Startup Grind is the world’s largest community of startups, founders, innovators and creators. We help startups get the education and opportunities they need to build, grow, and scale their companies.
Learn fundraising essentials from angel investor David S. Rose. This in-person event covers bootstrapping, grants, angel/VC funding, pitches, valuation, and more. Ideal for early-stage startup founders seeking capital.
What You'll Learn:
- The critical distinction between small independent businesses and scalable high-growth startups—and why it matters for your funding strategy.
- How to navigate the fundraising landscape, from bootstrapping and grants (like SBIR/STTR) to angel investors and venture capitalists.
- The essential elements of a compelling pitch that resonates with investors. 👈
- How to understand and approach valuation, term sheets, and finding a lead investor.
- Practical advice on building traction and demonstrating your company's potential.
- How to understand, and navigate the different types of funding instruments, such as convertible notes, and safes.
- How to build a fundraising sales funnel. 👈
- Insight into the angel investor mind set.
Who Should Attend:
- Early-stage startup founders seeking funding.
- Entrepreneurs looking to understand the fundraising process.
- Anyone interested in learning from a seasoned angel investor.
You'll also meet dozens of other high-performing entrepreneurs who are creating their next big thing. Seriously, it's some of the best founder networking in the city.
🍸 TICKET INCLUDES DINNER AND DRINKS
Getting a ticket guarantees admission. No waitlisting.
Speaker:David S. Rose, Founder, New York Angels ($5.64M ARR): David S. Rose is an Inc. 500 CEO, serial entrepreneur, and early-stage investor who has founded or funded over 100 companies. Described by Forbes as "New York's Archangel" and by Red Herring magazine as the "patriarch of Silicon Alley", he is the New York Times best-selling author of both Angel Investing and The Startup Checklist. David is the Founder and Chairman Emeritus of New York Angels, Founder and Executive Chairman of startup platform Gust, and Founding Track Chair for Finance, Entrepreneurship, & Economics of Singularity University. He is currently Chairman and CEO of the US Real Estate Market and chairs both AI pioneer Thinkable AI and BookitNGo, a new venture applying AI and blockchain technology to the hospitality industry.
Fundraising 101: Master the Art of Early-Stage Capital
Speaker
David S. R.
Founder
$5.6M ARR
New York Angels
Tue, Jun 24, 05:30 PM - 09:00 PM (EDT)
To be shared on approval (New York)
50 attendees
Startup Grind is the world’s largest community of startups, founders, innovators and creators. We help startups get the education and opportunities they need to build, grow, and scale their companies.
Learn fundraising essentials from angel investor David S. Rose. This in-person event covers bootstrapping, grants, angel/VC funding, pitches, valuation, and more. Ideal for early-stage startup founders seeking capital.
What You'll Learn:
Who Should Attend:
You'll also meet dozens of other high-performing entrepreneurs who are creating their next big thing. Seriously, it's some of the best founder networking in the city.
🍸 TICKET INCLUDES DINNER AND DRINKS
Getting a ticket guarantees admission. No waitlisting.
David S. Rose, Founder, New York Angels ($5.64M ARR): David S. Rose is an Inc. 500 CEO, serial entrepreneur, and early-stage investor who has founded or funded over 100 companies. Described by Forbes as "New York's Archangel" and by Red Herring magazine as the "patriarch of Silicon Alley", he is the New York Times best-selling author of both Angel Investing and The Startup Checklist. David is the Founder and Chairman Emeritus of New York Angels, Founder and Executive Chairman of startup platform Gust, and Founding Track Chair for Finance, Entrepreneurship, & Economics of Singularity University. He is currently Chairman and CEO of the US Real Estate Market and chairs both AI pioneer Thinkable AI and BookitNGo, a new venture applying AI and blockchain technology to the hospitality industry.
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