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upcoming sessions
Stop Blaming Geography: How to raise US capital as a Global founder
on march 18, 2026
pedro neira, ceo & founder at constructai
Understand strategies to access US funding as a global founder without relocatingLearn how to stand out to Silicon Valley investors and get noticedGain practical tips and anecdotes for fundraising from “investment deserts"Explore how to adopt a hustle mindset while staying authenticNavigate cultural and mindset differences between local and US investorsLearn how to follow through effectively on fundraising opportunities
recent sessions
Why I Bet on Repeat Founders, Not Industries
on march 11, 2026
nathan maton, managing director at basal capital
Understand why team-market fit can outperform sector-driven investingRecognize the traits that make repeat founders strong betsLearn how skill alignment with market needs drives outsized returnsGain insight into why persistence and maturity often matter more than hypeRethink the assumption that industry focus is the primary driver of investment success
How to Build Deep Tech When Nothing Is Easy: How to go from Lab to Pilot
on march 4, 2026
EUGENE ALVEY, CEO AT SWINERGY
Understand how to move deep tech from lab to commercial pilotLearn how to stay lean and deploy early capital wiselyKnow when to hire and why early team fit is criticalIdentify what makes a strong, committed pilot partnerExplore creative funding paths beyond traditional VCGain clarity on why hard tech is challenging and simultaneously worth building
ai can’t sell like humans
on february 25, 2026
taylor durland, managing partner at birch mountain ventures & global real estate advisor at the corcoran group
Understand why human skills like EQ, networks, and relationship-building still outperform AI in sales and client-facing rolesLearn how AI can enhance productivity by automating routine tasks without replacing the human touchGain insight into how industries with high judgment and subjectivity, like real estate, leverage human strengths for successExplore practical strategies for balancing technology with personal expertise to drive exceptional performanceRecognize the future potential and limitations of AI in augmenting, but not replacing, human-driven experiences
