.14L5.207 5.4h2.048l10.539 13.198h-2.049l-4.516-5.655Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Twitter<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/linkedin.com\/in\/shai-machnes-99545\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-social\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M20 20v-6.371a3.92 3.92 0 0 0-3.919-3.919c-1.022 0-2.212.625-2.789 1.563V9.938H9.938V20h3.354v-5.926c0-.926.746-1.683 1.671-1.683a1.683 1.683 0 0 1 1.683 1.683V20zM6.032 8.051a2.02 2.02 0 0 0 2.02-2.02A2.026 2.026 0 0 0 6.031 4 2.03 2.03 0 0 0 4 6.032c0 1.118.914 2.02 2.032 2.02ZM7.702 20V9.938h-3.33V20z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Linkedin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShai brings over 15 years of experience as a programmer, team leader, product manager, and CTO. He holds dual undergraduate degrees in Computer Science and Physics.\r\n\r\nHe later pursued a PhD in physics, specializing in the control of quantum systems for quantum computing. After a decade in research &#8211; including leading the Quantum Characterization, Control, and Calibration group at the J\u00fclich Research Center &#8211; Shai co-founded Qruise to accelerate deep-tech R&amp;D with AI-driven solutions.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons event-speakers-modal__speaker-view-bio is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--24\"><a data-ctaText=\"View Bio\" data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/shai-machnes\/\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/shai-machnes\/\" aria-label=\"View bio of Shai Machnes\">View Bio<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions__title\">Shai&#039;s Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">So You Think You Can Pitch?<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">Please join us for \u201cSo You Think You Can Pitch\u201d where three promising early stage startups will have 4 minutes to wow a panel of judges, who will then provide feedback.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__datetime\" datetime=\"2025-07-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span 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Stage\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker splide__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-top js-speaker-top\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image__img\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Headshot3-1-e1758045652373.png?w=448\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJon McNeill 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class=\"screen-reader-text\">Twitter<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jonmcneill1\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-social\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M20 20v-6.371a3.92 3.92 0 0 0-3.919-3.919c-1.022 0-2.212.625-2.789 1.563V9.938H9.938V20h3.354v-5.926c0-.926.746-1.683 1.671-1.683a1.683 1.683 0 0 1 1.683 1.683V20zM6.032 8.051a2.02 2.02 0 0 0 2.02-2.02A2.026 2.026 0 0 0 6.031 4 2.03 2.03 0 0 0 4 6.032c0 1.118.914 2.02 2.032 2.02ZM7.702 20V9.938h-3.33V20z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Linkedin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJon McNeill is the CEO and Co-Founder of DVx Ventures, a venture studio that has launched 12 companies tackling large-scale market opportunities. A visionary entrepreneur, investor, and operator, Jon has founded six companies, building and scaling businesses that created tens of thousands of jobs and delivered 9x returns to investors. \r\n\r\nJon\u2019s operating career includes leadership at some of the world\u2019s most transformative companies. As President of Tesla, he helped scale the company from $2B to $20B in revenue in just 18 months, overseeing global sales, delivery, and service. At Lyft, where he served as COO during a critical growth phase, Jon doubled revenue, expanded market share, and prepared the company for its IPO.\r\n\r\nHe currently serves on the boards of General Motors, Lululemon, Asurion, CrossFit, and Stash. At Lululemon, Jon played a key role in its turnaround, contributing to a 5x increase in stock value. He also sits on the Liquid AI Advisory Council. Earlier in his career, Jon was a consultant at Bain &amp; Company and is a graduate of Northwestern University.\r\n\r\nA frequent speaker and guest lecturer at Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, and Stanford GSB, Jon is known for delivering practical, actionable insights on innovation, leadership, and scaling operations. His upcoming book, The Algorithm: The Hypergrowth Formula That Transformed Tesla, SpaceX, Lululemon, and General Motors, will be published by Penguin Random House in 2026.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons event-speakers-modal__speaker-view-bio is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--25\"><a data-ctaText=\"View Bio\" data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/jon-mcneill\/\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/jon-mcneill\/\" aria-label=\"View bio of Jon McNeill\">View Bio<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions__title\">Jon&#039;s Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">The Operator\u2019s Playbook for Building and Scaling Sustainable Companies<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">Most startups chase product-market fit but ignore a scalable go-to-market strategy, leading to premature scaling and failure. Jon McNeill, former president of Tesla, COO of Lyft and CEO and co-founder of hatch platform DVx Partners, suggests breaking the traditional VC mold by validating both before accelerating growth. The next wave of disruptive companies should be operator-driven and built for profitability and impact from day one. Jon will share successful cases where this method is already transforming transportation, electrification, and AI.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__datetime\" datetime=\"2025-07-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>July 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14M8 2a6 6 0 1 0 0 12A6 6 0 0 0 8 2\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M10.295 11 7.5 8.205V3.5h1v4.29l2.5 2.505z\"\/><\/svg>13:10PM &#8211; 13:45PM America\/New_York\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__room\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M12 13.5A3.75 3.75 0 1 1 12 6a3.75 3.75 0 0 1 0 7.5m0-6a2.25 2.25 0 1 0 0 4.5 2.25 2.25 0 0 0 0-4.5\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"m12 22.5-6.327-7.462-.261-.338A8.17 8.17 0 0 1 3.75 9.75a8.25 8.25 0 1 1 16.5 0 8.16 8.16 0 0 1-1.661 4.948l-.001.002s-.225.296-.259.335zm-5.391-8.704c.002 0 .176.231.215.28L12 20.182l5.183-6.113c.032-.04.208-.273.209-.274A6.68 6.68 0 0 0 18.75 9.75a6.75 6.75 0 0 0-13.5 0 6.68 6.68 0 0 0 1.359 4.046\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tScale Stage\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker splide__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-top js-speaker-top\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image__img\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-20-at-10.21.06AM.png?w=639\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDr. Richard Munassi Avatar\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-name\">Dr. Richard Munassi<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tManaging Director, Tampa Bay Wave\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-socials js-speaker-socials\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/richardmunassi\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-social\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M20 20v-6.371a3.92 3.92 0 0 0-3.919-3.919c-1.022 0-2.212.625-2.789 1.563V9.938H9.938V20h3.354v-5.926c0-.926.746-1.683 1.671-1.683a1.683 1.683 0 0 1 1.683 1.683V20zM6.032 8.051a2.02 2.02 0 0 0 2.02-2.02A2.026 2.026 0 0 0 6.031 4 2.03 2.03 0 0 0 4 6.032c0 1.118.914 2.02 2.032 2.02ZM7.702 20V9.938h-3.33V20z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Linkedin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDr. Richard Munassi MD MBA is a serial Entrepreneur and investor. As Managing Director, Dr. Munassi leads both the CORE and Accelerator programs for the nationally-recognized Tampa Bay Wave, helping software and hardware startups from throughout the US and abroad build, launch, and grow their technology companies. \r\n\r\nHis background includes time with NASA as part of their iTech program, as Entrepreneur in Residence for Techstars, the University of South Florida (where he was also Adjunct Professor for the Graduate School of Business), and the University of Florida, and mentor for programs such as FedTech, UCSF\u2019s Health Hub, MassChallenge, Founder Institute, the Director of Innovation at Moffitt Cancer Center, and more. \r\n\r\nHe is also an active investor in early stage technology startups and several VC funds.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons event-speakers-modal__speaker-view-bio is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--26\"><a data-ctaText=\"View Bio\" data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/dr-richard-munassi-md-mba\/\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/dr-richard-munassi-md-mba\/\" aria-label=\"View bio of Dr. Richard Munassi\">View Bio<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions__title\">Dr. Richard&#039;s Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">Fundraising Mistakes That Will Kill Your Round, and How to Avoid Them<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">Raising venture capital as an early-stage startup can be both exhilarating and daunting. With fierce competition for limited funding opportunities and investor expectations constantly evolving, founders must approach fundraising strategically to stand out and secure the capital they need to grow. This session is designed to both identify critical mistakes that startup founders make that cause their fundraising rounds to fail, and also to equip early-stage teams with actionable insights to optimize their fundraising outcomes in today\u2019s dynamic venture landscape. Whether you\u2019re gearing up for your first round or navigating a Series A or beyond raise, this session will help you position your startup for long-term success. Expect a candid discussion, real-world examples, and a clear framework for approaching your next round with confidence and clarity, from pre-pitch to close.