Fundamentals For Startups: Panel- Beyond VC: the Non‑Dilutive Founder’s Path

​Cooley LLP is proud to sponsor this event.

​About the Lecture:

​Venture capital isn’t the only road to building a successful company- and for many founders, it’s not even the best one. Beyond VC: the Non‑Dilutive Founder’s Path brings together entrepreneurs who have grown and scaled their startups through alternative funding strategies that preserve ownership, autonomy, and long‑term vision.

​In this candid panel discussion, you’ll hear firsthand how founders leveraged tools like revenue‑based financing, grants, customer‑funded growth, strategic partnerships, and creative bootstrapping to build resilient, profitable businesses. They’ll share what worked, what didn’t, and the lessons they learned while forging their own path outside the traditional VC track.

​Speaker:

Speaker information coming soon!

​About Fundamentals for Startups:

Fundamentals for Startups is a weekly one-hour lecture series featuring notable experts who share startup-related information, experience, and insights with our entrepreneurial community. From raising capital to scaling to exit strategies, these seasoned guest speakers deliver valuable content designed to help startups and entrepreneurs thrive.

These lectures are open to the public and you do not have to be currently affiliated with the UW or a startup to join. Lunch is provided while supplies last. Advanced registration required. Please note, we are no longer livestreaming these sessions.

​Elevators and doors open at 11:30 AM and will close promptly at 12:30 PM. Don't be late!

We hope you can join us!