A Technology NewsRoom Disrupt 2025 returns to Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27-29, bringing together more than 10,000 startup and VC leaders for a within take a look at where development is headed.
Amongst the must-attend sessions is a candid panel on the Builders Stage about among the most high-stakes moments in any founders journey: raising your very first round.From pitch to partnership: The genuine roadmap to seed fundingThis dynamic panel unites three seasoned financiers Maria Palma (Freestyle Capital), Gabby Cazeau (Harlem Capital), and Marlon Nichols (MaC Venture Capital) to unload the realities of early-stage fundraising.
From shaping an engaging pitch to picking the best capital partners, theyll share sincere, actionable insights to assist creators equate interest into investment.Maria Palma, basic partner at Freestyle Capital, brings deep operating and investing experience, with previous roles at Kindred Capital, RRE Ventures, and management positions at high-growth start-ups like Eyeview.
Shes backed companies such as Fung Money, Lightning Labs, and Payman, and holds an MBA from Harvard.Gabby Cazeau is a partner at Harlem Capital, buying pre-seed and seed startups across enterprise software application and applied AI.
She holds an MBA from Yale and a BS in chemical engineering.
Gabby has actually been included in Business Insider, CNBC, and Crains 40 Under 40, and serves on the VC Council of Startup: NYC.Marlon Nichols, co-founder and handling basic partner of MaC Venture Capital, leads one of North Americas leading seed-stage firms with over $600 million AUM (possessions under management).
A multiple-time honoree on Business Insiders Seed 100 and PitchBooks list of top Black VCs, Marlon has helped scale industry-shaping companies like Blavity, Thrive Market, and MongoDB.What to expect on the Builders StageThis isnt your typical endeavor panel.
Anticipate sharp insights on how to cut through the noise, structure your raise, and build relationships that last beyond a term sheet.
Whether youre gearing up for your preliminary or recommending a creator who is, this is the session you do not wish to miss.Catch Palma, Cazeau, Nichols, and 250+ tech heavyweights throughout the 6 industry-specific phases, along with in breakouts and roundtables, live at A Technology NewsRoom Disrupt 2025, at Moscone West in San Francisco.
Register now and lock in up to $675 in savings before ticket rates increase!