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__datetime\" datetime=\"2025-07-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>July 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14M8 2a6 6 0 1 0 0 12A6 6 0 0 0 8 2\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M10.295 11 7.5 8.205V3.5h1v4.29l2.5 2.505z\"\/><\/svg>10:05AM &#8211; 10:40AM America\/New_York\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__room\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M12 13.5A3.75 3.75 0 1 1 12 6a3.75 3.75 0 0 1 0 7.5m0-6a2.25 2.25 0 1 0 0 4.5 2.25 2.25 0 0 0 0-4.5\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"m12 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\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker splide__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-top js-speaker-top\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image__img\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-29-at-11.49.47AM.png?w=594\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJennifer Neundorfer Avatar\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-name\">Jennifer Neundorfer<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCo-Founder, Managing Partner, January Ventures\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-socials js-speaker-socials\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a 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class=\"screen-reader-text\">Twitter<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jkneundorfer\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-social\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M20 20v-6.371a3.92 3.92 0 0 0-3.919-3.919c-1.022 0-2.212.625-2.789 1.563V9.938H9.938V20h3.354v-5.926c0-.926.746-1.683 1.671-1.683a1.683 1.683 0 0 1 1.683 1.683V20zM6.032 8.051a2.02 2.02 0 0 0 2.02-2.02A2.026 2.026 0 0 0 6.031 4 2.03 2.03 0 0 0 4 6.032c0 1.118.914 2.02 2.032 2.02ZM7.702 20V9.938h-3.33V20z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Linkedin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJennifer Neundorfer is an operator turned investor who has been investing in early stage startups for the last decade. She is currently the Managing Partner of January Ventures, a pre-seed focused venture capital firm investing in B2B startups leveraging software to transform legacy industries. She founded January Ventures to rewrite the networks in venture capital, and invest in the most ambitious founders regardless of pedigree, network, or access. Prior to January, Jennifer was co-founder of Flashstarts, a startup accelerator focused on software startups outside of Silicon Valley. As an operator, she launched and scaled media and advertising businesses at 21st Century Fox and YouTube. As a Cuban-American and one of the few Latina GPs in venture, Jennifer believes in demystifying venture for founders and future investors. She has a BA from Harvard University and an MBA from Stanford University. Jennifer is based in Boston. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons event-speakers-modal__speaker-view-bio is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--27\"><a data-ctaText=\"View Bio\" data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/jennifer-neundorfer\/\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/jennifer-neundorfer\/\" aria-label=\"View bio of Jennifer Neundorfer\">View Bio<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions__title\">Jennifer&#039;s Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">How Company Building is Changing in an AI-enabled World<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">We&#8217;re witnessing the most significant shift in startup building since the cloud revolution. AI is transforming everything from how we validate ideas and build products to how we structure teams and go to market. In this talk Jennifer Neundorfer, Managing Partner of January Ventures, will explore the new rules of company building in the AI era and what it means for the next generation of founders.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__datetime\" datetime=\"2025-07-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>July 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14M8 2a6 6 0 1 0 0 12A6 6 0 0 0 8 2\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M10.295 11 7.5 8.205V3.5h1v4.29l2.5 2.505z\"\/><\/svg>13:55PM &#8211; 14:30PM America\/New_York\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__room\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M12 13.5A3.75 3.75 0 1 1 12 6a3.75 3.75 0 0 1 0 7.5m0-6a2.25 2.25 0 1 0 0 4.5 2.25 2.25 0 0 0 0-4.5\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"m12 22.5-6.327-7.462-.261-.338A8.17 8.17 0 0 1 3.75 9.75a8.25 8.25 0 1 1 16.5 0 8.16 8.16 0 0 1-1.661 4.948l-.001.002s-.225.296-.259.335zm-5.391-8.704c.002 0 .176.231.215.28L12 20.182l5.183-6.113c.032-.04.208-.273.209-.274A6.68 6.68 0 0 0 18.75 9.75a6.75 6.75 0 0 0-13.5 0 6.68 6.68 0 0 0 1.359 4.046\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tScale Stage\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">So You Think You Can Pitch?<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">Please join us for \u201cSo You Think You Can Pitch\u201d where three promising early stage startups will have 4 minutes to wow a panel of judges, who will then provide feedback.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__datetime\" datetime=\"2025-07-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>July 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14M8 2a6 6 0 1 0 0 12A6 6 0 0 0 8 2\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M10.295 11 7.5 8.205V3.5h1v4.29l2.5 2.505z\"\/><\/svg>15:15PM &#8211; 15:40PM America\/New_York\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__room\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M12 13.5A3.75 3.75 0 1 1 12 6a3.75 3.75 0 0 1 0 7.5m0-6a2.25 2.25 0 1 0 0 4.5 2.25 2.25 0 0 0 0-4.5\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"m12 22.5-6.327-7.462-.261-.338A8.17 8.17 0 0 1 3.75 9.75a8.25 8.25 0 1 1 16.5 0 8.16 8.16 0 0 1-1.661 4.948l-.001.002s-.225.296-.259.335zm-5.391-8.704c.002 0 .176.231.215.28L12 20.182l5.183-6.113c.032-.04.208-.273.209-.274A6.68 6.68 0 0 0 18.75 9.75a6.75 6.75 0 0 0-13.5 0 6.68 6.68 0 0 0 1.359 4.046\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFoundation Stage\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker splide__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-top js-speaker-top\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image__img\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_1892_color.png?w=501\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSharon Obuobi Avatar\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-name\">Sharon Obuobi<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFounder and CEO, Alt\/Finance\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-socials js-speaker-socials\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RoseofSharonO\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-social\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.414 4.188a.68.68 0 0 1 .038.99l-5.775 5.965 6.172 7.73a.68.68 0 0 1 .076.736.73.73 0 0 1-.654.391h-3.885a.74.74 0 0 1-.578-.274l-4.266-5.343-5.22 5.394a.75.75 0 0 1-1.03.035.68.68 0 0 1-.037-.99l5.387-5.565-6.491-8.13a.68.68 0 0 1-.076-.736A.73.73 0 0 1 3.73 4h3.885a.74.74 0 0 1 .578.274l4.586 5.743 5.607-5.794a.75.75 0 0 1 1.03-.035Zm-8.185 8.756a.7.7 0 0 0-.112-.14L5.207 5.4h2.048l10.539 13.198h-2.049l-4.516-5.655Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Twitter<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/sharonobuobi\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-social\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M20 20v-6.371a3.92 3.92 0 0 0-3.919-3.919c-1.022 0-2.212.625-2.789 1.563V9.938H9.938V20h3.354v-5.926c0-.926.746-1.683 1.671-1.683a1.683 1.683 0 0 1 1.683 1.683V20zM6.032 8.051a2.02 2.02 0 0 0 2.02-2.02A2.026 2.026 0 0 0 6.031 4 2.03 2.03 0 0 0 4 6.032c0 1.118.914 2.02 2.032 2.02ZM7.702 20V9.938h-3.33V20z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Linkedin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSharon Obuobi is the Founder and CEO of Alt\/Finance, an alternative market intelligence and platform that powers insights on alternative assets. Alt\/Finance was launched at the TechCrunch Disrupt stage in San Francisco in September 2023. In 2024, Alt\/Finance was part of a 3 month fintech innovation initiative with Accenture&#8217;s Fintech Innovation Lab in New York. With a background in fine art, business and technology, Sharon drives innovation at the intersection of these fields. She was a founding member of the Modern &amp; Contemporary African Art department at Sotheby&#8217;s in 2018. In 2022, she was featured as a highly commended top 10 female founder in the UK by the national newspaper Telegraph and Natwest Bank. She was also recognized by Apollo Magazine as a 2021 global list of 40 under 40 art tech innovator. She has been featured on CNN, the Financial Times and published by Duke University&#8217;s NKA Journal.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons event-speakers-modal__speaker-view-bio is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--28\"><a data-ctaText=\"View Bio\" data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/sharon-obuobi\/\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/sharon-obuobi\/\" aria-label=\"View bio of Sharon Obuobi\">View Bio<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions__title\">Sharon&#039;s Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">So You Think You Can Pitch?<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">Please join us for \u201cSo You Think You Can Pitch\u201d where three promising early stage startups will have 4 minutes to wow a panel of judges, who will then provide feedback.