Todays the day! A Technology NewsRoom All Stage is illuminating Bostons SoWa Power Station at 7:30 a.m.
ET sharp.
The phases are set, the speakers are prepared, and the start-up neighborhood is collecting for one powerful day of insight, development, and momentum.In Boston and all set to scale your start-up quicker and more effectively? Theres still time to join the founders and investors driving development and building whats next.
Get a pass, dive into the conversations forming the future of start-up growth, and make the connections that move the needle.Dont miss out on a moment secure your ticket at the heart of todays startup action.Image Credits: Halo CreativeHeres whats in store for todayWeve got a powerhouse lineup of scaling and investing specialists all set to deliver hard-hitting insights to an audience that thrives on growth, plus intentional, high-impact networking happening all the time long.Check out the program for complete session details and check out the speaker page to be familiar with the experts behind the concepts.
Or better yet, join us in person today and experience everything firsthand.Two breakout stages.
Numerous insights to scale smarter.Foundation StageJust getting going on your start-up journey? The Foundation Stage is your launchpad, loaded with practical skills to assist you construct and grow from day one.All the Ways You Dont Realize VCs Are Evaluating Your Company at Pre-SeedCharles Hudson, Founder and Managing Partner, Precursor VenturesTechcrunch eventSan Francisco|October 27-29, 2025This topic is essential for pre-seed creators.
VCs frequently evaluate based on the group and idea.
A mismatched co-founder signals employing risk, and missteps in fundraising show a lack of preparation.
Do your homework.Preparing to Raise: Cap Table Best Practices to Help You Close FastLynne Zagami, Vice President, Customer Success, Fidelity Private Shares; John Andrews, CEO and Co-Founder, Cimulate.ai; Darrell West, Co-Founder and CFO, DepositLinkRaising funds? Make certain your cap table and data space are tidy to prevent delays and pricey legal fees.
This session provides finest practices and insights from legal, financier, and creator views.MVP in the Age of AI: When to Bot and When to NotChris Gardner, Partner, Underscore VCAI is altering how creators construct.
Learn how to use it to turbocharge your MVP without letting it take over.
Discover where AI shines, where people are essential, and how to prevent toaster copy.The TAM Myth: How the very best Startups Reshape MarketsJahanvi Sardana, Partner, Index VenturesLearn how leading start-ups like Datadog and Airbnb produced markets, not just sized them.
Jahanvi Sardana of Index Ventures breaks down how to grow TAM and spot patterns.
A should for future-shaping founders.Its not 2021 any longer.
Comprehending the 2025 VC landscape.Kristen Craft, Vice President, Business Partner Manager, Fidelity Private Shares; Samara Gordon, General Partner, Hyperplane; John Harthorne, Founder and Managing Director, Two Lanterns; Daniel Acheampong, General Partner, Visible Hands VCVC in 2025 favors tactical, high-impact offers.
Discover how midstage startups can adapt, use regional strengths, accept AI, and develop strong designs for development and effective exits.Crafting the Perfect VC Pitch: Luck Meets StrategyTiffany Luck, Partner, NEAJoin Tiffany Luck of NEA to learn how to pitch with clarity and impact.
Get expert pointers on what VCs value, how to avoid typical risks, and how to tell a story that wins funding.So You Think You Can Pitch?Watch three early-stage start-ups take the spotlight at So You Think You Can Pitch, providing four-minute pitches and getting real-time feedback from a panel of seasoned investors.Image Credits: Haje Kamps/ A Technology NewsRoomScale StageReady to level up? The Scale Stage provides growth-stage creators actionable insights to take their start-ups to the next level.Fundraising Mistakes That Will Kill Your Round, and How to Avoid ThemAlysaa Co, Principal, Bain Capital Ventures; Kamila Khasanova, Founder and CEO, On Top Strategy; Dr.
Richard Munassi, Managing Director, Tampa Bay WaveRaising funding as an early-stage start-up is difficult.
This session reveals key mistakes to prevent and provides actionable tips to assist creators optimize fundraising from pre-pitch to close for lasting success.The New Rules of Growth-Stage Fundraising: How to Win at Raising a Series C & & BeyondCathy Gao, Partner, Sapphire VenturesGrowth-stage fundraising is back, fueled by GenAI.
Cathy Gao of Sapphire Ventures shares what it takes to raise a strong Series C+ and how to stand apart in todays competitive VC landscape.The Operators Playbook for Building and Scaling Sustainable CompaniesJon McNeill, CEO and Co-Founder, DVx VenturesMost start-ups chase after product-market fit however miss scalable go-to-market plans, running the risk of failure.
Jon McNeill demonstrates how verifying both drives growth, profitability, and effect from day one.What to Think About Now If You Want to IPO SomedayMo Jomaa, Partner, CapitalGLearn how to develop for a public launching from Mo Jomaa of CapitalG.
Get insights on metrics growth financiers look for, from market to employing, with suggestions for IPO preparedness whether near or far.Interactive roundtables to exchange knowledge and spark growthImage Credits: Halo CreativeTech-Driven Fundraising: Making Financing Rounds Smarter, Faster, and Founder-FriendlyMatt Derda, Director, Private Market Product Marketer, Fidelity Private SharesRaising capital is disorderly for early-stage start-ups.
