Circuit Launch Masterclass Series: Raising Capital 101 with Professor PK
Gearing up to raise your first round of capital or looking to demystify the Silicon Valley fundraising machine? Join us for an exclusive Masterclass led by Professor PK.
Agenda:
6:00 - 6:30 PM : check-in, networking
6:30 - 7:30 PM: Masterclass with Q&A to follow
7:30 - 7:45 PM: Facility Tour
7:45 - reasonable closing time: networking
This intensive workshop goes beyond the basic pitch deck. We will dive into the mechanics of valuation, the psychology of investor relationships, and the hard truths about why deals fall apart. From proving Founder-Market Fit to navigating the transition from Pre-Seed Angels to Late-Stage VCs, you will leave with a strategic roadmap for funding your startup's growth.
What You Will Learn
The Mechanics of the Pitch & Financials
Structuring the Ask: Defining your Use of Funds and building a bulletproof Data Room.
Market Dynamics: Sizing the opportunity, market making, and market moving.
Valuation: Navigating the book-building process and understanding ROI/ROE expectations.
Growth Math: Calculating baseline Go-To-Market (GTM) costs, proving traction, and funding actual "hockey stick" growth.
The Human Element (Where Things Go Wrong)
Founder Psychology: Avoiding "Baby Emperor Syndrome," entitlement, and over-assertiveness.
First Impressions: How to avoid fumbling the intro and the crucial first investor meeting.
The Likeability Factor: Why brilliant ideas aren't investible without the right person behind them.
Power Dynamics: Navigating the investor "Man in the High Castle" mentality and proving true Founder-Market Fit.
Building Investor Relationships
The Silicon Valley Formula: Balancing the Business, Technical, and Behavioral skills required for success.
The Funding Lifecycle: Tailoring your approach for Angel Investors (Pre-Seed), Early VCs (Seed), and Late-Stage VCs (Series A-E).
Momentum: Leveraging capital and connections, and mastering the art of meaningful follow-up.
About the Speaker
Professor PK brings deep expertise in the Silicon Valley ecosystem, venture capital, and startup growth. Connect with Professor PK on LinkedIn.
About the Host
Circuit Launch is the premier community and facility for hardware, robotics, and deep tech startups to build, learn, and scale.