TechCrunch All Stage I/O Boston will take place on July 15 at the SoWa Power Station in Boston. This invite-only event will connect senior leaders in the venture capital community. We’re looking forward to an amazing event! You’ll be inspired by an incredible slate of speakers, like Charles Hudson of Precursor Ventures, Cathy Gao of Sapphire Ventures, Jahanvi Sardana of Index Ventures and many more. Participants will be immersed in a multi-modal mix of dynamic and thought-provoking sessions. These sessions will deep dive into funding strategies, growth-stage scaling and the real-world applications of artificial intelligence.
The event promises to provide invaluable insights into the intricacies of venture capital and startup growth. Now, each one of these speakers are going to dive deep on some pretty essential topics weighing on entrepreneurs right now. Charles Hudson will discuss what venture capitalists evaluate during the pre-seed funding stage, offering essential knowledge for startups seeking early investment. Cathy Gao will immerse us in the challenges of raising a Series C round. She’ll have to chart a course through the difficult, under-developed waters of growth-stage capital.
Engaging Discussions and Competitions
TechCrunch All Stage is going to be much more than just keynote presentations. It will feature roundtable discussions that address the difficult realities of entrepreneurship and venture funding. These sessions are designed to promote frank discussion between us and the startup ecosystem about what it takes to raise capital and deploy it at scale. Participants will have the unique opportunity to engage directly with industry and thought leaders, receiving valuable insights from their firsthand experiences.
One of the event’s major attractions is a new, live, “So You Think You Can Pitch” competition. Chosen startups will have the opportunity to pitch their business concepts to a panel of investors. It’s this special format that pushes experienced venture capitalists to give their unfiltered sentiments. Through this process, entrepreneurs get insightful feedback to strengthen their pitches and improve their business models.
Networking Opportunities Beyond the Main Event
TechCrunch All Stage is more than just pitch decks. It includes dynamic side events all across Boston, opening the door for more engagement and creative conversation after the sun goes down. These convenings provide participants an informal space to explore connections. This welcoming atmosphere encourages connection between attendees that can lead to future collaboration. We hope participants will go into the experience looking to maximize these opportunities to network with their peers and with potential investors.
Other notable speakers at the event include Ellen Chisa from Boldstart Ventures, Tiffany Luck from NEA, Jennifer Neundorfer from January Ventures, Chris Gardner from Underscore VC, and Mo Jomaa from CapitalG. Each of these five individuals has extensive experience in venture capital. They will help us dive deep into complex, sometimes messy ideas with a diverse set of voices sprinkled throughout the day.
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