Open to Public.
About the event: Generic fundraising advice rarely works if you don't fit a specific founder profile. That is especially true in today's market. Advice like "running a tight process", "warming up your network", "creating FOMO", etc. is basically a catch-22 (Ex: how do you create FOMO when there is zero interest to begin with?). This kind of advice is irrelevant and not helpful to many founders.
Join QEDC and FirstGen for an evening conversation with early stage VCs, who are also firstgen, as we discuss what investors need to see to have the conviction to invest and real examples of how founders got an investment from them.
Agenda for the event:
6 - 6:40pm: Registration and mingling
6:40 - 6:50pm: Welcome & intro to panelists
6:50 - 7:30pm: Facilitated conversation
7:30 - 7:50pm: Open Q&A
7:50 - 8:50: Networking and drinks
You can also enjoy our complimentary food and drink!
Our Panelists
Joanne Lin - Partner, NTT VC. NTT VC is an independent venture capital firm formed in collaboration with NTT that invests broadly in technology startups of all stages and sectors, with an emphasis on the future of enterprise, digital health and innovations powered by AI, machine learning and data.
Antonio Osio, General Partner, ANIMO Ventures. ANIMO Ventures is a seed stage focused fund that leads pre-seed and seed rounds across the US.
Ashley Aydin - Principal, VamosVentures. VamosVentures is an LA-based VC fund that invests in Latinx and diverse teams solving real problems through scalable, tech-driven companies with an emphasis on health & wellness, future of work, fintech and sustainability.
Matias Barbero - Principal, FJ Labs. FJ Labs is a stage-agnostic investment firm that focuses on marketplaces and consumer-facing startups.
Mat Kaliski - Principal, Acronym Venture Capital. Acronym invests in Late Seed and Series A rounds of B2B software and omni-channel consumer brands.
Following the panel, you'll have the chance to connect with other founders, investors and supporters in both Queens Tech and FirstGen community. Whether you are just starting out or are already well on your way, we hope you'll join us for the evening.
This event is held by Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC), in partnership with FirstGen.