Breaking the Bottleneck | Founder-VC Closed Door
Event Description
March to May is often the most active fundraising window startups. Are you still facing challenges securing capital? Do you understand why investors may be responding slowly or not at all? How can you breakthrough this phase and move forward? Would you value candid, VC feedback and guidance directly addressed to your company?
Join Alex Marquez, Global Head of Experian Ventures, to uncover the underlying decision logic VCs use to reject companies and how to sharpen your strategy before your next engagement.
The Value
Strategic Clarity: Gain a professional investor’s lens to highlight your company’s true value.
The "Real" Why: Move past surface-level feedback to understand the core logic investors applies to you company.
Instant Diagnosis: Leverage Alex’s 20+ years of experience to identify your company's critical flaws quickly.
Broad Expertise: Actionable intelligence on scaling startups and navigating complex investment landscapes.
About the VC
Alex Marquez leads Experian Ventures, overseeing global corporate venture strategy. With a background at Intel Capital and experience across multiple market cycles, he specializes in enterprise-grade products and real-world adoption.
Note: Alex joins us as a dedicated WeShine Advisor and Volunteer. WeShine is a non-profit organization; all proceeds from this event solely fund future efforts for the benefit of this incredible community
🌟 Seats are limited and confirmed upon registration and payment.
🌐 Organizers
About the Organizers
🌟 WeShine Entrepreneurship Organization
Bay Area–based nonprofit bringing together top entrepreneurs, investors, scientists, and business leaders. We facilitate investment opportunities, help businesses expand globally, and provide expert coaching. With 100+ pitch events & founder meetups hosted, our community truly lives by “We Shine Together.” WeShine Linkedin & WeShine Substack