With the VC landscape shifting dramatically over the past year, our panelists will dissect how to navigate and pivot amidst these changes. Discover what it takes to become a VC-funded company—from the critical milestones VCs look for to the distinct expectations for pre-seed versus seed rounds. Gain exclusive insights into VC portfolio strategies and the behind-the-scenes realities as a VC-backed founder. Our founder panelist will reveal how fundraising strategies and outlooks evolve, sharing hard-earned lessons from the frontlines of capital pursuit.
Whether you’re a curious member of the community, a founder seeking funding, an investor shaping the next unicorn or an entrepreneur hunting for knowledge, join us!
Panelists: Tasso von Windheim - Associate at Buff Gold Ventures. Tasso is a former founder and former PhD Scientist. David Mandell - Co-Founder & Managing Director at Massive. David is an experienced founder/operator and current VC investor. Tyler Evans - Co-Founder & CEO at Mana Battery. Tyler is the current CEO of Mana and former Co-Founder and CTO of SiLion which was acquired by Tesla in 2018.
