Techstars Foundercon 2020
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Raising Your Series A Virtually: Lessons Learned from COVID Roadshows
Fundraising your Series A round is hard, requires prep and benchmarking of the market, and COVID can make it even more tricky. In this panel, we will be sharing practical tips from alumni having closed their Series A during COVID.
The Art of the Pivot
Everyone knows the adage that "all startups pivot," but how do you navigate it? How do you know when the time is right? What's the right way to pull it off? How do pivots play out? Hear about pivoting from Techstars founders who have successfully done it before.
Icebreaker Networking - Hosted by John Hill
Grab a coffee or drink of choice and join us for some fun catching up with the legend, John Hill, and the Techstars network! We'll be using Icebreaker, where you can meet other founders directly and share conversation topics.
When you're ready, join us here: https://icebreaker.video/events/XMnyI5KvdxbyQmQJqb76
Building Your Company Remote First
How do you build a company with remote employees from the very beginning? We'll talk with four Techstars Anywhere founders at different stages who are doing just that. We will discuss hiring, onboarding, culture, processes, challenges and benefits. If you've recently gone remote or are considering making the move to remote join us for this panel discussion.
Techstars Chapters Presents: Navigating the Techstars Network
Get the inside scoop from Techstars Chapters about staying connected, getting support, and growing your network.
Icebreaker Networking - Hosted by Andrea Perdomo
Join on Icebreaker
Grab a drink of choice and join us for some fun catching up with the awesome Andrea Perdomo and the Techstars network! We'll be using Icebreaker, where you can meet other founders directly and share conversation topics.
When you're ready, join us here: https://icebreaker.video/events/Qi1qPNSgpzZhcHlUVFUm
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Raising Capital in Uncertain Times
Given the current pandemic and looming recession, what have been some of the best approaches to raising capital during volatile times? Hear from Techstars founders on what's working right now.
Startup Mergers & Acquisitions
Are you thinking about an exit in the next 12-24 months? Perhaps you want to create more strategic opportunities for your business and options for the future. Through a conversation that will cover standard strategic deal workflows and stories from founders who have successfully navigated an exit, learn how to prepare, where to begin, and what to avoid.
Icebreaker Networking - Hosted by Ramzy Ismail
Join on Icebreaker
Grab a coffee or drink of choice and join us for some fun catching up with the one and only Ramzy Ismail and the Techstars network! We'll be using Icebreaker, where you can meet other founders directly and share conversation topics.
When you're ready, join us here: https://icebreaker.video/events/kGKwn3deAidaC1ElilZy
Icebreaker Networking - Hosted by Gregg Cochran
Grab a drink of choice and join us for some fun catching up with everyone's favorite network star, Gregg Cochran, and the Techstars network! We'll be using Icebreaker, where you can meet other founders directly and share conversation topics.
When you're ready, join us here: https://icebreaker.video/events/qr5fgQi6EpRkDOsQIymw
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