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__datetime\" datetime=\"2025-07-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>July 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14M8 2a6 6 0 1 0 0 12A6 6 0 0 0 8 2\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M10.295 11 7.5 8.205V3.5h1v4.29l2.5 2.505z\"\/><\/svg>15:15PM &#8211; 15:40PM America\/New_York\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__room\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M12 13.5A3.75 3.75 0 1 1 12 6a3.75 3.75 0 0 1 0 7.5m0-6a2.25 2.25 0 1 0 0 4.5 2.25 2.25 0 0 0 0-4.5\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"m12 22.5-6.327-7.462-.261-.338A8.17 8.17 0 0 1 3.75 9.75a8.25 8.25 0 1 1 16.5 0 8.16 8.16 0 0 1-1.661 4.948l-.001.002s-.225.296-.259.335zm-5.391-8.704c.002 0 .176.231.215.28L12 20.182l5.183-6.113c.032-.04.208-.273.209-.274A6.68 6.68 0 0 0 18.75 9.75a6.75 6.75 0 0 0-13.5 0 6.68 6.68 0 0 0 1.359 4.046\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFoundation Stage\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker splide__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-top js-speaker-top\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image__img\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nikki-Parker_0328-e1746641986413.jpg?w=506\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNikki Parker Avatar\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-name\">Nikki Parker<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEVP of Marketing Strategy and Communications, Insight Partners\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-socials js-speaker-socials\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nikki-parker-68620828\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-social\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M20 20v-6.371a3.92 3.92 0 0 0-3.919-3.919c-1.022 0-2.212.625-2.789 1.563V9.938H9.938V20h3.354v-5.926c0-.926.746-1.683 1.671-1.683a1.683 1.683 0 0 1 1.683 1.683V20zM6.032 8.051a2.02 2.02 0 0 0 2.02-2.02A2.026 2.026 0 0 0 6.031 4 2.03 2.03 0 0 0 4 6.032c0 1.118.914 2.02 2.032 2.02ZM7.702 20V9.938h-3.33V20z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Linkedin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNikki Parker is Executive Vice President of Marketing Strategy and Communications at Insight Partners, where she is responsible for articulating and amplifying the firm\u2019s leadership position in the industry and the value it brings to its portfolio of software and technology companies. She has extensive experience implementing integrated communications &amp; marketing programs and running strategy for businesses at every stage of their lifecycle, from startup to IPO.\r\n \r\nNikki previously served as Senior Vice President at PR firm 5W, leading the agency&#8217;s consumer tech, B2B, enterprise, and crisis communications practices. She began her career in innovation solutions driving go-to-market strategy, which she applied to roles across high-growth technology companies in the consumer, cybersecurity, AI, SaaS, and marketplace sectors, leading global growth, marketing, communications, and investor relations.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons event-speakers-modal__speaker-view-bio is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--29\"><a data-ctaText=\"View Bio\" data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/nikki-parker\/\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/nikki-parker\/\" aria-label=\"View bio of Nikki Parker\">View Bio<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions__title\">Nikki&#039;s Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">From Fundraising to IPO: How to Build a PR &amp; Marketing Engine That Drives Growth<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">PR and marketing are more than just press releases\u2014they\u2019re powerful tools for attracting investors, customers, and top talent. Nikki Parker, EVP of Marketing &amp; Communications at global software investor Insight Partners, has led hundreds of funding announcements, guided a dozen IPOs, and helped founders and CEOs build impactful brands that drive business. In this session, she\u2019ll break down the must-have PR and marketing strategies for startups at every stage of growth, including how to craft compelling narratives, position your company for future growth and fundraising, and build a brand that stands out in a crowded market. Whether you\u2019re raising your first round or scaling toward an IPO, this session will equip you with actionable tactics to drive awareness, credibility, and business success.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__datetime\" datetime=\"2025-07-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>July 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14M8 2a6 6 0 1 0 0 12A6 6 0 0 0 8 2\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M10.295 11 7.5 8.205V3.5h1v4.29l2.5 2.505z\"\/><\/svg>14:35PM &#8211; 15:05PM America\/New_York\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__room\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M12 13.5A3.75 3.75 0 1 1 12 6a3.75 3.75 0 0 1 0 7.5m0-6a2.25 2.25 0 1 0 0 4.5 2.25 2.25 0 0 0 0-4.5\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"m12 22.5-6.327-7.462-.261-.338A8.17 8.17 0 0 1 3.75 9.75a8.25 8.25 0 1 1 16.5 0 8.16 8.16 0 0 1-1.661 4.948l-.001.002s-.225.296-.259.335zm-5.391-8.704c.002 0 .176.231.215.28L12 20.182l5.183-6.113c.032-.04.208-.273.209-.274A6.68 6.68 0 0 0 18.75 9.75a6.75 6.75 0 0 0-13.5 0 6.68 6.68 0 0 0 1.359 4.046\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRoundtable 2\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker splide__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-top js-speaker-top\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image__img\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Nate-1200.png?w=668\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNathan Poon Avatar\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-name\">Nathan Poon<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCo-founder and CEO, Avol\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-socials js-speaker-socials\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/x.com\/natepoon\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-social\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.414 4.188a.68.68 0 0 1 .038.99l-5.775 5.965 6.172 7.73a.68.68 0 0 1 .076.736.73.73 0 0 1-.654.391h-3.885a.74.74 0 0 1-.578-.274l-4.266-5.343-5.22 5.394a.75.75 0 0 1-1.03.035.68.68 0 0 1-.037-.99l5.387-5.565-6.491-8.13a.68.68 0 0 1-.076-.736A.73.73 0 0 1 3.73 4h3.885a.74.74 0 0 1 .578.274l4.586 5.743 5.607-5.794a.75.75 0 0 1 1.03-.035Zm-8.185 8.756a.7.7 0 0 0-.112-.14L5.207 5.4h2.048l10.539 13.198h-2.049l-4.516-5.655Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Twitter<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/natepoon\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-social\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M20 20v-6.371a3.92 3.92 0 0 0-3.919-3.919c-1.022 0-2.212.625-2.789 1.563V9.938H9.938V20h3.354v-5.926c0-.926.746-1.683 1.671-1.683a1.683 1.683 0 0 1 1.683 1.683V20zM6.032 8.051a2.02 2.02 0 0 0 2.02-2.02A2.026 2.026 0 0 0 6.031 4 2.03 2.03 0 0 0 4 6.032c0 1.118.914 2.02 2.032 2.02ZM7.702 20V9.938h-3.33V20z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Linkedin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNathan Poon spent 10 years building medical logistics products used by Amazon, Tesla, DHL, Delta, and 50+ hospitals and clinics in the US before starting Avol. He built 2 startups (1 exit), received his PhD in mechanical engineering from UC Berkeley, and holds 5 patents and publications. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons event-speakers-modal__speaker-view-bio is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--30\"><a data-ctaText=\"View Bio\" data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/nathan-poon\/\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/nathan-poon\/\" aria-label=\"View bio of Nathan Poon\">View Bio<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions__title\">Nathan&#039;s Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">So You Think You Can Pitch?<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">Please join us for \u201cSo You Think You Can Pitch\u201d where three promising early stage startups will have 4 minutes to wow a panel of judges, who will then provide feedback.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__datetime\" datetime=\"2025-07-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>July 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14M8 2a6 6 0 1 0 0 12A6 6 0 0 0 8 2\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M10.295 11 7.5 8.205V3.5h1v4.29l2.5 2.505z\"\/><\/svg>15:15PM &#8211; 15:40PM America\/New_York\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__room\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M12 13.5A3.75 3.75 0 1 1 12 6a3.75 3.75 0 0 1 0 7.5m0-6a2.25 2.25 0 1 0 0 4.5 2.25 2.25 0 0 0 0-4.5\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"m12 22.5-6.327-7.462-.261-.338A8.17 8.17 0 0 1 3.75 9.75a8.25 8.25 0 1 1 16.5 0 8.16 8.16 0 0 1-1.661 4.948l-.001.002s-.225.296-.259.335zm-5.391-8.704c.002 0 .176.231.215.28L12 20.182l5.183-6.113c.032-.04.208-.273.209-.274A6.68 6.68 0 0 0 18.75 9.75a6.75 6.75 0 0 0-13.5 0 6.68 6.68 0 0 0 1.359 4.046\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFoundation Stage\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker splide__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-top js-speaker-top\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image__img\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Stephen-Ranere.jpeg?w=668\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStephen Ranere Avatar\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-name\">Stephen Ranere<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPartner, Latham &amp; Watkins LLP\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-socials js-speaker-socials\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/latham-&#038;-watkins\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-social\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M20 20v-6.371a3.92 3.92 0 0 0-3.919-3.919c-1.022 0-2.212.625-2.789 1.563V9.938H9.938V20h3.354v-5.926c0-.926.746-1.683 1.671-1.683a1.683 1.683 0 0 1 1.683 1.683V20zM6.032 8.051a2.02 2.02 0 0 0 2.02-2.02A2.026 2.026 0 0 0 6.031 4 2.03 2.03 0 0 0 4 6.032c0 1.118.914 2.02 2.032 2.02ZM7.702 20V9.938h-3.33V20z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Linkedin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStephen W. Ranere is a partner at Latham &amp; Watkins, where he represents technology and life sciences companies, as well as venture capital and private equity firms, across a diverse array of growth industries. His practice spans early-stage formation and strategy, venture and growth financings, mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, corporate governance, and public company representation. He assists clients in various sectors such as fintech, climate tech, digital health, and AI-enabled drug discovery, and leverages Latham\u2019s global platform to deliver tailored, business-focused solutions at every stage of corporate development. A recognized leader within the firm, Stephen serves on the Digital Health Task Force and previously served on the Associates Committee. He is ranked by Chambers USA for Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment (Band 3) and Technology (Band 2) in Massachusetts, and recognized by The Legal 500 US for Venture Capital and Emerging Companies.