You’ve built the technology. You’ve refined the pitch. You’ve talked to investors. And you’re still hearing some version of “not yet.”
In this interactive 90-minute workshop, we’ll look beyond the pitch deck to understand what investors are actually trying to determine before they invest.
You’ll step into the investor’s shoes, explore the questions you would need answered before writing a $100,000–$250,000 check, and discover how those questions reveal the assumptions, risks, and evidence gaps that shape an investment decision.
Together, we’ll use a simple framework to move from opportunity → assumptions → evidence → company capability → increasing investability.
Designed for pre-revenue and early-stage founders preparing to raise their first investment, particularly technical founders who have built promising technology but are still building the company around it.
Through peer discussion, an investment committee exercise, and a live case clinic, you’ll identify the assumptions that matter most, distinguish meaningful evidence from activity, and connect evidence gaps to the capabilities your company needs to strengthen.
You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of what may be holding back investor confidence, a practical way to prioritize what to test and build next, and one concrete action to increase your company’s investability.
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