/ About this event
The biggest venture quarter ever recorded just happened. $300B deployed. 81% of it into AI. And yet most early-stage founders raising right now are still getting passed on in the first meeting.
This isn't a panel about how to build a better slide deck. It's a conversation about the gap between what founders think investors want to hear and what actually drives an investment decision.
We're bringing together investors and founders who've been on both sides of that conversation to break down: — What kills a deal in the first 5 minutes (and why founders rarely see it coming) — How the Q1 2026 AI funding explosion is changing what "investable" looks like at Pre-Seed through Series B — The specific patterns that separate founders who close rounds from founders who get "great meeting, we'll circle back"
This is a small-format fireside designed for honest conversation, not polished talking points. 100 seats. Founders raising now and investors actively deploying.
This event is a part of #LATechWeek, a week of events hosted by the top founders, funds, and companies to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
