Fundraising in Times of AI

Join us for a candid, high-signal Female Founder Roundtable focused on the real (and often messy) realities of building and fundraising of a startup.

Women-led startups receive just 2–3% of venture capital funding despite consistently outperforming on capital efficiency and returns. They generate more than 2x the revenue per dollar invested yet raise significantly less capital, with smaller checks and fewer opportunities.

And at the earliest stage, when there’s no traction to rely on, access, credibility, and investor trust become the hardest barriers to break.

This is where most founders get stuck.  

Join us for a real, unfiltered (and slightly unhinged-in-a-good-way) conversation on what it actually takes to raise capital in the current market when you're building with limited proof, limited access, and no room for wasted time.

We are bringing together women founders from first-time to repeat entrepreneurs who are navigating or have recently raised funding, sharing real insights on how they moved from idea to investment.

The candid conversation will explore:

• How to understand what investors actually look for at the earliest stage
• How to access the right networks and get in front of investors
• How to find the right investor fit and avoid wasting time on the wrong ones
• How to build credibility and craft a story that earns investor trust early
• How to use AI tools to identify the right investors, craft outreach, and refine your pitch
• How to fundraise without losing momentum on building your company
• How to navigate bias, uncertainty, and high-stakes decision-making

Expect practical advice, honest experiences, and actionable strategies not just on how to raise capital, but how to do it efficiently, strategically, and without burning out your business in the process. We’ll also unpack the biggest fundraising mistakes founders make and what they’d do differently if they were starting again.

Designed for aspiring and early-stage founders, operators, and investors, this special edition offers a transparent, behind-the-scenes look at how funding actually happens and how more women can successfully raise, build, and lead from day one. 

This event is open to all genders. 

Limited Capacity 
Seats are limited to keep conversations meaningful.