From Pitch to Partnership: Inside the Seagate Space & New World Angels Deal

​Every great investment has a story. This is one of them.

​This session takes you inside a real deal — from first conversation to closed funding — between Seagate Space and New World Angels. No hypotheticals. No sanitized case studies. Just an honest look at what it actually takes to raise capital, build investor trust, and keep money moving in your own backyard.

​Hear directly from the people who lived it:

​Mike Anderson, Founder of Seagate Space, breaks down how he positioned his company as a compelling opportunity in a competitive landscape and what it really took to build the kind of trust that closes deals.

​Sam Guren of New World Angels shares what they saw in Seagate Space, how they evaluate startups right here in Tampa Bay, and why investing locally isn't just good for founders — it's good for the region.

​Ksenia Moskalenko of the Florida High Tech Corridor brings the broader ecosystem perspective on how capital, talent, and innovation intersect across the state.

​Moderated by Amit Agrawal.

​What you'll walk away with: — A behind-the-scenes look at a real founder-investor relationship — What angel investors actually look for when evaluating local startups — How to position your company and nail the ask — Why keeping capital close to home creates compounding impact for Tampa Bay

​Ideal for founders preparing to raise, angel investors, and anyone who believes in the power of investing in your own backyard.

​This is more than a deal recap. It's a masterclass in the art of the ask — and what happens when the right founder meets the right investor in the right city.