This roundtable shows how founders, financiers, and legal teams can utilize contemporary tech to streamline due diligence, information spaces, preparation, and post-close tasks.How to Successfully Build at the Inception StageEllen Chisa, Partner, BoldstartEllen Chisa of Boldstart shares crucial lessons for early startups: how to pick the best capital, run quickly experiments, and prevent typical mistakes to learn and grow quickly from day one.The 2025 VC Playbook: Where the Smart Money Is Going NextRob Biederman, Managing Partner, AsymmetricCapital PartnersRob Biederman of Asymmetric Capital Partners exposes 2025s VC trends, from hot sectors to deal shifts.
Learn what drives financial investments and how founders can line up with todays VC playbook.How Tech Is Leveling the Playing Field So Anyone Can Be an Investor, Not Just the WealthyBrandon Krieg, Co-CEO and Co-Founder, StashBrandon Krieg, CEO of Stash, shares how his platform assists 1.3 million users build lasting wealth with simple investing.
Hell talk about AI in financing coaching and fintechs focus on long-lasting effect over fast wins.Founders & & Counsel: Reducing Friction, Increasing EfficiencyDerek Fieldhouse, Customer Success Manager, Fidelity Private SharesEarly-stage start-ups deal with costly, sluggish legal counsel.
This roundtable explores how creators work with lawyers, what they avoid, and how tech can relieve partnership during funding and beyond.Thriving with Anxiety: How Startup Founders Can Turn Fear, Pressure, and Self-Doubt into Their Greatest AdvantageDavid H.
Rosmarin, Associate Professor, Harvard Medical SchoolAnxiety isnt the enemy of success.
Dr.
Rosmarin of Harvard shares how creators can turn fear and doubt into focus and drive, leading with authenticity while avoiding burnout.Navigating Legal Landmines: Essential Legal Considerations for StartupsSpencer Ricks, Partner, and Naomi Smith, Counsel, Latham & & WatkinsSpencer Ricks and Naomi Smith map the legal journey for creators from development to growth, IP, equity, employment, and fundraising.
Get useful tips to build a strong legal structure for your startup.Breakthrough or Burnout: Why Founders Get Stuck (and How to Fix It)Jason Kraus, Founder and CEO, and Christopher Dube, Chief Innovation Officer, Prepare 4 VCStartups fail not from bad concepts but founder battles.
Jason Kraus and Christopher Dube of Prepare 4 VC lead a roundtable on conquering decision tiredness, burnout, and more with genuine tools to restore clarity and drive.AI Transformation for Business Growth: A Practical Roadmap for CompaniesUmair Javed, CEO, tkxelThis roundtable checks out how Agentic AI includes cognition to workflows, increasing automation and effectiveness.
Discover practical actions to start, test, and scale AI, while sharing genuine experiences.
No buzz, simply clarity.Winning Capital in a Competitive Market: How to Fund Your AI-Native StartupRick Grinnell, Managing Partner, Glasswing VenturesThis roundtable covers AI-native start-ups pitching difficulties with financiers using old SaaS metrics and how to find financiers who truly understand and support AI-driven growth.Startup M&A Readiness: How to Be Acquired or Acquire Without RegretDan Hoffman, Partner, and Stephen Ranere, Partner, Latham & & WatkinsAs startups scale, M&A gets real.
Daniel Hoffman and Stephen Ranere share legal and tactical tips on due diligence, deal terms, combination, and skill retention for smoother, smarter acquisitions.From Fundraising to IPO: How to Build a PR & & Marketing Engine That Drives GrowthNikki Parker, EVP, Marketing and Communications, Insight PartnersPR and marketing are essential to winning investors, consumers, and skill.
Nikki Parker of Insight Partners shares must-have techniques to craft your story, develop your brand name, and drive genuine company impact.Building Team Intelligence: How Product-Led Innovation Transforms Collaborative Problem-SolvingJeff Chow, Chief Product and Technology Officer, MiroFounder and exec Jeff Chow shares how to construct inclusive, AI-powered tools that enhance group interaction.
Learn what to automate, what to keep human, and how to stabilize tech with real-world expertise.The scaling discussions do not stop at the phases they begin thereImage Credits: Halo CreativeThe breakout and roundtable sessions are simply the beginning.
The real magic happens in the Expo Hall, Networking Lounge, and on the Braindate app.
Whether youre troubleshooting an item, looking for pitch feedback from a VC, or wanting to get in touch with a mentor, todays the day to make it happen.Use Braindate to establish 1:1 or small-group conferences publish your own topic or sign up with one that talks to you, then satisfy in person at the Networking Lounge.And dont forget the Side Events occurring throughout Boston through July 17.
Hosted by fellow guests and sponsors, theyre created to keep the momentum going and the connections coming long after the centerpiece ends.Theres still time to sign up with todays ultimate creator conferenceIts not too late to join us at A Technology NewsRoom All Stage!Grab your ticket now and join us and the rest of the startup community at SoWa Power Station in Boston.
The occasion covers at 5:00 p.m.
ET, so do not miss your opportunity to sign up with the scaling discussions and entrust to practical, tactical advice.Image Credits: A Technology NewsRoom