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Demystifying Fundraising: A Boot Camp for Women Entrepreneurs

Presented by Women@Austin and The Riveter

November 18-21 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Women@Austin is partnering with The Riveter on this multi-day intensive, where an intimate group of women entrepreneurs will come together to learn the nuts and bolts of fundraising from subject-matter experts and serial entrepreneurs in a judgement-free space. 

Thank you to our sponsor Silicon Valley Bank for making this event possible.

The 4-part program includes:

Day 1: Setting the Stage: Funding Vocabulary & Alternative Types of Investment

Develop confidence and mastery of the vocabulary and basic investment vehicles and concepts. Hear first-hand from founders and investors, then walk through which type of investment is ideal for your business.

Day 2: Investor Algebra for Founders: Understanding Equity & Control at Different Stages of Growth

Take a deep dive into term sheets and how equity stakes at different stages of growth impact founder ownership and control over your company.

Day 3: Negotiations and Pitching: Preparing Founders Before They Present to Investors

Master the art of turning prevention questions into promotion answers and perfect your pitch in a safe environment. 

Day 4: Mini-Demo Day + Closing Reception 

Showcase your work at this VIP, invite-only reception with prominent investors and accelerators from the Central Texas area.

Featuring: 

• Ashley Rossi, Vice President, Silicon Valley Bank
• Cassandra Cuellar, Attorney, Shearman and Sterling 
• Claire England, Lead Investor & Venture Partner, Portfolia Fund and Former Executive Director, Central Texas Angel Network (CTAN)
• Jan Ryan, Serial Entrepreneur & Executive Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, UT Austin
• Jean Anne Booth, CEO, UnaliWear
• Monica Landers, CEO, StoryFit
• Paul O'Brien, CEO, MediaTech Ventures 
• Shubhi Rao, CFO, Dosh

FAQ

• Who is this boot camp for? Early-stage founders who are either currently fundraising, or looking to fundraise in the near future.
• Is there an application process? No, but there is limited capacity so we recommend you purchase your ticket early. 
• What if I can only attend one or two days? To ensure you get the most out of your experience, we require you to attend all four days.
• Will there be food? Yes! Dinner will be served each night.
• What should I bring? A notebook, laptop and any relevant business materials such as financial statements, a pitch deck, etc. (please note everything will be kept completely confidential).
• Still have questions? Email us at info@womenataustin.com.

Thank You To Our Sponsor!