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Expert Insights for Entrepreneurs at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024

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If you’re gearing up to raise your Series A funding, I’ve got a great recommendation for you. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, there’s an amazing session called “What You Need to Raise a Series A Today.” This session is designed to equip seed-stage founders with the insights and strategies needed to succeed in today’s competitive market.

Insights from Top Investors

This session will bring together some of the industry’s most experienced investors who will share what they and their firms are looking for in their next Series A deals.

Why Attend?

Attendees of this session will gain unparalleled insights from industry veterans, learning what investors are currently seeking and how to position their startups for success. From understanding the key metrics and milestones that matter to investors, to crafting a compelling narrative that highlights their startup’s unique value proposition, founders will take away the knowledge and confidence needed to secure their Series A funding.

Meet the Series A Mavens

Renata Quintini

Renata Quintini is the co-founder and managing director of Renegade Partners. With 15 years of experience, she has invested in teams that are driving technological advancements and transforming the future. Before co-founding Renegade Partners, Renata was a partner at Lux Capital, focusing on early-stage deep tech investments.

What You’ll Learn from Renata:

  • How to attract and secure investments from top-tier venture capitalists.
  • The key characteristics and milestones investors look for in deep tech startups.
  • Strategies to effectively communicate your startup’s vision and potential to investors.
  • Insights into future trends in technology and how to position your startup to capitalize on them.

Corinne Riley

Corinne Riley is a partner at Greylock. She excels in collaborating with early-stage founders developing innovative data and AI products. Corinne has worked with companies such as Adept, Baseten, Braintrust, Common Room, Opal, and WarpStream.

What You’ll Learn from Corinne:

  • The critical metrics and growth indicators that investors in the AI and data space prioritize.
  • Best practices for building a robust infrastructure for data and AI products.
  • How to scale AI solutions from prototype to production.
  • The importance of market fit and user adoption in the early stages of AI product development.

Elizabeth Yin

Elizabeth Yin is the co-founder and general partner at Hustle Fund. Her extensive experience includes pre-seed investing and managing seed-stage investments at 500 Startups, where she also ran an accelerator program. Elizabeth co-founded and successfully exited the adtech company LaunchBit, giving her a comprehensive view of the entrepreneurial journey.

What You’ll Learn from Elizabeth:

  • Effective strategies for early-stage fundraising and navigating the pre-seed to Series A journey.
  • How to run a successful accelerator program and what investors look for in these early stages.
  • Tips on building a strong founding team and creating a scalable business model.
  • The do’s and don’ts of growing and exiting a startup based on her firsthand experiences.

TechCrunch Disrupt is where you’ll find innovation for every stage of your startup journey. Whether you’re a budding founder with a revolutionary idea, a seasoned startup looking to scale, or an investor seeking the next big thing, TechCrunch Disrupt offers unparalleled resources, connections, and expert insights to propel your venture forward. More than 10,000 startup leaders will be attending this year’s event on October 28-30 in San Francisco. Don’t miss out on this invaluable opportunity!

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