Demystifying Fundraising: A Boot Camp for Women Entrepreneurs

Presented by Women@Austin and Capital Factory

February 24 - 27 | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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

Thank you to our sponsors Shearman & Sterling and Silicon Valley Bank for making this event possible.

The 4-part program includes:

Day 1: Setting the Stage: Fundraising Fundamentals and Intro to Storytelling

Develop confidence in the landscape, vocabulary and basic investment vehicles and concepts. Hear from founders first-hand on what makes a compelling pitch and how to tell a story that investors will listen to.

Day 2: Negotiations and Pitching: Preparing Founders Before They Meet With Investors

Hear from experienced founders about what type of questions to expect from investors, and how to answer them, followed by interactive “mock investor meetings” with real investors asking questions about your business.

Day 3: Investor Algebra for Founders: Understanding Equity & Control at Different Stages of Growth

Experts will demystify the cap table, explain the mechanics of convertible securities and talk valuation in a way that’s easy-to-understand, plus you’ll get the founder’s perspective on what to look out for when negotiating control.

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.

Featured Speakers

• Ashley Rossi, Vice President, Silicon Valley Bank

• Cassandra Cuellar, Attorney, Shearman and Sterling

• Genevieve Gilbreath, Co-Founder & General Partner, Springdale Ventures

• Gordon Daugherty, President, Capital Factory

• Holly Tachovsky, Chief Innovation Officer, ISO

Featured Investors

• Ben Scott, Founding Partner, LiveOak Venture Partners

• Cat Dizon, Co-Founder & COO, Active Capital

• Chris Steiner, Growth Equity Investor, Tritium Partners

• Christy Cardenas, Managing Partner, Ecliptic Capital

• Craig Cummings, General Partner, Moonshots Capital

• Flavia de la Fuente, Senior Associate, BuildGroup

• Jason Fernandez, Managing Partner, Quake Capital

• Josh Rickel, Managing Partner, Notley

• Kerry Rupp, General Partner, True Wealth Ventures

• Marcus Stroud, Partner, TXV Partners

• Mellie Price, Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer, SoftMatch

• Russel Hinds, Managing Director, RSH Ventures

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.

• 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 Sponsors!