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons event-speakers-modal__speaker-view-bio is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--31\"><a data-ctaText=\"View Bio\" data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/stephen-ranere\/\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/stephen-ranere\/\" aria-label=\"View bio of Stephen Ranere\">View Bio<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions__title\">Stephen&#039;s Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">Startup M&amp;A Readiness: How to Be Acquired or Acquire Without Regret<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">As startups scale, the question of acquisition, on either side of the table, becomes more than theoretical. In this session, Daniel Hoffman and Stephen Ranere will equip founders with a legal and strategic playbook for navigating M&amp;A, from due diligence checklists to deal structuring (asset vs. equity), negotiating critical terms, and sidestepping liability pitfalls. Learn how to retain top talent, manage post-deal integration, and approach the process with clarity and control. Whether you&#8217;re buying or being bought, this is your roadmap to a smoother, smarter transaction.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__datetime\" datetime=\"2025-07-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>July 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14M8 2a6 6 0 1 0 0 12A6 6 0 0 0 8 2\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M10.295 11 7.5 8.205V3.5h1v4.29l2.5 2.505z\"\/><\/svg>13:55PM &#8211; 14:25PM America\/New_York\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__room\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M12 13.5A3.75 3.75 0 1 1 12 6a3.75 3.75 0 0 1 0 7.5m0-6a2.25 2.25 0 1 0 0 4.5 2.25 2.25 0 0 0 0-4.5\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"m12 22.5-6.327-7.462-.261-.338A8.17 8.17 0 0 1 3.75 9.75a8.25 8.25 0 1 1 16.5 0 8.16 8.16 0 0 1-1.661 4.948l-.001.002s-.225.296-.259.335zm-5.391-8.704c.002 0 .176.231.215.28L12 20.182l5.183-6.113c.032-.04.208-.273.209-.274A6.68 6.68 0 0 0 18.75 9.75a6.75 6.75 0 0 0-13.5 0 6.68 6.68 0 0 0 1.359 4.046\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRoundtable 2\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__sponsor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPresented by<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"239\" src=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LathamTECH-with-Latham-logo-black.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LathamTECH-with-Latham-logo-black.png 800w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LathamTECH-with-Latham-logo-black.png?resize=150,45 150w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LathamTECH-with-Latham-logo-black.png?resize=300,90 300w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LathamTECH-with-Latham-logo-black.png?resize=768,229 768w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LathamTECH-with-Latham-logo-black.png?resize=680,203 680w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LathamTECH-with-Latham-logo-black.png?resize=430,128 430w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LathamTECH-with-Latham-logo-black.png?resize=720,215 720w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LathamTECH-with-Latham-logo-black.png?resize=668,200 668w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LathamTECH-with-Latham-logo-black.png?resize=708,212 708w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LathamTECH-with-Latham-logo-black.png?resize=50,15 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker splide__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-top js-speaker-top\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image__img\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-25-at-12.04.53\u202fPM-1.png?w=668\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSpencer Ricks Avatar\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-name\">Spencer Ricks<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPartner, Latham &amp; Watkins LLP\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-socials js-speaker-socials\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/spencerricks\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-social\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M20 20v-6.371a3.92 3.92 0 0 0-3.919-3.919c-1.022 0-2.212.625-2.789 1.563V9.938H9.938V20h3.354v-5.926c0-.926.746-1.683 1.671-1.683a1.683 1.683 0 0 1 1.683 1.683V20zM6.032 8.051a2.02 2.02 0 0 0 2.02-2.02A2.026 2.026 0 0 0 6.031 4 2.03 2.03 0 0 0 4 6.032c0 1.118.914 2.02 2.032 2.02ZM7.702 20V9.938h-3.33V20z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Linkedin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSpencer B. Ricks is a partner at Latham &amp; Watkins, where he focuses his practice in advising entrepreneurs, start-ups, and emerging companies across the technology, life sciences, and clean energy sectors. With a comprehensive approach, Spencer guides companies through their entire corporate life cycle, from early-stage formation and strategy to venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, and public offerings. His practice extends to mature companies, where he facilitates strategic investments and commercial collaborations. Beyond his professional achievements, Spencer is deeply committed to community service, offering pro bono representation to asylum petitioners, U visa applicants, and survivors of domestic violence. His leadership roles include serving as Massachusetts Chair of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society and contributing to the Boston Bar Association\u2019s Private Equity &amp; Venture Capital Committee. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons event-speakers-modal__speaker-view-bio is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--32\"><a data-ctaText=\"View Bio\" data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/spencer-ricks\/\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/spencer-ricks\/\" aria-label=\"View bio of Spencer Ricks\">View Bio<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions__title\">Spencer&#039;s Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">Navigating Legal Landmines: Essential Legal Considerations for Startups<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">Founders face a cascade of legal decisions from day one, each with lasting impact on their company\u2019s future. In this session, Spencer Ricks and Naomi Smith will lay out a clear legal roadmap from formation through growth, covering everything from choosing the right business structure to protecting IP, structuring founder equity, and navigating employment law. We&#8217;ll also break down what to expect during fundraising due diligence and how to approach your first investment dollars, whether via SAFEs, convertible notes, or priced rounds. Walk away with practical insights to build on a solid legal foundation.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__datetime\" datetime=\"2025-07-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>July 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14M8 2a6 6 0 1 0 0 12A6 6 0 0 0 8 2\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M10.295 11 7.5 8.205V3.5h1v4.29l2.5 2.505z\"\/><\/svg>10:00AM &#8211; 10:30AM America\/New_York\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__room\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M12 13.5A3.75 3.75 0 1 1 12 6a3.75 3.75 0 0 1 0 7.5m0-6a2.25 2.25 0 1 0 0 4.5 2.25 2.25 0 0 0 0-4.5\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"m12 22.5-6.327-7.462-.261-.338A8.17 8.17 0 0 1 3.75 9.75a8.25 8.25 0 1 1 16.5 0 8.16 8.16 0 0 1-1.661 4.948l-.001.002s-.225.296-.259.335zm-5.391-8.704c.002 0 .176.231.215.28L12 20.182l5.183-6.113c.032-.04.208-.273.209-.274A6.68 6.68 0 0 0 18.75 9.75a6.75 6.75 0 0 0-13.5 0 6.68 6.68 0 0 0 1.359 4.046\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRoundtable 2\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__sponsor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPresented by<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"239\" src=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LathamTECH-with-Latham-logo-black.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LathamTECH-with-Latham-logo-black.png 800w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LathamTECH-with-Latham-logo-black.png?resize=150,45 150w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LathamTECH-with-Latham-logo-black.png?resize=300,90 300w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LathamTECH-with-Latham-logo-black.png?resize=768,229 768w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LathamTECH-with-Latham-logo-black.png?resize=680,203 680w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LathamTECH-with-Latham-logo-black.png?resize=430,128 430w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LathamTECH-with-Latham-logo-black.png?resize=720,215 720w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LathamTECH-with-Latham-logo-black.png?resize=668,200 668w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LathamTECH-with-Latham-logo-black.png?resize=708,212 708w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LathamTECH-with-Latham-logo-black.png?resize=50,15 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker splide__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-top js-speaker-top\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image__img\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2020_DHR_Headshot_Square.jpg?w=668\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDavid H. Rosmarin Avatar\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-name\">David H. Rosmarin<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAssociate Professor, Harvard Medical School\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-socials js-speaker-socials\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/x.com\/dhrosmarin\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-social\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.414 4.188a.68.68 0 0 1 .038.99l-5.775 5.965 6.172 7.73a.68.68 0 0 1 .076.736.73.73 0 0 1-.654.391h-3.885a.74.74 0 0 1-.578-.274l-4.266-5.343-5.22 5.394a.75.75 0 0 1-1.03.035.68.68 0 0 1-.037-.99l5.387-5.565-6.491-8.13a.68.68 0 0 1-.076-.736A.73.73 0 0 1 3.73 4h3.885a.74.74 0 0 1 .578.274l4.586 5.743 5.607-5.794a.75.75 0 0 1 1.03-.035Zm-8.185 8.756a.7.7 0 0 0-.112-.14L5.207 5.4h2.048l10.539 13.198h-2.049l-4.516-5.655Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Twitter<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dhrosmarin\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-social\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M20 20v-6.371a3.92 3.92 0 0 0-3.919-3.919c-1.022 0-2.212.625-2.789 1.563V9.938H9.938V20h3.354v-5.926c0-.926.746-1.683 1.671-1.683a1.683 1.683 0 0 1 1.683 1.683V20zM6.032 8.051a2.02 2.02 0 0 0 2.02-2.02A2.026 2.026 0 0 0 6.031 4 2.03 2.03 0 0 0 4 6.032c0 1.118.914 2.02 2.032 2.02ZM7.702 20V9.938h-3.33V20z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Linkedin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDr. David H. Rosmarin is a clinical psychologist, professor at Harvard Medical School, and founder of the Center for Anxiety, which has served over 10,000 patients since 2011. He is also the author of Thriving with Anxiety, a bestselling book that redefines anxiety as a potential asset rather than a flaw. Through years of research and clinical work with high performers including startup founders, C-suite executives, and leading investors, Dr. Rosmarin has developed a practical framework for turning anxiety into a catalyst for innovation, resilience, and meaningful leadership. