Tactics and Tools for getting funded in todays environment with Julie Sandler

Sep 20, 12:30 – 2:30 AM (UTC)

Seattle

400 Dexter Ave N ste 100, 400 Dexter Avenue North, Seattle, 98109

Join us for a Fireside Chat with Julie Sandler from Pioneer Square Labs on "Tactics and Tips for Getting Funded in Today's Environment." Julie will share expert advice on navigating the evolving venture landscape, offering actionable insights for founders to secure funding. Whether you're starting out or scaling, this session is packed with strategies to help you stand out to investors.

In-person event
Fireside Chat

About this event

Join us for a Startup Grind Fireside Chat with the amazing Julie Sandler from Pioneer Square Labs, as she dishes out expert advice on "Tactics and Tips for Getting Funded in Today’s Environment." If you’ve ever wondered why venture capital feels like dating in the 2020s—confusing, unpredictable, and full of buzzwords—then this event is for you! Julie will help you decode the complex world of securing capital with practical tips, insider strategies, and maybe even a few venture capital horror stories to keep it real.

Register Here:  https://www.startupgrind.com/e/mj6kp9/

Here’s what we’ll cover (besides the basics of ‘how to impress investors without resorting to buzzwords like AI or pivoting’):

  1. Understanding Today’s Funding Landscape: A crash course on the current state of venture capital—who’s got the money, who’s writing checks, and how to charm them without sending too many emails.
  2. Crafting a Compelling Pitch: Learn how to build a pitch deck that investors will actually remember—no more generic hockey stick graphs and empty buzzwords!
  3. Navigating Due Diligence: Think of it as the investor version of a background check, only with more spreadsheets. Julie will show you how to prep like a pro.
  4. Leveraging Strategic Partnerships: When you can’t do it all yourself, find a partner. Or ten. Julie will cover how to find partners that add value, not just another LinkedIn connection.
  5. Funding Alternatives: From grants to angel investors, discover alternative paths to funding your startup that don’t involve mortgaging your soul.


Event Details

September 19th at 5:30 PM

The Collective

400 Dexter Ave N ste 100, Seattle, WA 98109

  • Who Should Attend? Founders, entrepreneurs, anyone with a side hustle, and those just looking for some expert advice (or validation that they’re on the right track).
  • Food & Beverage: No one does their best thinking on an empty stomach! Enjoy light bites and beverages to keep your entrepreneurial spirit fueled. Come for the wisdom, stay for the snacks.
  • So, grab your notepad and get ready for an evening of insights, laughs, and maybe a little networking that doesn’t feel awkward. 

Reserve your spot now and prepare to leave with new ideas, connections, and possibly a renewed faith in your funding future!

Check out what happened

Speaker

  • Julie Sandler

    Pioneer Square Labs

    Managing Director

Moderator

  • Robert Green

    Startup Grind

    Chapter Director

When

When

Friday, September 20, 2024
12:30 AM – 2:30 AM (UTC)

Agenda

Networking, Food and Drink
Fireside Chat
Finish Up

Organizers

  • Robert Green

    Startup Grind

    Chapter Director

  • Shawn McGaff

    OblongPixel

    Co Director

  • Eduardo Altamirano

    Assistant to the Director

  • Julie Zhu

    Mentor

  • Mike Grabham

    Esidarap inc

    Advisor

  • Rob Ricciardellli

    Co-Director

Global sponsors

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Notion

Builder logo

Builder

Strategic

Escalon logo

Escalon

Tango logo

Tango

Partner

The Collective logo

The Collective

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