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Good Morning America, and TED.com.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons event-speakers-modal__speaker-view-bio is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--33\"><a data-ctaText=\"View Bio\" data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/david-h-rosmarin\/\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/david-h-rosmarin\/\" aria-label=\"View bio of David H. Rosmarin\">View Bio<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions__title\">David H.&#039;s Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">Thriving with Anxiety: How Startup Founders Can Turn Fear, Pressure, and Self-Doubt into Their Greatest Advantage<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">Anxiety is often seen as the enemy of startup success\u2014but what if it\u2019s actually a hidden asset? In this roundtable, Dr. David H. Rosmarin, Harvard Medical School psychologist and author of Thriving with Anxiety, will guide founders through practical tools to transform fear, pressure, and self-doubt into clarity, focus, and drive. Learn how to work with anxiety\u2014not against it\u2014to make sharper decisions, lead with authenticity, and avoid burnout. Expect an open, stigma-free conversation with actionable takeaways you can apply immediately to your startup journey.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__datetime\" datetime=\"2025-07-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>July 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14M8 2a6 6 0 1 0 0 12A6 6 0 0 0 8 2\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M10.295 11 7.5 8.205V3.5h1v4.29l2.5 2.505z\"\/><\/svg>14:35PM &#8211; 15:05PM America\/New_York\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__room\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M12 13.5A3.75 3.75 0 1 1 12 6a3.75 3.75 0 0 1 0 7.5m0-6a2.25 2.25 0 1 0 0 4.5 2.25 2.25 0 0 0 0-4.5\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"m12 22.5-6.327-7.462-.261-.338A8.17 8.17 0 0 1 3.75 9.75a8.25 8.25 0 1 1 16.5 0 8.16 8.16 0 0 1-1.661 4.948l-.001.002s-.225.296-.259.335zm-5.391-8.704c.002 0 .176.231.215.28L12 20.182l5.183-6.113c.032-.04.208-.273.209-.274A6.68 6.68 0 0 0 18.75 9.75a6.75 6.75 0 0 0-13.5 0 6.68 6.68 0 0 0 1.359 4.046\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRoundtable 1\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker splide__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-top js-speaker-top\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image__img\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Jahanvi-Sardana.png?w=668\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJahanvi Sardana Avatar\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-name\">Jahanvi Sardana<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPartner, Index Ventures\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-socials js-speaker-socials\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jahanvi-sardana-4519a19a\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-social\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M20 20v-6.371a3.92 3.92 0 0 0-3.919-3.919c-1.022 0-2.212.625-2.789 1.563V9.938H9.938V20h3.354v-5.926c0-.926.746-1.683 1.671-1.683a1.683 1.683 0 0 1 1.683 1.683V20zM6.032 8.051a2.02 2.02 0 0 0 2.02-2.02A2.026 2.026 0 0 0 6.031 4 2.03 2.03 0 0 0 4 6.032c0 1.118.914 2.02 2.032 2.02ZM7.702 20V9.938h-3.33V20z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Linkedin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJahanvi is a B2B investor focusing on cybersecurity, enterprise software, and fintech, from seed to pre-IPO stages. She is particularly excited to work with founders that display an immense amount of grit. Grit is the differentiating factor, that intangible essence, that sets high achievers apart; it&#8217;s the blend of passion, perseverance, and stamina to turn dreams into reality. \r\n\r\nPrior to Index, Jahanvi worked at Stripes, a growth equity firm in New York where she invested in cybersecurity, fintech, and application SaaS companies. Before that, she began her career in private equity at Aquiline Capital Partners. \r\n\r\nShe holds a B.S. in Finance and Business Analytics from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons event-speakers-modal__speaker-view-bio is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--34\"><a data-ctaText=\"View Bio\" data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/jahanvi-sardana\/\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/jahanvi-sardana\/\" aria-label=\"View bio of Jahanvi Sardana\">View Bio<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions__title\">Jahanvi&#039;s Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">The TAM Myth: How the Best Startups Reshape Markets<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">This session will dive into critical elements of assessing Total Addressable Market (TAM). Jahanvi Sardana, partner at Index Ventures, will explore how the best startups don&#8217;t just size markets &#8211; they create them. Through case studies from high-growth companies like Datadog, Adyen, Wiz, Shopify, and Airbnb she will examine how they identified emerging trends, removed friction, and expanded their TAM beyond initial expectations. A must-attend for founders looking to build companies that define the future of their industries.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__datetime\" datetime=\"2025-07-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>July 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14M8 2a6 6 0 1 0 0 12A6 6 0 0 0 8 2\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M10.295 11 7.5 8.205V3.5h1v4.29l2.5 2.505z\"\/><\/svg>13:10PM &#8211; 13:45PM America\/New_York\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__room\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M12 13.5A3.75 3.75 0 1 1 12 6a3.75 3.75 0 0 1 0 7.5m0-6a2.25 2.25 0 1 0 0 4.5 2.25 2.25 0 0 0 0-4.5\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"m12 22.5-6.327-7.462-.261-.338A8.17 8.17 0 0 1 3.75 9.75a8.25 8.25 0 1 1 16.5 0 8.16 8.16 0 0 1-1.661 4.948l-.001.002s-.225.296-.259.335zm-5.391-8.704c.002 0 .176.231.215.28L12 20.182l5.183-6.113c.032-.04.208-.273.209-.274A6.68 6.68 0 0 0 18.75 9.75a6.75 6.75 0 0 0-13.5 0 6.68 6.68 0 0 0 1.359 4.046\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFoundation Stage\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker splide__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-top js-speaker-top\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image__img\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Naomi-Smith-Latham.jpeg?w=668\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNaomi Smith Avatar\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-name\">Naomi Smith<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCounsel, Latham &amp; Watkins LLP\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-socials js-speaker-socials\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/latham-&#038;-watkins\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-social\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M20 20v-6.371a3.92 3.92 0 0 0-3.919-3.919c-1.022 0-2.212.625-2.789 1.563V9.938H9.938V20h3.354v-5.926c0-.926.746-1.683 1.671-1.683a1.683 1.683 0 0 1 1.683 1.683V20zM6.032 8.051a2.02 2.02 0 0 0 2.02-2.02A2.026 2.026 0 0 0 6.031 4 2.03 2.03 0 0 0 4 6.032c0 1.118.914 2.02 2.032 2.02ZM7.702 20V9.938h-3.33V20z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Linkedin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNaomi Smith is a counsel at Latham &amp; Watkins, specializing in representing life sciences and technology startups, as well as venture capital investors, through strategic transactions. Her pragmatic approach ensures clients receive comprehensive advice on company formation, governance, venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, and exit strategies. Naomi\u2019s expertise spans the technology, healthcare, and life sciences industries, where she advises leading venture capital firms. Prior to joining Latham, she supported public company clients with Exchange Act filings and corporate governance matters. Naomi is actively involved in Latham\u2019s recruiting, mentoring, and training programs, serving on the firm\u2019s Associates Committee. Her commitment to pro bono work includes assisting with asylum cases, reflecting her dedication to both professional excellence and community service.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons event-speakers-modal__speaker-view-bio is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--35\"><a data-ctaText=\"View Bio\" data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/naomi-smith\/\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/naomi-smith\/\" aria-label=\"View bio of Naomi Smith\">View Bio<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions__title\">Naomi&#039;s Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">Navigating Legal Landmines: Essential Legal Considerations for Startups<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">Founders face a cascade of legal decisions from day one, each with lasting impact on their company\u2019s future. In this session, Spencer Ricks and Naomi Smith will lay out a clear legal roadmap from formation through growth, covering everything from choosing the right business structure to protecting IP, structuring founder equity, and navigating employment law. We&#8217;ll also break down what to expect during fundraising due diligence and how to approach your first investment dollars, whether via SAFEs, convertible notes, or priced rounds. Walk away with practical insights to build on a solid legal foundation.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__datetime\" datetime=\"2025-07-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>July 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14M8 2a6 6 0 1 0 0 12A6 6 0 0 0 8 2\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M10.295 11 7.5 8.205V3.5h1v4.29l2.5 2.505z\"\/><\/svg>10:00AM &#8211; 10:30AM America\/New_York\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__room\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M12 13.5A3.75 3.75 0 1 1 12 6a3.75 3.75 0 0 1 0 7.5m0-6a2.25 2.25 0 1 0 0 4.5 2.25 2.25 0 0 0 0-4.5\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"m12 22.5-6.327-7.462-.261-.338A8.17 8.17 0 0 1 3.75 9.75a8.25 8.25 0 1 1 16.5 0 8.16 8.16 0 0 1-1.661 4.948l-.001.002s-.225.296-.259.335zm-5.391-8.704c.002 0 .176.231.215.28L12 20.182l5.183-6.113c.032-.04.208-.273.209-.274A6.68 6.68 0 0 0 18.75 9.75a6.75 6.75 0 0 0-13.5 0 6.68 6.68 0 0 0 1.359 4.046\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRoundtable 2\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__sponsor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPresented by<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"239\" src=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LathamTECH-with-Latham-logo-black.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LathamTECH-with-Latham-logo-black.png 800w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LathamTECH-with-Latham-logo-black.png?resize=150,45 150w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LathamTECH-with-Latham-logo-black.png?resize=300,90 300w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LathamTECH-with-Latham-logo-black.png?resize=768,229 768w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LathamTECH-with-Latham-logo-black.png?resize=680,203 680w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LathamTECH-with-Latham-logo-black.png?resize=430,128 430w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LathamTECH-with-Latham-logo-black.png?resize=720,215 720w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LathamTECH-with-Latham-logo-black.png?resize=668,200 668w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LathamTECH-with-Latham-logo-black.png?resize=708,212 708w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LathamTECH-with-Latham-logo-black.png?resize=50,15 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker splide__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-top js-speaker-top\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image__img\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DL20250425-229-1.jpeg?w=668\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDarrell West Avatar\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-name\">Darrell West<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCo-Founder &amp; CFO, DepositLink Inc.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-socials js-speaker-socials\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DarrellWest2363\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-social\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.414 4.188a.68.68 0 0 1 .038.99l-5.775 5.965 6.172 7.73a.68.68 0 0 1 .076.736.73.73 0 0 1-.654.391h-3.885a.74.74 0 0 1-.578-.274l-4.266-5.343-5.22 5.394a.75.75 0 0 1-1.03.035.68.68 0 0 1-.037-.99l5.387-5.565-6.491-8.13a.68.68 0 0 1-.076-.736A.73.73 0 0 1 3.73 4h3.885a.74.74 0 0 1 .578.274l4.586 5.743 5.607-5.794a.75.75 0 0 1 1.03-.035Zm-8.185 8.756a.7.7 0 0 0-.112-.14L5.207 5.4h2.048l10.539 13.198h-2.049l-4.516-5.655Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Twitter<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/darrell-west-55622526\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-social\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M20 20v-6.371a3.92 3.92 0 0 0-3.919-3.919c-1.022 0-2.212.625-2.789 1.563V9.938H9.938V20h3.354v-5.926c0-.926.746-1.683 1.671-1.683a1.683 1.683 0 0 1 1.683 1.683V20zM6.032 8.051a2.02 2.02 0 0 0 2.02-2.02A2.026 2.026 0 0 0 6.031 4 2.03 2.03 0 0 0 4 6.032c0 1.118.914 2.02 2.032 2.02ZM7.702 20V9.938h-3.33V20z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Linkedin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDarrell West has over 40 years of combined experience working in accounting, finance, and private equity.  As Co-Founder &amp; CFO of DepositLink, Darrell oversees accounting, financial reporting, compliance and capital raising for the company.\r\n\r\nPrior to co-founding DepositLink, Darrell was as an auditor for Coppers &amp; Lybrand where he qualified as a CPA in New York State, worked on Wall Street for Goldman Sachs in their Municipal Finance Department, and lived in South Africa for 15 years working in private equity and making investments in companies throughout sub-Saharan Africa.\r\n\r\nDarrell is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School and received his MBA from Harvard Business School. He currently resides in Milton, Massachusetts with his wife and two children. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons event-speakers-modal__speaker-view-bio is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--36\"><a data-ctaText=\"View Bio\" data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/darrell-west\/\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/darrell-west\/\" aria-label=\"View bio of Darrell West\">View Bio<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions__title\">Darrell&#039;s Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">Preparing to Raise: Cap Table Best Practices to Help You Close Fast<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">So, you\u2019re preparing to raise money to fuel your startup. How confident are you that your cap table and data room are squeaky clean? This question should be top of mind for most founders because a messy data room may drag out your raise and could cost you tens of thousands in legal expenses. This session will cover the best practices to help you close easily and efficiently. We\u2019ll equip you with insights from the legal perspective, the investor perspective, and the founder perspective. Founders will leave this session, armed with tangible, actionable resources.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__datetime\" datetime=\"2025-07-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>July 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14M8 2a6 6 0 1 0 0 12A6 6 0 0 0 8 2\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M10.295 11 7.5 8.205V3.5h1v4.29l2.5 2.505z\"\/><\/svg>10:50AM &#8211; 11:25AM America\/New_York\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__room\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M12 13.5A3.75 3.75 0 1 1 12 6a3.75 3.75 0 0 1 0 7.5m0-6a2.25 2.25 0 1 0 0 4.5 2.25 2.25 0 0 0 0-4.5\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"m12 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668w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=708,63 708w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=50,4 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker splide__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-top js-speaker-top\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image__img\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lynne-photo.jpg?w=622\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLynne Zagami Avatar\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-name\">Lynne Zagami<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVP Customer Success, Fidelity Private Shares\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul 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class=\"screen-reader-text\">Linkedin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLynne Zagami is the Vice President &#8211; Customer Success, Private Markets in the Fidelity Private Shares group at Fidelity Investments. She supports companies using our proprietary equity management platform that helps startups manage their cap tables, prepare for and execute rounds of funding, and more. She leads the client service team, which includes customer success managers and support professionals. Previously, she created the role of Director of Client Engagement at Gesmer Updegrove, a boutique law firm focused on startups, and spent several years as a practicing corporate attorney for emerging companies and institutional investors. \r\n\r\nLynne served as Director of Community Engagement at SheStarts, an organization supporting women founders in Boston, and has coached teams in the Babson WIN Lab, an accelerator for women-run companies. She often speaks about gender issues in startup fundraising, including a TEDx talk, \u201cWe Can Make Things Better for Women Founders. Here\u2019s How.\u201d Lynne also spent five years on the Smith College Alumnae Association Board of Directors. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons event-speakers-modal__speaker-view-bio is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--37\"><a data-ctaText=\"View Bio\" data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/lynne-zagami\/\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/lynne-zagami\/\" aria-label=\"View bio of Lynne Zagami\">View Bio<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions__title\">Lynne&#039;s Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">Preparing to Raise: Cap Table Best Practices to Help You Close Fast<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">So, you\u2019re preparing to raise money to fuel your startup. How confident are you that your cap table and data room are squeaky clean? This question should be top of mind for most founders because a messy data room may drag out your raise and could cost you tens of thousands in legal expenses. This session will cover the best practices to help you close easily and efficiently. We\u2019ll equip you with insights from the legal perspective, the investor perspective, and the founder perspective. Founders will leave this session, armed with tangible, actionable resources.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__datetime\" datetime=\"2025-07-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>July 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14M8 2a6 6 0 1 0 0 12A6 6 0 0 0 8 2\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M10.295 11 7.5 8.205V3.5h1v4.29l2.5 2.505z\"\/><\/svg>10:50AM &#8211; 11:25AM America\/New_York\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__room\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M12 13.5A3.75 3.75 0 1 1 12 6a3.75 3.75 0 0 1 0 7.5m0-6a2.25 2.25 0 1 0 0 4.5 2.25 2.25 0 0 0 0-4.5\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"m12 22.5-6.327-7.462-.261-.338A8.17 8.17 0 0 1 3.75 9.75a8.25 8.25 0 1 1 16.5 0 8.16 8.16 0 0 1-1.661 4.948l-.001.002s-.225.296-.259.335zm-5.391-8.704c.002 0 .176.231.215.28L12 20.182l5.183-6.113c.032-.04.208-.273.209-.274A6.68 6.68 0 0 0 18.75 9.75a6.75 6.75 0 0 0-13.5 0 6.68 6.68 0 0 0 1.359 4.046\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFoundation Stage\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__sponsor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPresented by<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png 1218w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=150,13 150w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=300,27 300w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=768,69 768w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=680,61 680w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=1200,107 1200w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=430,38 430w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=720,64 720w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=900,81 900w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=800,72 800w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=668,60 668w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=708,63 708w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=50,4 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker splide__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-top js-speaker-top\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-image__img\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Headshot-Fullsize.jpg?w=648\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDerek Fieldhouse Avatar\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-name\">Derek Fieldhouse<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCustomer Success Manager, Fidelity Private Shares\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDerek Fieldhouse is a Customer Success Manager for Fidelity Private Shares. Focusing on ensuring companies have an accurate cap table, are prepared for a fundraise, and are correctly set up on the platform, Derek works with clients across every sector and size. Previously, Derek worked with municipal governments on their bond sales and helped build investor relations programs to attract and engage new investors. He has lived in Boston since graduating from Tufts University with a B.S. in Cognitive and Brain Science.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons event-speakers-modal__speaker-view-bio is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--38\"><a data-ctaText=\"View Bio\" data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/derek-fieldhouse\/\" data-event=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/derek-fieldhouse\/\" aria-label=\"View bio of Derek Fieldhouse\">View Bio<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-sessions__title\">Derek&#039;s Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__title\">Founders &amp; Counsel: Reducing Friction, Increasing Efficiency<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-speakers-modal__speaker-single-session__description\">For early-stage startups, legal counsel is essential, but often expensive, slow, and hard to navigate. This roundtable opens up a candid conversation about how founders work with their lawyers during financing rounds and beyond. What do they ask for help with? What do they avoid, and why? 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https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=150,13 150w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=300,27 300w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=768,69 768w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=680,61 680w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=1200,107 1200w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=430,38 430w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=720,64 720w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=900,81 900w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=800,72 800w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=668,60 668w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=708,63 708w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FPS_LogoName_black.png?resize=50,4 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/template>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/events\/techcrunch-all-stage-2025\/speakers\/\">Get to know the rest of our speakers.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-latest-techcrunch-all-stage-2025-news\">Latest TechCrunch All Stage 2025 news<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3096021 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-artificial-intelligence category-apps tag-marketing tag-animation tag-canva tag-affinity\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-techcrunch-card wp-block-null\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"loop-card loop-card--post-type-post loop-card--default loop-card--horizontal loop-card--wide loop-card--force-storyline-aspect-ratio\">\n\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"loop-card__figure\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"562\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GettyImages-1258807457.jpg?w=562\" class=\"attachment-card-block-16x9 size-card-block-16x9 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Canva logo on bag sitting on a table.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GettyImages-1258807457.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GettyImages-1258807457.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GettyImages-1258807457.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GettyImages-1258807457.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GettyImages-1258807457.jpg?resize=680,454 680w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GettyImages-1258807457.jpg?resize=430,287 430w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GettyImages-1258807457.jpg?resize=720,480 720w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GettyImages-1258807457.jpg?resize=900,600 900w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GettyImages-1258807457.jpg?resize=800,534 800w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GettyImages-1258807457.jpg?resize=668,446 668w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GettyImages-1258807457.jpg?resize=562,375 562w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GettyImages-1258807457.jpg?resize=925,617 925w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GettyImages-1258807457.jpg?resize=708,472 708w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GettyImages-1258807457.jpg?resize=50,33 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 562px) 100vw, 562px\" \/>\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"loop-card__content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"loop-card__cat-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/category\/apps\/\" data-event=\"recirculation\" data-module=\"Query\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/category\/apps\/\" class=\"loop-card__cat\">Apps<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"loop-card__title\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2026\/02\/23\/canva-acquires-startups-working-on-animation-and-marketing\/\" data-event=\"recirculation\" data-module=\"Query\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2026\/02\/23\/canva-acquires-startups-working-on-animation-and-marketing\/\" class=\"loop-card__title-link\">Canva acquires startups working on animation and marketing<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"loop-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"loop-card__meta-item loop-card__author-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/ivan-mehta\/\" data-event=\"recirculation\" data-module=\"Query\" class=\"loop-card__author\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/author\/ivan-mehta\/\">Ivan Mehta<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2026-02-23T23:39:27-08:00\" class=\"loop-card__meta-item loop-card__time wp-block-tc23-post-time-ago\">\n\t2 hours ago<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3095724 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-fintech category-startups tag-exclusive tag-paypal tag-paypal-ventures tag-stripe tag-xflow tc_region-india\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-techcrunch-card wp-block-null\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"loop-card loop-card--post-type-post loop-card--default loop-card--horizontal loop-card--wide loop-card--force-storyline-aspect-ratio\">\n\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"loop-card__figure\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"563\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/xflow-founders-anand-balaji-ashwin-bhatnagar-abhijit-chandrasekaran.jpg?w=563\" class=\"attachment-card-block-16x9 size-card-block-16x9 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Xflow founders Anand Balaji, Ashwin Bhatnagar and Abhijit Chandrasekaran\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/xflow-founders-anand-balaji-ashwin-bhatnagar-abhijit-chandrasekaran.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/xflow-founders-anand-balaji-ashwin-bhatnagar-abhijit-chandrasekaran.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/xflow-founders-anand-balaji-ashwin-bhatnagar-abhijit-chandrasekaran.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/xflow-founders-anand-balaji-ashwin-bhatnagar-abhijit-chandrasekaran.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/xflow-founders-anand-balaji-ashwin-bhatnagar-abhijit-chandrasekaran.jpg?resize=680,453 680w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/xflow-founders-anand-balaji-ashwin-bhatnagar-abhijit-chandrasekaran.jpg?resize=1200,800 1200w, 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https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/StrictlyVC-2026-featured-lockup-whiteback_e5b631.png?resize=720,569 720w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/StrictlyVC-2026-featured-lockup-whiteback_e5b631.png?resize=900,711 900w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/StrictlyVC-2026-featured-lockup-whiteback_e5b631.png?resize=800,632 800w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/StrictlyVC-2026-featured-lockup-whiteback_e5b631.png?resize=668,528 668w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/StrictlyVC-2026-featured-lockup-whiteback_e5b631.png?resize=475,375 475w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/StrictlyVC-2026-featured-lockup-whiteback_e5b631.png?resize=781,617 781w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/StrictlyVC-2026-featured-lockup-whiteback_e5b631.png?resize=672,531 672w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/StrictlyVC-2026-featured-lockup-whiteback_e5b631.png?resize=50,40 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/>\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"loop-card__content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"loop-card__title\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/events\/strictlyvc-2026-events\/\" data-event=\"recirculation\" data-module=\"Query\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/events\/strictlyvc-2026-events\/\" class=\"loop-card__title-link\">StrictlyVC 2026 Events<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"loop-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"loop-card__meta-item loop-card__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\tJanuary 1 &#8211; December 31, 2026\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"loop-card__event-extras\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"btn wp-block-button \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/events\/strictlyvc-2026-events#h-join-the-waitlist\" data-event=\"recirculation\" data-module=\"Query\" class=\"btn__link force-small wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/events\/strictlyvc-2026-events#h-join-the-waitlist\">Waitlist Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"loop-card__event-spots\">Be the first to know when StrictlyVC events go live<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3077908 tc_event type-tc_event status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-startups category-tc\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-techcrunch-card wp-block-null\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"loop-card loop-card--post-type-tc_event loop-card--default loop-card--horizontal loop-card--wide loop-card--force-storyline-aspect-ratio\">\n\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"loop-card__figure\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16x9_GeneralArticleImageHeader_FS26_V2.png?w=668\" class=\"attachment-card-block-16x9 size-card-block-16x9 wp-post-image\" alt=\"TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026, June 9, 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16x9_GeneralArticleImageHeader_FS26_V2.png 1920w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16x9_GeneralArticleImageHeader_FS26_V2.png?resize=150,84 150w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16x9_GeneralArticleImageHeader_FS26_V2.png?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16x9_GeneralArticleImageHeader_FS26_V2.png?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16x9_GeneralArticleImageHeader_FS26_V2.png?resize=680,383 680w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16x9_GeneralArticleImageHeader_FS26_V2.png?resize=1200,675 1200w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16x9_GeneralArticleImageHeader_FS26_V2.png?resize=1280,720 1280w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16x9_GeneralArticleImageHeader_FS26_V2.png?resize=430,242 430w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16x9_GeneralArticleImageHeader_FS26_V2.png?resize=720,405 720w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16x9_GeneralArticleImageHeader_FS26_V2.png?resize=900,506 900w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16x9_GeneralArticleImageHeader_FS26_V2.png?resize=800,450 800w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16x9_GeneralArticleImageHeader_FS26_V2.png?resize=1536,864 1536w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16x9_GeneralArticleImageHeader_FS26_V2.png?resize=668,375 668w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16x9_GeneralArticleImageHeader_FS26_V2.png?resize=1097,617 1097w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16x9_GeneralArticleImageHeader_FS26_V2.png?resize=708,398 708w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16x9_GeneralArticleImageHeader_FS26_V2.png?resize=50,28 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/>\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"loop-card__content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"loop-card__title\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/events\/techcrunch-founder-summit-2026\/\" data-event=\"recirculation\" data-module=\"Query\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/events\/techcrunch-founder-summit-2026\/\" class=\"loop-card__title-link\">TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"loop-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"loop-card__meta-item loop-card__location\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M12 13.5A3.75 3.75 0 1 1 12 6a3.75 3.75 0 0 1 0 7.5m0-6a2.25 2.25 0 1 0 0 4.5 2.25 2.25 0 0 0 0-4.5\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"m12 22.5-6.327-7.462-.261-.338A8.17 8.17 0 0 1 3.75 9.75a8.25 8.25 0 1 1 16.5 0 8.16 8.16 0 0 1-1.661 4.948l-.001.002s-.225.296-.259.335zm-5.391-8.704c.002 0 .176.231.215.28L12 20.182l5.183-6.113c.032-.04.208-.273.209-.274A6.68 6.68 0 0 0 18.75 9.75a6.75 6.75 0 0 0-13.5 0 6.68 6.68 0 0 0 1.359 4.046\"\/><\/svg> Boston, Massachusetts\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"loop-card__meta-item loop-card__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\tJune 9, 2026\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"loop-card__event-extras\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"btn wp-block-button \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/events\/techcrunch-founder-summit-2026\/tickets\/\" data-event=\"recirculation\" data-module=\"Query\" class=\"btn__link force-small wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/events\/techcrunch-founder-summit-2026\/tickets\/\">Register Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"btn wp-block-button is-style-outline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/events\/techcrunch-founder-summit-2026\/exhibit\/\" data-event=\"recirculation\" data-module=\"Query\" class=\"btn__link force-small wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/events\/techcrunch-founder-summit-2026\/exhibit\/\">Exhibit Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"loop-card__event-spots\">Save up to $300 with Super Early Bird rates<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3062392 tc_event type-tc_event status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-techcrunch-card wp-block-null\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"loop-card loop-card--post-type-tc_event loop-card--default loop-card--horizontal loop-card--wide loop-card--force-storyline-aspect-ratio\">\n\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"loop-card__figure\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/TC26_Disrupt_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080.png?w=668\" class=\"attachment-card-block-16x9 size-card-block-16x9 wp-post-image\" alt=\"TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, October 13-15\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/TC26_Disrupt_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080.png 1920w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/TC26_Disrupt_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080.png?resize=150,84 150w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/TC26_Disrupt_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080.png?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/TC26_Disrupt_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080.png?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/TC26_Disrupt_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080.png?resize=680,383 680w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/TC26_Disrupt_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080.png?resize=1200,675 1200w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/TC26_Disrupt_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080.png?resize=1280,720 1280w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/TC26_Disrupt_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080.png?resize=430,242 430w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/TC26_Disrupt_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080.png?resize=720,405 720w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/TC26_Disrupt_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080.png?resize=900,506 900w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/TC26_Disrupt_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080.png?resize=800,450 800w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/TC26_Disrupt_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080.png?resize=1536,864 1536w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/TC26_Disrupt_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080.png?resize=668,375 668w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/TC26_Disrupt_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080.png?resize=1097,617 1097w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/TC26_Disrupt_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080.png?resize=708,398 708w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/TC26_Disrupt_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080.png?resize=50,28 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/>\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"loop-card__content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"loop-card__title\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/events\/tc-disrupt-2026\/\" data-event=\"recirculation\" data-module=\"Query\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/events\/tc-disrupt-2026\/\" class=\"loop-card__title-link\">TechCrunch Disrupt 2026<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"loop-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"loop-card__meta-item loop-card__location\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M12 13.5A3.75 3.75 0 1 1 12 6a3.75 3.75 0 0 1 0 7.5m0-6a2.25 2.25 0 1 0 0 4.5 2.25 2.25 0 0 0 0-4.5\"\/><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"m12 22.5-6.327-7.462-.261-.338A8.17 8.17 0 0 1 3.75 9.75a8.25 8.25 0 1 1 16.5 0 8.16 8.16 0 0 1-1.661 4.948l-.001.002s-.225.296-.259.335zm-5.391-8.704c.002 0 .176.231.215.28L12 20.182l5.183-6.113c.032-.04.208-.273.209-.274A6.68 6.68 0 0 0 18.75 9.75a6.75 6.75 0 0 0-13.5 0 6.68 6.68 0 0 0 1.359 4.046\"\/><\/svg> San Francisco, CA\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"loop-card__meta-item loop-card__date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"var(--c-svg, currentColor)\" d=\"M19.5 3h-3V1.5H15V3H9V1.5H7.5V3h-3C3.675 3 3 3.675 3 4.5v15c0 .825.675 1.5 1.5 1.5h15c.825 0 1.5-.675 1.5-1.5v-15c0-.825-.675-1.5-1.5-1.5m0 16.5h-15V9h15zm0-12h-15v-3h3V6H9V4.5h6V6h1.5V4.5h3z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\tOctober 13 &#8211; 15, 2026\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"loop-card__event-extras\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"btn wp-block-button \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a data-destinationLink=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/events\/tc-disrupt-2026\/tickets\" data-event=\"recirculation\" data-module=\"Query\" class=\"btn__link 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